roughening with knurls

Decorative borders of various types applied as a finish.

An ornament cut originally into steel rolls and then impressed from these rolls into the silver as borders on bowls, dishes, etc.

Knurling is a manufacturing process, typically conducted on a lathe, whereby a visually-attractive diamond-shaped (criss-cross) pattern is cut or rolled into metal. This pattern allows human hands or fingers to get a better grip on the knurled object than would be provided by the originally-smooth metal surface. Occasionally, the knurled pattern is a series of straight ridges or a helix of "straight" ridges rather than the more-usual criss-cross pattern.

Decorative engraving or stamping on the hosel of an iron club. Knurling may consist of a series of lines or “X's” near the top of the hosel and is strictly a cosmetic addition to an iron. Section: A to E Section: Q to Z

A process which raises or displaces metal inside a worn valve guide to restore it. The inside diameter is reduced and then the guide is bored out to the proper dimension. The end result is spiral grooves that provide excellent lubrication and allow operation at a very small stem-to-guide clearance.

A glass band or bead wrapped around a larger project.