Thread: Laser engraving on a Wosty I-XL?

Ugh!

Please don't call laser burning a design in metal engraving. Calling what a laser does engraving is like calling a wore out trailer trash crack whore a beauty queen.

Let me put it another way. Its like calling a Mach5 cartridge razor a straight razor. It just aint right.

To answer your question, I would suggest finding someone who does that and ask about the heat generated and how far it will dissipate. As long as the heat doesn't dissipate to the edge of the razor it shouldn't hurt the temper.
My only concern would be, will it generate enough heat in a localized area to cause any warpage due to changing the stresses in the steel. I honestly don't know the answer to that. You will need to find someone who has a bit of experience and ask them.

Ray