Gentlemen,

Here is a photograph from the Eickhorn "Leisten und Dienen" book published in 1940 that shows the process that Red is describing. Notice the inscription being hand lettered onto the blade by the craftsman with the aid of a magnifying loupe.

I hope this helps illustrate the process.

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