Help me choose my winning logo design! 2nd poll

Matthew Gregory said:
Very few people are interested in holding and maintaining standards.
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I don't know that I would call using a graphic only as a maker's mark (or one with initials, like mine) "low standards". But I do now see it as somewhat shortsighted.
 
I personally like the logos rather than names (not that I don't appreciate the names on blades at all) it's just what my goal is on my knives for right now.
 
I remember hearing about SharpbyCoop's tragedy before. But I decided to look through the thread this time to see where I can find remaining images. Page 71 starts off good and strong Matthew Gregory Matthew Gregory .
 
Matthew Gregory said:
Exactly the point.


Use your name to mark your work.
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Yeah, some of us tried to make that point prior in this thread.

If your work survives you, your name should as well. Personally, I like the logo on the blade and the name etched/stamped/lasered on the ricasso. Name can be on the spine or tang as well, just so that it’s not in an area that could be worn away or lost in a regrind.
But, I’m only a buyer, so who cares what I say.
 
David Mary said:
There's nothing to worry about. I'm not going to stop making knives while I await my new stencils, I'm not going to make knives with the old ones when they get here, and I'm not going to miss a meal because of this decision.
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That means I'll have collector DM blades with the old style mark! I appreciate you making my pieces more exclusive 😉
 
DocJD said:
Unless you are trying to hide / avoid new customers , just clearly put your name on the knives you make .

Nobody buys just because of a cool enigmatic logo , especially if they can't decipher it ! ;)
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That's why the first one on the box is best: 'design initials.' (I dont remember seeing it last round.) Relative to the other three, it's classy and unique. Similar to Heretic or Medford. At a glance, you know what those are.
 
Linus Knives said:
Of course. I want my logo to be obvious but I don’t want it to just be my name especially with the length of it. I think a lot of handmade knives look much more professional with a logo and not just text.
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The name is a little busy. The knife designs could be end of box with model numbers and such.
 
Interestingly for the one custom knife i own. I have a whole laminated sheet proving the custom knife is custom and how he customed it.

And admittedly the mark on the knife isn't great.
 
SharpBits said:
Me as well! I happy David is going to add his name again, but sad that he has to take a loss on his stencils.
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Perhaps he doesn't need to throw them away, they can still be used for throwback pieces, kinda like how Emerson keeps bringing back designs after he discontinued them 😁
 
Linus Knives said:
Of course. I want my logo to be obvious but I don’t want it to just be my name especially with the length of it. I think a lot of handmade knives look much more professional with a logo and not just text.
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The name is a little busy. The knife designs could be end of box with model numbers and suc
GrumpySoreOldBastard said:
Embrace the simple and obvious,how about LK knifes?
FWIW a quick search turned up no north american knife maker results with that moniker.
A circle around the letters LK wouldn't be a bad look.
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Chris Reeves is another good example...although the CR looks like a ranch brand, a little.
 
One of the major reasons I haven't put my name on is because I don't own a laser ( don't have the funds) and my name is pretty long and small and I have no way of putting it on at the moment.
when I can afford the laser I want, I really like the idea and the look of the logo on the blade and the name on the back of the spine
 
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