🚇 6 min walk from Downtown Redmond (2 Line)ⓘNearest public transport stop and, when one is close, a well-known landmark, from OpenStreetMap. Walking time is estimated from the straight-line distance. How we know →
ⓘFrom the opening hours the studio publishes. Hours change — check with the studio before a walk-in. How we know →
You book directly with the studio · no TatSeek feeⓘOpens the studio’s own booking channel — website form, WhatsApp, Instagram or email. You book directly with the studio; TatSeek takes no fee and doesn’t see what you send. How we know →
What to include in your first message
What the artist needs from you
Your idea in one line + 2–3 reference images more →
Known for Arrow & Sword: Deposit: not listed · Touch-up: not listed · Design: not listed · Wait: not listed. Policies differ between studios — call +1 425-892-0618 to confirm.
ⓘCopies a ready message with what artists ask first — idea, size, placement, budget, dates. Paste it into the studio’s DM or email and fill in the gaps.Copied — paste it into your message
★★★★★4.7(118)ⓘFrom the studio’s Google Business Profile, verified Oct 2026. It reflects service and experience; judge the art itself by the portfolio. How we know →
Arrow & Sword Tattoo Company is a custom tattoo studio at 7855 Gilman St. in Redmond, Washington, in the Old Town area of the city centre, on Seattle's Eastside. The studio calls itself Redmond's only high-end tattoo shop and says its artists have won awards internationally and work across all tattoo styles.
The founders set out to build a comfortable, meaningful space for clients and artists alike, one that keeps tattoo tradition alive while looking forward. They describe the shop as open-minded, with no tolerance for hate or prejudice. Their tagline is "for those who still care."
The resident team of four covers American traditional and neo-traditional colour work, mandala and ornamental blackwork, black-and-grey realism and portraits, and fine-line and black traditional pieces. The studio is open Tuesday to Sunday from 1 PM to 9 PM and closed on Mondays. Enquiries go through the contact form on its website, by phone or by email.
What they do mostⓘCounted from this studio’s own published tattoos on TatSeek — styles, placements, colour, size and detail — not from what the studio says about itself. How we know → Traditional (old school) in 32% of tattoos, japanese (irezumi) in 21% and neo-traditional in 17%; usually on the upper arm and back; colour and black-and-grey about equally; mostly large pieces; typical detail: detailed. From 66 published tattoos.
Speaks:🇬🇧 English
See the studio before you visit
Take a look at our space, tattoo setup, and team to get a feel for the environment where your tattoo will be created.
Top subject groups:🌿 Nature & Plants (31)🐾 Animals (29)ⓘWhat they tattoo most often — animals, people, flowers… — counted from the tagged tattoos in this profile, with how many pieces. Not a self-description, so it shows what they really tattoo most. One-off tags are left out, so this shows where the real depth is.
Estimated hourly rate: $200/hourⓘThe hourly rate, as published by the studio or estimated from its price list. Most pieces take 1–8 hours; small ones often have a shop minimum instead. How we know →
Estimated Price Range
⏳ Estimate — awaiting studio confirmationⓘCalculated by TatSeek from the hourly rate or local averages — not confirmed by the studio. The artist sets the final price after a consultation. How we know →
Small & SimpleSmall symbols, lettering, or simple line work — roughly 2–10 cm, about 1 hour
$100–250
Medium (Typical tattoo)More detailed custom design with shading — roughly 10–20 cm, about 2–3 hours
$300–550
Large & ComplexLarger, highly detailed piece — roughly 20–30 cm, about 4–8 hours, 1–2 sessions
$700–1500
Very Large / SleeveHalf sleeve, back piece, large-scale work — 30+ cm, roughly 10–25+ hours, 3+ sessions
Before you bookⓘDeposit, rescheduling and touch-up rules as the studio publishes them — the source and date are shown below. If something isn’t listed, ask before you pay a deposit. How we know →
Arrow & Sword hasn’t shared its booking rules on TatSeek yet. Worth asking before you pay a deposit:
deposit and whether it comes off the price · rescheduling and cancellation · when you see the design · touch-ups · typical wait · licence and hygiene
What happens to my deposit if I reschedule, cancel or I’m late?
Most studios keep the deposit if you cancel or don’t show up, but let you move it to a new date if you reschedule with enough notice (often 48–72 hours); arriving very late can count as a cancellation. Arrow & Sword hasn’t published its own rules on TatSeek yet — call +1 425-892-0618 or message them to confirm before you pay. How deposits usually work →
Is the consultation free?
Many studios offer a free consultation, in person or by message; some charge a fee that comes off the tattoo. Ask when you first get in touch. What happens at a consultation →
When will I see my design, and can I change it?
It varies: some artists send the design a few days before, many show it on the day and adjust it with you before the stencil goes on. You can always ask for changes before anything touches your skin. Design, flash and revisions →
Is a touch-up included?
Many studios touch up small healing gaps for free within a few months; after that, or for sun-faded work, touch-ups are usually paid. Ask before booking. Touch-ups explained →
Is the studio licensed, and how do they keep things sterile?
Arrow & Sword hasn’t listed licence or hygiene details on TatSeek. That doesn’t mean anything is wrong — ask about their licence, single-use needles and sterilisation; a good studio answers happily. What a clean studio looks like →
Do I need ID? What is the minimum age?
Expect to show a photo ID proving you are 18 or older. In the US some states allow 16–17-year-olds with a parent’s consent, others don’t allow it at all, and many studios only tattoo adults either way. Age and ID →
How do I pay, and should I tip?
Ask whether they take cards or cash only. Where tipping is customary (as in the US), 15–20% is typical; elsewhere it’s optional. Tipping and etiquette →
How do I get to Arrow & Sword?
From the nearest stop: 6 min walk from Downtown Redmond (2 Line). Address: 7855 Gilman St.. Walking times are straight-line estimates from OpenStreetMap.
