Weapons, both cold and firearms, made by craftsmen and having their own price, are customary to decorate. Today, people have long gone from the widespread use of cold steel for its intended purpose, and therefore it becomes the property of collectors.
Cold weapon decoration
This is what makes weapons decorate, making them special and more valuable. But a person far from production and blacksmithing will be completely helpless. The only possible option for carrying out the work is acid etching on the metal.
This impact leaves a trace of any metal part of the object. This means that you can apply any drawing or sign a weapon. The most correct one would be to use a stencil that will not spoil the metal and the image.
It is better to entrust all other work to masters who have enough experience and the necessary equipment. There are several ways to give a weapon a majestic look. Engraving, inlaid with precious metals or stones, carving on steel, gilding and blackening are widespread.
All of them were popular at different times and have famous examples. Today, when most of the work can be done with the help of technology, manual work with the use of secrets kept by blacksmiths is especially appreciated.
But it is considered good form only to make a decorated scabbard and hilt for the blade. The blade itself should just be artfully made of good steel. For the material of the handle, precious metals, wood, ivory can go. Inlaid with precious stones is possible.
Firearms decoration
It is customary to decorate firearms with engravings with the owner's initials, as well as plating with a layer of silver or gold. Steel carving can add extra beauty. It could be just an abstract pattern or a meaningful composition. Particular attention is paid to the rifle buttstock and trigger. The latter can be entirely made of precious metal and have the shape of, for example, an animal.
Its weight plays an important role in the butt - light but expensive types of wood can be used. It is also possible the presence of carving, but already on wood. And for strengthening and greater beauty, metal inserts are possible.
It rarely happens that they decorate conveyor weapons available in stores. Usually, all copies are either made to order, or produced according to the gunsmith's idea in one or more copies. The cost of a simple handmade gun without precious elements can start from several hundred thousand rubles.
Especially valuable guns are sold at auctions and go into private collections of wealthy people.
