This nickel plated cake knife and server set is a modern antique with a non tarnish finish. The elegant fluting of the cake server and the detail on both the handle and the server give this set an "old fashioned" look with the advantage of today's craftsmanship. The cake knife is 14.25" long and the cake sever is 11.25" long. Gift boxed. We engrave, we do not etch in the metal The primary difference between them is that engraving is a physical process, and etching is a chemical process. An engraver uses sharp tools to cut lines directly into a surface, while an etcher burns lines into a surface with acid. This Traditional Style Wedding Cake Server With Knife is so beautiful and will truly become a treasured keepsake of your big day. Understaded elegance in its most beautiful form. Hand wash and dry. Personalize this item with your names and date or maybe the city and state you are being married? The engraving will be in the middle of the server. Three lines of engraving. (you do not have to engrave all 3 lines) First line maximum characters is 30 Second Line maximum characters is 30 Third line maximum characters is 30 Optional knife engraving Maximum characters is 38 and will appear on one line.