A kitchen knife with a customized personal engraving is not just an everyday object – it is a truly unique item, an expression of style and individuality. Whether as a gift or for your own kitchen: at TYPEMYKNIFE® you can use the 3D knife configurator to design your knife blade exactly as you want it.
But which motifs are particularly suitable for engraving on stainless steel? Which templates provide the best contrast and how do you get the most out of a design? In this article, we give you tips, inspiration and examples of the perfect image selection.
How to choose the perfect motif for your customized kitchen knife
Why the motif is crucial
- Strong black and white contrasts
- Clear lines & shapes
- Good recognizability even with small display
- Emotional or symbolic expressiveness
Precisely because the laser engraving appears in dark shades of gray on silver steel, intricate details are possible – but they look better when they are supported by bold lines.
What is suitable as a motif?

Symbolic motifs
– Hearts, anchors, compass, runes
– Ideal for dedications or as a gift

Nature & animals
– Fish, wild animals, flowers, plants
– For nature lovers or as a culinary reference (e.g. fish for sushi lovers)

Technology & vehicles
– Cars, motorcycles, airplanes
– Perfect as a gift for men with a soft spot for machines

Culinary themes
– Knives, spoons, cooking pots, food
– For hobby chefs or professionals

Tattoo aesthetics & line art
– Skulls, dragons, tribal designs
– Particularly suitable for flat, artistic blade designs
Own images vs. gallery templates
🔹 Our gallery templates
- Over 100 professionally prepared motifs
- Six theme worlds (Tattoo, Land & Sea, Love & Death and many more)
- Directly adapted to the shape of the blade
- Easy to combine with texts
🔹 Upload your own images
- Ideal for logos, family crests, photos or personal designs
- Supported formats: JPG, PNG (>1 MB), SVG (vector)
- Pay attention to contrast, clarity and resolution
Tip: When searching for images on the Internet, use terms such as “cat vector graphic black and white” or “heart line art SVG”. Pay attention to the image rights and the quality of the original.
Full-surface design - the blade as a work of art
Large, rimless designs in particular have a strong effect and create a harmonious overall picture.
Examples:
- Photo motifs in grayscale
- Abstract patterns across the entire blade surface
- Combinations of lettering, images and ornaments
Thanks to laser engraving, motifs appear in elegant dark gray – durable, abrasion-resistant and extremely precise.
Add text & dedication
What would a gift be without words?
There are many different fonts available in our configurator – from elegant to modern.
Add a quote, a year, a name or a message.
Examples:
- “For the best dad in the world – 2025”
- “Star chef Max – master of the kitchen”
- “Anna & Felix – 12.07.2025”
Combinations of text and symbol are also possible – e.g. a heart with a banner in which you can place an inscription.
Who is a customize personalized kitchen knife suitable for?
A personalized knife is an original and practical gift:

For amateur chefs and grill masters

As a wedding gift or anniversary present

For hunters, fishermen or outdoor fans

For companies with a logo as a promotional gift

As a stylish collector’s item
Conclusion: Your idea - our craft
Designing a personalized kitchen knife is easy, creative and rewarding.
With the TYPEMYKNIFE® 3D configurator, you can customize your knife – whether as a gift or as a unique kitchen tool for yourself.
Whether with your own picture or one of our templates:
You design. We engrave. And together we create a truly unique piece.

Try it out now:

Click here to go to the configurator
Design your knife blade today – with image, text and style.
Any questions or special requests?
Our team will be happy to help you – personally and competently. Write to us using the contact form.
