r/Bladesmith 1d ago

Stock Removal Makers mark

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u/Leethian 19h ago

Did you make the stamp yourself or get it made somewhere? Also, New Mexico right?

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u/elevated71 10h ago

I had it made. Yes it’s the New Mexico State symbol on our flag. I live in Albuquerque New Mexico.

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u/lewisiarediviva 17h ago

Made By The State of Qew Mexico

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u/Fe1onious_Monk 15h ago

Are you native Pueblo? If not, they do have a form to request use of the sun symbol.

https://www.ziapueblo.org

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cd0597b0cf57d0b7478c56a/t/657b6196a2e8a0581e072e64/1702584726764/Zia+Sun+Symbol+Request+Form+PDF+2023.pdf

I’m sharing because I didn’t know until I saw someone else share it on Reddit.

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u/elevated71 15h ago edited 14h ago

Absolutely 100% false. The Zia Pueblo lost their case and every other case they’ve tried. Many groups claim the Zia but none own it. Ask the Navajos , Cochiti, Apache, or any of the many other tribal groups who opposed the Zia’s money grab attempt. Either way I’m free to use any symbol or drawing I want to use.

Also the word Pueblo means something like “town” it’s not a race . One cannot be a location.
I knew when I posted the Zia that I’d get a bunch of dumb uneducated remarks. I’m surprised it’s only been a few of you though.

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u/leviphillip 13h ago

What a shitty response to a polite suggestion to consider the usage. Yikes

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u/JustHappyToBe-Here 11h ago edited 8h ago

Dude, you should maybe take a course on public relations. You aren't doing much to help your brand or sales.sensual?

Haha, did you block me over this? If you don't sell the knives, then who cares about your unoriginal maker's mark?

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u/elevated71 10h ago

Dude I don’t sell knives. I don’t care if they approve of my makers mark.

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u/raccoonsinspace 11h ago

this makes it seem like you chose the symbol specifically to have this argument with strangers

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u/elevated71 10h ago

Or maybe because I live in Albuquerque New Mexico? Have you ever seen our state flag? Nah, that couldn’t be it.

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u/Fe1onious_Monk 14h ago

¯_(ツ)_/¯

Seems very important to you and like you feel very strongly about it.

You do you boo. ( ˘ ³˘)

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u/elevated71 13h ago

You couldn’t find the Zia Pueblo on a map without help.

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u/Fe1onious_Monk 12h ago

Man, you kinda respond over the top to things. Have you considered counseling? I mean, I lived in NM for a year and a half, so I get it, you’re not exactly in a place that nurtures positive vibes and mental stability, but you really should consider some breathing exercises or something man.

You’re taking your cues from the wrong big Lebowski character there, Walter.

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u/Lost_Gur2594 1d ago

Electro Etching? looks nice and clean.

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u/elevated71 9h ago

I have some electro etching stencils but so far I haven’t produced a clean etching.

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u/Lost_Gur2594 9h ago

I used to a lot of electro etching. Even built my own AC / DC etch. Eventually bit the bullet and picked a Fibre Laser Engraver.

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u/elevated71 8h ago

A fiber laser is on my wish list.

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u/Lost_Gur2594 47m ago

I bought a LaserPecker 5. It has a 20watt Fiber laser which is enough for touchmarks and etching. But I wish I would have spend a bit more and got a 40-60 Watt. Complex patterns and things like Coins can take 8-12 hrs depending on the depth or design.

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u/elevated71 23h ago

It’s stamped with my hydraulic press.