Quote Originally Posted by Bruno View Post
I've been looking into etching, because it would make things easier in terms of freedom to remove metal after heat treatment. But somehow, the way it looks when I've chiseled it in by hand before heat treatment appeals to me. Before HT, the chiseled mark looks rough and very vague. After heat treatment, it almost jumps out of the blade, and it is really clear and distinct, as if the blade has come to life.
Personally, I hate etchings. I prefer a clean blade (no decorations) and love the look of a stamped mark.

Cheers.