Some people are fascinated by engraving (including myself), some are so-so while others see no use in it at all. There is a lot of territory in between.
Having studied and practiced firearms engraving for over 50 years now I have run into all kinds of opinions. And of course all levels of engraving quality.
It always boils down to personal preference.
I always approach a project with functionality at the forefront.
Laser engraving is simply mass product and though it has greatly improved over the years, remains lifeless to my eye. The "beauty" of it is very dependent on the design which is where most of it fails for me.
I have found the actual "art" portion of a project is the first few hours of developing the design. The next three or four hundred hours are pure craftsmanship.
Perhaps Kutter will chime in...
