Anyone Else Hate Blade Stampings?

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Hazardous

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I have a feeling I'm not the only one who can't stand any kind on writing or bizzare design stamped on the blade of a knife.

I'm not talking about a makers mark or a decorative Damascus pattern, I'm talking about promotional ad copy.

There have been several times when I have seen a balanced knife design with a nicely patterned blade only to turn it over and read "Alligator Skinner" or"Super Krypto SteelPlus 2001" or some other such nonsense stamped in huge letters across the blade. It drives me crazy.

I was so happy to find a Spyderco Military that didn't say "Military" across the beautiful blade I nearly fainted before I could draw my wallet. I've since found out this was some sort of pre-production knife or just a plain mistake that slipped out the door. I love it anyway.

I wish knife makers would give buyers an option. I would even pay a bit MORE for less work if I could get some designs without any blade stamping. Manufacturers, are you listening?
 
I second the motion.. as I loom over to my beloved 'Manila folder' balisong collection. From a collector's standpoint it is a good 'telltale' on the condition of the blade is there is ink on the markings but all in all I find it annoying and an eyesore.
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I would never buy blade with something written on it (besides maker name or logo).

But in near future you (in US) might not be able to buy "clean" blade: WARNING!! THIS BLADE IS SHARP!! Manufacturer is not responsible for .....

See the thread about warnings.
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What thread about warnings? I did a search and didn't turn up anything.

You're kidding about marking the blade with a warning, right? I hope so...

Ryan

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I hate markings on a blade of any kind. On my work I go to the extreme of signing the blade with an ingraver in a place that doesn't attract a lot of attention and detract from the beauty of the knife. It might be a lousy form of advertising, but it's what I prefer. I think my customers do too, as many have commented on it.

Jake
 
While I like blades to carry a mark, I do not like stuff written across my blade or handle. Makes it look like it was handed out in a cereal box.

When I got my Starmate, one thing that REALLY got me irritated was the raised ink type etch on the blade. All it makes me think about is when those letters start getting worn off, and the print starts looking like crap.

Stamp or engrave the blade with your mark - don't write on the thing!

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[This message has been edited by Brian_Turner (edited 02-18-2000).]
 
This really bugs me too.Two prime examples are the Masters Of Defense series.There are a couple of their knives I like but come on do you really need to see that giant logo every time you whip out the knife.The other is the spyderco police model with the word POLICE stamped across the blade.I like this knife but I'm not a cop or a wannabe and would feel strange opening that one up and having someone comment about my "police" knife.
troy
 
I agree especially if it is a work knife because then the stamp just gets all messed up but sometime if it is a show knife then it may be a good thing.......
 
I thought it wa just me! I want and appreciate tasteful, small makers marks or model information on knives. But I hate unnecessary and ulgy blade etchings or markings. I think they make what could be a good looking knife, look cheap!

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