"Yes, a laser engraving machine is very much more expensive than a simple hammer and chisel because of the special equipment, parts and training that go along with using a laser engraving machine."
Engraving is basically carving in metal. An engraver uses a small chisel and hammer to cut lines into the steel of the gun. High quality engraving is done by hand, not by machine, and is done freehand- no mechanical guides.
The hammer and chisel were the first instruments to be replaced by pneumatically-powered cutting devices.
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They used a big hoop of iron, a chisel, an axe, and a hammer.
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A mechanical chisel is a heavy, rounded steel chisel with a fairly blunt point. It often has a heavier end for hitting it with a hammer.
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With a hammer and chisel.