Knife engraving

[DGP]

I'll be getting married this summer and wanted to get my groomsmen some personalized hunting knives. Anyone know anywhere in semi local (western provinces) that would be able to do that? Whether it be custom knives or Buck knives I'm all ears.

[Trochu]

If you want local recommendations, you'll probably have to provide some indication of were that is.

[KGB]

To give a knife as a gift is a bad sign, usually means that you will severe the ties with this person. Yeah I know it’s a superstition but… happened to me twice!
If you still wanna do that- make sure the person who gets the knife pays you at least a dollar for it.

[DGP]

Originally Posted by Trochu

If you want local recommendations, you'll probably have to provide some indication of were that is.

Edited but anywhere in the western provinces really

[catnthehat]

Originally Posted by KGB

To give a knife as a gift is a bad sign, usually means that you will severe the ties with this person. Yeah I know it’s a superstition but… happened to me twice!
If you still wanna do that- make sure the person who gets the knife pays you at least a dollar for it.

Not everyone agrees on that, it's an old wives tale
Some of my most cherished knives were gifts to me
Cat

[KGB]

Originally Posted by catnthehat

Not everyone agrees on that, it's an old wives tale
Some of my most cherished knives were gifts to me
Cat

Hey bud, it sure is an old wives tale but…the choice is yours, lol!

[NCC]

What's your budget? Folders or fixed blade?

I'd start with Phil McCracken on this forum for fixed blade or Rapid River Knifeworks in Michigan if you want a folder (they sell fixed blades also). I've dealt with both and they're great. Rapid River does laser etching and I've been really happy with the 6 or so knives I've bought from them for gifts. Jay (Phil) is also good to deal with but you may be on your own to get the knives engraved.

[Trochu]

Some fellas on here make some nice knives, Benchmade makes some nice ones as well. As for engraving, some guys on here engrave, and I think most jewelry/trophy/promotional shop would be able to do it.

[urban rednek]

Whether you decide to go with an off the shelf or a custom knife, you might want to consider taking them to a shop that specializes in laser engraving. They may be able to offer more uniform artwork with a faster turnaround than a custom knifemaker.
I know that Can West Legacy Inc. in Calgary used to do one off custom engraving and laser engraving. Rifle barrels, knife blades, plaques, etc.
I haven't dealt with them in years, but it might be worth a call to find out.

https://canwestlegacy.com/products/promotional-awards/

[mooseknuckle]

I'm an engraver. West Edmonton. Have done several knives. PM me if you require assistance.

[-JR-]

Originally Posted by KGB

To give a knife as a gift is a bad sign, usually means that you will severe the ties with this person. Yeah I know it’s a superstition but… happened to me twice!
If you still wanna do that- make sure the person who gets the knife pays you at least a dollar for it.

I could see that happening when a guy gets married. As he will have no time for his single friends anymore. Happy life is a happy wife !

[NCC]

Originally Posted by mooseknuckle

I'm an engraver. West Edmonton. Have done several knives. PM me if you require assistance.

Can you post some pics of your work pls?

[Dean2]

Originally Posted by DGP

I'll be getting married this summer and wanted to get my groomsmen some personalized hunting knives. Anyone know anywhere in semi local (western provinces) that would be able to do that? Whether it be custom knives or Buck knives I'm all ears.

If you already have the knives then a guy like MK is perfect. If you need to order knives and want them engraved I would use the Buck Custom shop. Easy to order and fairly quick turn around time. My wife ordered a fancy 110, Stag handles, S30V steel for me for our 30th anniversary. We are now at 42, still with her and never paid her for the knife. Like Cat, my favourite knives, that I use all the time were gifts from family and close friends. I bought an exact copy of the one my wife gave me, minus the engraving, and have used it as my main hunting carry for the last 12 years.

https://www.buckknives.com/custom-knife-shop/

[Savage Bacon]

Originally Posted by DGP

I'll be getting married this summer and wanted to get my groomsmen some personalized hunting knives. Anyone know anywhere in semi local (western provinces) that would be able to do that? Whether it be custom knives or Buck knives I'm all ears.

Did you get your plan together?

I'm getting married this summer too. I should have thought about it sooner. But I just got the idea from your post. I'll be buying some Buck knives for the fellas at the wedding. And I'll want to get them engraved.

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[Homesteader]

Originally Posted by KGB

To give a knife as a gift is a bad sign, usually means that you will severe the ties with this person. Yeah I know it’s a superstition but… happened to me twice!
If you still wanna do that- make sure the person who gets the knife pays you at least a dollar for it.

There are also cultures that would look at it the opposite. They would say giving a knife means you are sharp. Giving someone a watch might also mean they always watching the clock or worried about time.

I perhaps wouldn’t gift a casket or a horses head, otherwise I give whatever I want as I know the intentions of the gift as well as the person receiving it.

[Cottus]

Lots of trophy shops can do all kinds of engraving, including laser engraving. Most cities and towns will have a few shops like that. I got one done at a trophy shop in Edmonton for a friend. It was a coated blade (Benchmade) and they did a user engraving on it that looked like factory.

[Sundancefisher]

Badback on the forum does metal engraving or engraving on many surfaces. Great pricing and lives in Calgary.

You would need to supply the knives however.