Can You Laser Engrave a Knife?

Knife owners who want to personalize their knives now have the option of getting their blade laser engraved. When you laser engrave your knife, it’s another layer of customized knife design that makes every blade unique and more reflective of the owner’s personality.

While finding the perfect blade is the goal of every knife owner, laser engraving makes it truly distinguished from every other blade. It provides a quick and efficient way to engrave intricate designs into your knife.

Krudo Knives offers this service to their customers. Visit the Laser Engraving Services page here.

What Is Laser Engraving For Knives?

Laser engraving is the process of removing layers of material to produce a pattern or design on the surface of the material. People can get any type of design, from words to images. They also can choose customized images to reflect your own interests.

For example, Krudo Knives engraved MANIKOMIOs with custom laser engraving for owners who will be stationed in Iraq for the next year. Both the blade and handle have separate engravings.

Whatever the type of knife or the engraved design, getting your blade laser engraved gives your knife an extra customized element that makes it truly yours. It’s also a unique way to personalize a blade you buy for someone else as a gift.

Krudo Knives Laser Engraving for Knives

Krudo Knives now offers laser engraving for its customers. The following answers some of the frequently asked questions about the process.

Can I get text laser engraved on my knife?

Yes. Krudo Knives offers engraved text in Times New Roman, Calibri, Arial, and Seagram. The engraving locations are the blade close to the frame or handle. They are as large as practical for the size of the blade or handle.

Can I get the logo of my choice engraved?

Yes. Those that are not camera-ready artwork may require an additional charge (things NOT considered camera-ready artwork include photocopies, business cards, faxes, letterhead or other imprinted products). Krudo Knives requires a high-resolution (200 dpi or higher) digital file in one of these formats: Jpeg (.jpg), Adobe Illustrator (.ai), EPS or PDF. All files must be black and white and less than 3MB.

How long does it take?

The time varies depending on the complexity of the design, but it’s usually 7 to 10 business after final approval (on in-stock items).

How much does it cost?

Text engravings cost $20 per engraved item. Logos may require a $60 fee in addition to the engraving charge. Engravings that have large solid filled areas may require additional charges.

All engraving work also comes with Krudo Knives warranty. This does not cover misuse, abuse, or improper use of the product. Krudo Knives also assumes clients are authorized to use trademarks and copyrighted materials presented to us for reproduction.

Krudo Knives also offers laser engravings for items other than knives. For example, here’s a complex design laser engraved on a brass lighter. Louis Krudo also used laser engraving on the SNAG Challenge Coin and other challenge coins.