Knife Blade Laser Engraving Service

Personalize your blade so everybody knows it's yours! Never forget another anniversary! Oooh look at that sweet dragon!!!

Our engraving service allows us to etch letters and numbers in a variety of fonts. We can also "tattoo" your blade with a variety of images.

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1.) Add one (1) of this item to your cart per knife you'd like engraved.

2.) To engrave letters and numbers: Please choose from our list of most popular fonts. Each font can be seen in the image gallery to the left. In your cart prior to checkout, please let us know what you'd like written in the section labeled "Order Special Instructions". We are not liable for misspellings in this section, your knife will arrive spelled exactly as it is written in this box.

3.) To engrave images: Place your order, once you receive your confirmation email, send us your name, order number and the image you'd like engraved in the following format to Knives@DistrictCutlery.com:

Subject: IMAGE ENGRAVING ORDER #

Body Text: Name, order number, attached image for engraving

4.) In your cart prior to checkout, please let us know what you'd like written in the section labeled "Order Special Instructions" as well as any other special order notes.

We are not liable for misspellings in this section, your knife will arrive spelled exactly as it is written in this box.

5.) Turnaround is typically less than 5 days, we'll send confirmation once shipped or ready for pickup.

Frequently Asked Questions

What blade materials can be engraved?
Our laser works on the vast majority of steel blades — including stainless steels, high-carbon steels, tool steels, and Damascus — as well as many handled materials such as G-10, wood, and bone. If you're unsure whether your specific blade is compatible, email us at Knives@DistrictCutlery.com before ordering and we'll let you know.

Where on the blade can the mark be placed?
Engraving can be applied to the flat of the blade (ricasso area or above the grind), the spine, or the bolster/handle depending on the knife's geometry and your design. Please note any placement preferences in the "Order Special Instructions" field at checkout or in your image-order email. If you don't specify, we'll choose the most practical location and confirm with you before engraving.

How do I care for my knife after engraving?
The engraved area is permanently marked into the steel, so no special coating is needed for everyday use. Clean the blade as you normally would — a soft cloth and mild soap, followed by thorough drying, works well for most knives. Avoid prolonged soaking or dishwasher cleaning, which can affect any knife regardless of whether it has been engraved.

Will the engraving rust or corrode on carbon-steel or other rust-prone blades?
Laser engraving removes a thin layer of steel to create the mark, which can expose fresh metal in the engraved area. On carbon-steel, high-carbon, or other rust-susceptible blades, this area may be somewhat more prone to surface oxidation than the rest of the blade. We recommend applying a thin coat of food-safe mineral oil, camellia oil, or your preferred blade oil to the entire blade — including the engraved area — after cleaning, and re-oiling periodically based on your usage and storage environment. Stainless steels are generally more resistant to rust, though they are not fully immune to corrosion in harsh or wet conditions.