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As used by arms engravers, the word ENGRAVE means the cutting of a design or motif into metal with a chisel or graver.  It is not used to describe the decoration of non-metal objects such as wood, ivory, stone, or horn.  These materials are carved, scrimshawed, or sculpted.  Firearms and edge weapons decorated with mass production methods such as roll stamping, acid etching, or photo etching are often incorrectly referred to as "engraved".  In some cases, this is due to a lack of knowledge, but sometimes it is a deliberate attempt to deceive the potential purchaser.  The Jeff Flannery Engraving Company uses only chisel or graver on any work we represent as engraving.

"For centuries men have used tools to embellish their possessions with identifying marks or crests. 
as the art of creative design developed, these tools were also used to embellish and beautify especially prized items. 
With the increasing demand for such work, the art of engraving began to flower.

Because arms historically have been visual expressions of their possessor's power, they have been
decorated, engraved, and otherwise transformed from mere artifacts of war into works of art. 
Over the centuries little has changed.  Arms still represent power and they are still the frequent objects of decoration. 
Such embellishment not only enhances their value, it distinguishes individual arms from each other."