Your Privacy Choices

As described in our Privacy Policy, we collect personal information from your interactions with us and our website, including through cookies and similar technologies. We may also share this personal information with third parties, including advertising partners. We do this in order to show you ads on other websites that are more relevant to your interests and for other reasons outlined in our privacy policy.

Sharing of personal information for targeted advertising based on your interaction on different websites may be considered "sales", "sharing", or "targeted advertising" under certain U.S. state privacy laws. Depending on where you live, you may have the right to opt out of these activities. If you would like to exercise this opt-out right, please follow the instructions below.

If you visit our website with the Global Privacy Control opt-out preference signal enabled, depending on where you are, we will treat this as a request to opt-out of activity that may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of personal information or other uses that may be considered targeted advertising for the device and browser you used to visit our website.

How to Engrave Your Recovery Key

Engraving Steps at a Glance

Prepare Your Space

Set up a steady, well-lit surface and charge the engraver for a clean, accurate process.

Practice First

Use the practice plate to get comfortable with engraving pressure and spacing.

Engrave Your Words

Engrave each recovery word clearly and in order, wiping away steel shavings as you go.

Review & Finish

Double-check every word and deepen letters if needed for long-term readability.

Store Securely

Place your finished plate in the protective pouch and store it like the key to your vault.

Engraving FAQ

  • Yes. The practice plate helps you get comfortable with pressure, spacing, and technique before working on your final plate.
  • Firm, steady pressure — enough to create a clear mark without forcing it. The engraver does the work; you guide it.
  • Minor errors won't affect functionality as long as you can read the word clearly. For major mistakes, contact us for a replacement plate.
  • Deep enough to feel with your fingertip and remain legible for decades. If it looks faint, go over it again.
  • Shavings can obscure your work and scratch the surface. A quick wipe keeps your view clear and your plate clean.
  • Yes. The vibration is how it cuts into steel. Hold it firmly and let the tool do the work.
  • Leave a small gap between letters so each one is distinct and easy to read years from now.
  • Either works. Take breaks if needed — accuracy matters more than speed.
  • It's optional. Use it if you prefer a quieter, more controlled method or want to deepen specific letters.
  • Wipe the plate clean, double-check every word, and place it in the protective pouch.
  • Store it like the key to your vault — secure, private, and offline. A safe, lockbox, or hidden location works well.
  • Yes. Once your words are engraved and verified, destroy the paper copy to eliminate risk.