i need some help

[beaver#1]

ok, i have started making knives now.  i want/need to get a stamp made but i am having the hardest time thinking of a name  for my knives.  i want these peices of me to bear my mark..so....any ideas?
thanks
dustin parker

[Steve Nuckels]

Just use your name!!

[beaver#1]

i thought of that, there are already makers that have the parker name.

[theunluckyhunter]

dustin parker
      leesburg texas

[Lin Rhea]

I would still use "Parker". Or perhaps "Parker" arching over a beaver logo.
 
A word of advice, when you order, make sure your stamp will fit on the ricasso of the size knives you are likely to make with comfortable room. I always say 1/8 or a tad smaller for the letter sizes. Consider the number of letters in your name, because Parker will take more room than Rhea, etc. Been through a lot in this regard. I'm glad to hear you will mark your work. This is very important, in my opinion. Lin

[Bobby Urban]

And let us know where you get it?  I would like one that says, NURBAN to put on mine but have not gotten around to making that happen just yet.

[SoNevada Archer]

Your name, no matter how "used" it my seem is still who you are. Anyone who is lucky enough to have a piece of your talent will know what they have. And years from now, though the owner may not know you. If the blade is made quality, they will associate quality with your fine family name.
That is what I would (have done) do.

[beaver#1]

thanks alot guys,  i will be getting one made pretty quick. i have still have alot to learn but marking my work will show progrees in skill level when i see one of my olderr knives.

[Butts2]

Where did you get your stamp Lin?

[Lin Rhea]

I got mine from Riverside Machine shop in Dequeen, Arkansas. I think Al turns around and orders them from Evers or somewhere like that. Al can get it done though. Lin

[chiger]

Hey Dustin,

Got one for your shop name.  "Dust Up Knives"! ;~)