DIY forged Touch Mark out of an old car spring

[Philip Davies]

Marks are a topic which has fascinated me for 30 years, Marv. I mustn’t hijack this thread, so I ll post in the Forum

[greyhoundollie]

A man uses his own personal touch mark... for all to see....."I did this, and I think it is done correctly." "This is an example of the best I can do."

We use something in the more modern day called "Pier Review"

A Scientist or Doctor has an Idea or a theory, and uses every weapon in his arsenal of personnel knowledge to prove his Theory or Idea.

He then publicly publishes his work it in appropriate journals related to his particular field. He is risking being laughed at if members of his field read his theory and are able to disprove it. Cold fusion anyone? His Mark .... (published work) Is thus proven or disproven by his piers.

A makers mark on a piece of furniture or cabinetry is proven by other members of his guild or trade when the other members make a better copy of his work. A makers mark on a bottle of whiskey is similar.

[Spira Knives]

Thank you so much for all your support! My video got more views than any other of my videos
The discussion that’s currently going on is pretty interesting! I love to read old stories and learn new things about this centuries old craft.