Patent ID: 7032586
Filing Date: 2006-04-25
Classification: B44B

Abstract:
1. A method of engraving an object by hand comprising: Providing a cutter point having a linear shank having a top side, a bottom side, and a front cutting end; said front cutting end having the shape of a ‘V’ as viewed from said front cutting end; at least two primary heel facets adjacent with said front cutting end and said bottom side; at least two secondary relief facets on said bottom side and running a distance along said bottom side for relieving said at least two primary heel facets in such a way that the only portion of said primary heel facets remaining is a narrow portion, adjacent to and substantially parallel to said front cutting end; attaching said linear shank to a handle; placing said handle in a human hand; setting said front cutting end on the surface of the object that is to be engraved; and forcing said front cutting end through the surface of the object, with a result of said cutter point cutting a ‘V’ furrow on the surface of the object.