Help, please: How to Hold the knife?

[riverratcoz]

I am doing some engraving on my knifes. I would like to hold the knife so I can engrave the butt plates. The knifes are about 6'' to 14''. I would like to keep the plate on the knife.
Thanks for the help

 

[tundratrekers@mtaonline.n]

Bench vise.

Also check this , http://www.engraverscafe.com/showthread.php?5172-Knife-engraving-prep-check-list

mike

 

[monk]

protective leather pads with soft wood blocks will work in the vise to protect the blades.

 

[Sam]

Bob Finlay in Kansas has a special setup for engraving the butts on long knives. He has a vise with a hold drilled all the way through. I'll admit this is probably impossible for someone without a lathe or massive drill press and an extra vise to bore out. Each vise jaw is clamped individually. I should ask him about this because it's been a long time since I've seen it and I hope I'm telling you correctly.

What you're trying to do is very difficult with a standard engraving ball vise. My old hammer & chisel stand-up vise would work as it can be tilted over. I'll be interested to hear what other solutions people have.