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  1. #1
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    Default Engraving an axe

    Hi all,

    I'm looking for some advice. My best mate turned 50 this year and so I've bought him a Granfors Bruk Forrest axe.

    I'd like to get it engraved but I'm not sure if engraving works on this type of steel.

    I'm not keen to just take it down to an engraver only to find they made a mess of it because it's not an easy steel to engrave.

    So to all the smart people here, can I expect to get this axe engraved and for it to look great?

    Thanks in advance.

    Edit: For anyone out there who does engraving AND does a good job, I'm happy to hear from you. PM me.

    Simon

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    Laser engraving ?


    Grahame

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    I once had a drop forged spanner engraved for my wife, so I can't see why an axe head would cause issues. Ask.

    Michael

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grahame Collins View Post
    Laser engraving ?


    Grahame
    What he said.
    Nev.

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    Thanks everyone.

    I'll make enquiries regarding laser engraving.

    Simon

    Sent from a galaxy far far away
    Girl, I don't wanna know about your mild-mannered alter ego or anything like that." I mean, you tell me you're, uh, super-mega-ultra-lightning babe? That's all right with me. I'm good. I'm good.

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