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Fine Hand Engraving That Will Last For Generations

Transform your favorite firearm or knife into a family heirloom
SERVICES
Welcome to Doc's Engraving!! We are the premier provider of FINE HAND ENGRAVING services. I have a shop in Tulsa, Oklahoma as well as Santa Fe, New Mexico. Our goal is to provide the very best in custom hand-engraving. This is not machine-operated stuff like your local trophy shop. This is not laser engraving, or acid etching. This is old school fine hand engraving. I have enjoyed the distinction of working under the tutelage of several internationally renowned FEGA (Firearms Engravers of America) MASTER Engravers as I have enhanced my own skills. I strive to improve my art year over year, month over month, and as I have learned from the Masters... you never really "arrive" -- the journey only continues. Our goal is to always deliver outstanding personalized hand-engraving that puts a big grin on your face when you see it. We want you, our valued customer, to be happy and to enjoy showing off your engraved bespoke item. We also offer free consultations to help you in your creative journey, as you ponder design elements for your heirloom, gun, knife or vinta.
Docs Gun & Knife - over 30y
Gun and Knife Sales for over 30Y and Fine Hand Engraving for over a decade.
Firearms, Gear & Ammo Sales in Oklahoma
If you're on the hunt for a new handgun or rifle, check out Lipsey's or Zanders for availability. Happy to give you a competitive quote.
Free engraving estimate
Check out my Pricing Examples page - to give you a feel for the cost. Also - if you have a BLUED gun, see the Lettering & Engraving info page - to understand cost implications.

TWO locations: Tulsa and Santa Fe.

This isn't your uncle's trophy or plaque engraving shop: NO MACHINE engraving here. ALL BY HAND. ALL original work.

Highest quality & best possible service

Custom, one-of-a-kind engraving that will stand the test of time.
  • Work with Doc on STYLE & DESIGN
  • Receive an estimate based on details of the work
  • Can receive interim updates, if desired, as work is in progress
  • Payment is required prior to the release of completed work
  • Can also customize with name/ initials/ dates
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If it is metal - it's probably engravable, and many styles to choose from.

Handguns
BOND ARMS Derringer
Folding Knives
Custom Buck Knives for boyfriend and son
Zippo Lighters
I have done an entire line of wonky Zippo Lighters - customized "front" with classic scrollwork on the back.
Motorcycle Derby Cover
Harley-Davidson Derby Cover for a Marine
Spoons - ideally silver
This was a diner spoon, unwittingly absconded with by an 18 month old child.
Motorcycle Horn Cover
The best aluminum for engraving is billet aluminum; this - of course - is cast aluminum, but the final outcome was still very satisfying.
  • Doc Nicholson - 918-809-0553 (mobile)
    If you've got an item you'd like to engrave, but uncertain where to start -- just shoot me a text, and we can walk through a few options
  • Doc Nicholson
    Doc is a member of FEGA, Firearms Engravers Guild of America, in good standing. He has attended many engraving classes at GRS (Glendo Corp) in Emporia, KS under the tutelage of a number of FEGA Master Engravers. He counts it an honor to have befriended a number of THE BEST most impactful fine hand engravers of our generation.
  • Doc Nicholson
    Is Doc really a doctor? YES! Former Chief of Emergency medicine in the US ARMY, he is Board Certified in Family Medicine. He has served in a number of executive physician roles, to include Chief Medical Officer of a Blue Cross plan, as well as Chief Medical Officer for a subsidiary of Cigna.