[Ernie Grospitch]

Hello,

I just recently joined the ABS as an Associate so this is my first Forum topic.

I make my knives using stock removal

I also make Knifemaker logos that can be etched into your knife.

Here is a link to my Tip page on my Website.

Blue Lightnin Tips

Shortly I will be adding to my new web page on etching your logo into Damascus steel. I hope to add to your technique that you are now using.

Ernie

[ABS Webmaster]

Ernie

Welcome to the American Bladesmith Society and the ABS Forum! Thank you for posting the Tip page from your website which has many useful tips and techniques.

I am looking forward to the release of your technique for etching a touch mark or logo on Damascus steel.

[Lin Rhea]

Ernie,
I'd also like to hear your thoughts on etching makers marks in damascus. When you get it posted, please let us know. Lin

[Ernie Grospitch]

Hi Lin,

I'm running tests on what I propose and so far it's working good. This is not totally new but I hope I can add to the method/system.

I hope it will...aid...in the logo etching Damascus

I just today touched on logo etching a SS knife and sand blasting it for blade texture/finish. Looked good.

If all goes well I'll have it posted on my Web Site next week. It may rock the world....or maybe my tiny, tiny one :-)

Ernie

[BrionTomberlin]

Hello Ernie and welcome. Like Lin I am interested in the damascus name etching. I am always up for a better way. Keep us informed on your results.
Brion

[Ernie Grospitch]

Hello,

I just added electrolyte to my Damascus web page.


My link
Ernie

[Ernie Grospitch]

Hello,

I just finshed this WebPage. I hope it helps etching your logo into Damascus and other steel. Also, if you sandblast your finished knife for texture the steps will work good.

This link is to my main web page. Click on the link to go to the Damascus page. Any comments feel free to email me or post it

Damascus etching your logo

Ernie

[Jeremy Lindley]

Sorry, Ernie-for some reason I can't open that link... Course I'm a bit computer stupid, so let me know if I need to change a setting or something .


Jeremy

[Ernie Grospitch]

Jeremy,

Thank you for the reply. I left out a period after WWW in the link. It works now

Ernie

[Ernie Grospitch]

Hi,

I just this past weekend took the finished sample Damascus to the "Gator" Knife Show and the idea was judged by visiting Knifmakers. Some were shocked about how it stood out others did not understand the process.

I'm passing this on. I was asked by a Knifemaker if I had soldered a Shield to the Damascus and etched the logo on afterwards. That pushed me to noticed that the shield was raised because it did not get etched when you are etching the entire blade. I got back to the Shop and measured it and it was .001/.002" higher. Here is my WOW...looks good. This is something you can do if you want your logo to stand out and catch a Customer's eye. You can feel the height with your fingernail providing you got one...mine are filed/sanded down a bit

Page link below.


Ernie

[ABS Webmaster]

Ernie:

The touchmark or logo created on Damascus steel by your new stencil looks great. I have the photo that you sent to me displayed below.

 Damascus Stencil.jpg (36.93K)
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[Ernie Grospitch]

Hello,

On the above logo I decided to add a Damascus background. The results are on the bottom right of my Damascus etch page. It helps the Logo blend in with the blade. You can pick how deep it is by repeating the last etch step. Just be careful because there ain't no retreating.


Here is a link to the Damascus Page