Since ancient times, a metal knife is an emblem of war and is considered a cold weapon. This tool helped the owner in the battle with the enemy and served him as a faithful companion. Now he also helps out his master on hunting, camping and fishing, and the mistress in the kitchen. Presenting a knife as a gift to a man, you emphasize his strength and masculinity. Engraving on knives gives the gift individuality and nobility.
A gift with meaning
Since ancient times, many peoples believed that the knife must be spiritualized, then it will serve the owner faithfully and faithfully. For this purpose, family crests, gift inscriptions, winged phrases, and symbols of great importance to the owner were depicted on the product. Today, knife engraving has gained popularity and is widely used to decorate steel weapons, giving it sophistication and originality. The logos on the products presented as a gift from the company to their employees or partners are in great demand.
Mechanical engraving
Engravings on steel products are applied by professional craftsmen using a laser or manually. Any symbol, monogram, drawing or quote can be displayed both on the heel and on the blade of a knife. Mechanical diamond engraving has clear contours, is accurately applied and not erased. The customer can provide templates and sketches or choose according to his desires and taste. Mechanical engraving on knives, the photo of which is given in this article, is made using computer technology. This method allows you to apply images of any complexity and ornate form to a steel product.
Manual etching pattern
For those who are interested in learning how to make engraving on a knife at home, below is a description of the manual method.
Before applying the drawing to the blade, it should be degreased with alcohol or acetone. The drawing that you drew or printed on a laser printer, you need to stick the image on the sticky part of the tape. After the blank is printed, the paper should be thoroughly washed off and wait for the adhesive tape to dry. Then at the place of your choice for future engraving on the knife we glue the adhesive tape tightly, avoiding bubbles and sticking. Cut the outline of the pattern should be a very hot awl. The procedure is reminiscent of wood burning. After that it is necessary to remove the remains of glue and adhesive tape.
To etch the pattern on the knife, you will need to make a special design. We need a battery for the phone. It is necessary to cut off the plug from the wire, which is inserted into the phone. Then separate the wiring and remove the insulation. The minus wire should be placed on the blade of the knife, and the plus wire should be wrapped in cotton wool moistened with a mixture of salt and water. After wet with a cotton swab several times the surface with the remains of tape. After cleaning, we proceed to etching the picture. Before that, we swap the wiring. Plus, we apply to the blade of the knife, to the minus we attach a cotton swab soaked in the same salt solution and arrange it so that it covers the whole image, and fix it with tape. Turn on the charger and pickle the drawing for about 25 minutes. If the result is not entirely satisfactory, the fleece can be replaced and the procedure repeated, reducing the waiting time. In this way, engraving on knives can be done with your own hands.
Another way to etch an image
The method in which a cotton swab is used is often used for small characters, if the inscription is located along the entire length of the blade, or if you need to etch the picture more deeply, the design is in the form of a bath. The container should not be metal, this will reduce the risk of electric shock. You can use a polyethylene 2-liter bottle from any drink, cutting off part of the container on top. An important detail is the current source. It can be a charger for a phone or a car battery.
Salt is used for weed. For the solution, 5 large tablespoons of salt should be mixed in hot water. Strips of thin steel are taken as cathodes, which are located in the bathroom on both sides of the engraved item. If the image is on one side, then it is enough to place one electrode, which should be larger than the etched area. The plates need to be firmly attached to the current conductors, otherwise the cathode will turn off, and the drawing will be deformed poorly. The conductor-anode should be attached to the knife and placed in a container with electrolyte between the plates. Then turn on the power and wait 25-30 minutes. Due to the large volume of the pattern, the current strength must be increased. The time of the procedure depends on the desired image depth. The procedure requires attention and patience.
Engraving on knives is a great decoration for any collection of connoisseurs of blades. Each man will be happy to have weapons that have their own character and fighting spirit.