It depends on how you want to apply your maker's mark. Some folks stamp their name or logo into the blade, others use an electrochemical etching process.

On page two of this forum (apprentice corner) there is a discussion thread titled "Stamp vs. Etch". I suggest you check that out first.

thank you

I will check it out

I would suggest - whichever way you go - use your name.

It shows you're proud to have your name attached to your knives and you will be searchable years down the road.

That a great ideal I did not think about it that way.

Ditto on what Karl said! I can't tell you how many times over the years that people have walking into my shop with a fairly nice custom knife, that had some obscure logo or initials on it, asking me if I could help them find the maker, because they wanted to order another knife. Without a name, its nearly impossible to figure out who made the knife, let alone locate them. These days most won't even make an effort to find a maker who uses a logo or initials......and if they can't find you, then they certainly can't order from you.