Engravings

Turn an exceptional gift into a truly unforgettable one. Engraving will gives the recipient the feeling that you gave a lot of thought in searching for their gifts. Engraved items are shipped same or next day - we do not backorder -

Our state-of-the-art rotary diamond engraving system combined with the latest software allows us to achieve incredible engravings on corkscrews knives. We can engrave words, monograms, symbols or your very own art work with little or no turnaround time. 

Specialty fonts and custom engravings such as your own art work, signature etc...are available upon request (email us).

Engraving locations

Chateau Laguiole offers five construction designs, they are:

Full Handle	Classic	Grand Cru	All metal	Center Bolster

Each Chateau Laguiole model offers a variety of engraving options. Engraving areas have specific names and are available on model's engraving location option located on the item detail page.

The most commune engraving location is the "Front bolster" as most people are right handed.

Please consider placing your engraving on the "Back Bolster" if the recipient  is left handed.

Small blade	Front bolster	Boot lever	Back bolster	center bolster

Engraving Text
1 word, 2 words, 3 words, symbol, etc... We can place symbols and words in one engraving.  In most cases this type of engraving can be order online but you can email or call with questions if you like. You can also contact us if you would like your engraving to be placed in an other location.

Engraving note: Placing dots (.), dashes (-), etc... between words does not make them one (1) word. Please select your engraving option accordingly. Order showing unpaid engraving requests will be shipped without engraving. Please select your engraving option in the "Engraving Option" drop-down menu.

Engraving Fonts Styles
Below are examples of standard fonts offered on OpiKnife. An attractive font adds the final touch to your message. On a wedding gift, use a cursive font for an elegant look. For a formal business recognition gift, Roman or Century are popular choices. Use your imagination to make the message truly stand out! Samples of all of our fonts are below.

Note: Please contact us if you would like a specific font, we most likely  have it and are able to accommodate your choice free of charges.

Monograms
Below are examples of standard fonts offered on OpiKnife. We have the ability to use other fonts if you do not like the ones below. Please call or email for font availability.

Monogram Etiquette
When engraving a monogram for one person, we recommend placing the first initial of the last name in the center (and making it larger) with the first initial of the first name to the left and first initial of middle name to the right. So:
Jennifer Ann Smith would appear as ^JS^A. 

Please, keep in mind that monograms are not built like "initials". Initials are 2 or 3 letter of the same size,  if you want initials just select that option and enter the letters exactly the way you want us to engrave it.

While creating you order on the item's listing you will be asked to enter the 3 names of the gift recipient, just replace the question marks with the names.

 "Enter mono to be engraved":First Name(??) Last Name(??)MiddleName(??)"

Please visit our "Engraving Ideas" page for symbols, art work, etc...

Famous Latin Phrases

de gustibus non est disputandum
In matters of taste, there is no argument

absentem laedit cum ebrio qui litigat
To quarrel with a drunk is to wrong a man who is not even there

bibamus, moriendum est
Let us drink, for we must die (Seneca)

bis vivit qui bene vivit
S/he lives twice who lives well

candor dat viribus alas
Sincerity gives wings to strength

amantes sunt amentes
Lovers are lunatics

amor vincit omnia
Love conquers all

eheu fugaces . labuntur anni
Alas, the fleeting years slip away

in vino veritas
There is truth in wine
(truth is told by him who has drunk wine)

mutantur omnia nos et mutamur in illis
All things change, and we change with them.

multum in parvo
Much in little

minima maxima sunt
The smallest things are most important.

non est vivere sed valere vita est
Life is not being alive but being well (life is more than just being alive)

ne quid nimis
Nothing in excess.

omnia causa fiunt
Everything happens for a reason

quod me nutrit me destruit.
What nurishes me also destroys me.

vincit qui se vincit
He conquers who conquers himself.

vir sapit qui pauca loquitur
That man is wise who talks little
(know when to hold your tongue)

verbum sat sapienti
A word is enough for a wise man.

ad iudicium
To judgement; to common sense

Esto perpetue
May you last for ever

Please  Call us at: 1-860-536-0295 if you need assistance.