Gravers

High-Performance Cutting Tools for Detailed Metal Chasing

Gravers are the cutting tools that create the actual lines, scrollwork, lettering, and decorative details seen in hand-engraved jewelry. The shape, material, and sharpening style of a graver all influence how it moves through metal and the type of finish it leaves behind.

Katway offers a wide selection of engraving gravers for jewelers, stone setters, custom makers, and metal artists. From traditional carbon steel options to modern carbide and high-speed steel designs, each tool is manufactured to provide dependable cutting performance across a variety of jewelry materials.

As a factory-direct supplier, Katway controls production from manufacturing through inspection. This allows us to maintain consistent tool quality while offering engraving equipment at competitive prices for workshops of every size.

FAQ

Q1: What’s the difference between carbide, HSS, and carbon steel gravers?

A1: Each material has different characteristics. Carbide stays sharp longer, HSS offers a balance of toughness and edge retention, and carbon steel remains popular for traditional hand engraving techniques.

Q2: Do gravers come ready to use?

A2: Many engravers prefer to shape or sharpen gravers to match their own cutting style before beginning detailed work.

Q3: Can the same graver be used for lettering and scrollwork?

A3: Some can, but many engravers keep multiple shapes available since different cuts require different tool geometries.

Q4: How often should gravers be sharpened?

A4: Sharpening intervals depend on metal type, cutting depth, and the material of the graver itself.

Q5: Are these gravers compatible with pneumatic engraving systems?

A5: Many graver styles can be adapted for both hand engraving and pneumatic engraving setups depending on the holder being used.