10150 Dorchester Rd #213 — Tattoo Shop

By the Sword Tattoo Collective

Six artists. One vision. Custom tattoo art in Summerville, SC — where every design tells your story.

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About Our Studio

Where Art
Meets Skin

By the Sword Tattoo Collective is Summerville's premier custom tattoo destination. Our collective brings together six individually talented artists — each with their own specialty, from fine line and black & gray realism to bold traditional and intricate geometric work.

Our studio at 10150 Dorchester Rd Suite 213 is built for creativity and comfort. Every session starts with a conversation about your vision, because we believe the best tattoos come from collaboration between artist and client.

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5.0 Summerville Rated

What We Do

Our Services

From your first tattoo to your next sleeve — we've got you covered with a full range of styles and techniques.

Custom Tattoo Design

Your vision brought to life. Our artists work with you one-on-one to create a completely original design that's meaningful and personal. Every line, every shade — tailored to you.

  • One-on-one consultation process
  • Hand-drawn custom artwork
  • Unlimited revisions until perfect
  • Digital preview before the session

Black & Grey / Color Realism

Photorealistic portraits, hyper-detailed wildlife, and lifelike imagery. Our realism specialists use advanced shading techniques to create tattoos that look like photographs on skin.

  • Portrait & pet realism
  • Wildlife & nature scenes
  • Black & grey smooth shading
  • Full color photorealism

Traditional & Neo-Traditional

Bold lines, classic flash, and timeless American traditional work. Our neo-traditional artists add a modern twist with richer color palettes and illustrative detail.

  • American traditional flash
  • Neo-traditional illustrative
  • Bold line work & solid color packing
  • Classic nautical & patriotic motifs

Fine Line & Specialty

Delicate fine line work, geometric patterns, dotwork mandalas, and script lettering. Perfect for minimal designs, name tattoos, and intricate pattern work.

  • Fine line & micro-detailing
  • Geometric & dotwork mandalas
  • Script & lettering
  • Cover-ups & reworks

Our Portfolio

Recent Work

A glimpse at what our collective of artists creates every day at the studio.

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Custom Flash Designs
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Client Reviews

What Clients Say

Real feedback from the Summerville community.

"Brought in a sketch I'd had for years and the artist turned it into something I never could have imagined. The consultation process made all the difference."

Marcus T.
Summerville, SC

"Cleanest shop I've ever been in. The whole team is professional, welcoming, and incredibly talented. My sleeve is getting compliments everywhere I go."

Sarah K.
Charleston, SC

"Got my first tattoo here and couldn't have asked for a better experience. They walked me through everything, made sure I was comfortable, and the result is perfect."

Jordan P.
Ladson, SC

"The fine line work these artists do is unreal. My geometric sleeve required precision down to the millimeter and they nailed it. This place is a hidden gem."

Alex M.
Goose Creek, SC

Get In Touch

Book Your Session

Ready to get your next tattoo? Reach out and we'll match you with the perfect artist.

Visit the Studio

Located in the heart of Summerville. Walk-ins welcome, but appointments recommended for custom work.

Address 10150 Dorchester Rd Suite 213
Summerville, SC 29485

Studio Hours

Mon – Fri10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SundayClosed
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