My new logo

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B. Davis knives

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This is my new logo.

Let me tell yall some about it.
The chicken foot was my great great Uncles cattel brand.
So I will put Brian Davis On one side of the tang and the chickens foot wiil go on the otherside of the tang.
So tell me what Yall think about this if Yall like it or not.
 

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With all due respect, and it probably looks great on a bovine, I don't think I'd put it on a knife I intended to sell. Just MHO--sorry.
 
I agree. Some elements just don't work on a knife.
For example, no matter how religious you are, a cross on a knife seems out of place. Same goes for puppy dogs and kittens. Likewise, I think a chicken foot just doesn't seem right on a knife blade.....unless your name is Brian Birdfoot - then it would mean instant recognition - like John Deere's deer and Fred Bear's bear....or Tony Hawk's hawk (My son used to skate with him) .

If you really like the logo ( and there is nothing wrong with it), you might change the wording to "NOT FOR CHICKENS". That would tie in the symbol to the knife. You could move the "CUSTOM MADE KNIVES" under your name on the other side. This would allow you to just use the BD/CMK mark alone if needed. The words "NOT FOR CHICKENS" should be above the foot ,and as large as will fit. (See next statement)

Another problem with the logo is size. Things look pretty good in 12 point type and at 3" tall. But,looking at the 1" image on my screen, I can't make out "CUSTOM MADE KNIVES". Shrink that down to 1/4" and see what you get. The chicken foot will be fine, but the CMK will be microscopic. Even at 1/2" tall, I don't think the writing on your logo will reproduce. Print out your logo and reduce it on a copy machine to actual size, and see how it fairs.

Also, remember that a person looking at the knife most likely never met your grandfather, or has any idea that it is a family symbol.

All this is just my take on it. Everyone has different opinions and values, so mine do not trump anyone's. If the logo is suitable to you, then let no one cause you to change it.

Stacy
 
Well I think it will make folks ask why its on there then they get to know more about me and my knives.
So I will keep it it means a lot to me to have it on there the man lived to be 103 years old.
 
I think the design is cool. If you didnt tell me it was a Chicken foot I would have thought, well thats just a cool design he worked up. I do agree with Stacy on when you shrink it down though. If it means something to you then go with it. I dont think everyone buys knives because of the logo....Its the design and skill that makes the knife is what people are after. But I will admit, some logo's dont appeal to me either. So its all what matters to you and if your not worried about what someone else may think of it. It has a story and I think people will like to hear that. Its the knife I want, not the logo:thumbup:

Best of luck either way!

Chris

B. Davis knives said:
Well I think it will make folks ask why its on there then they get to know more about me and my knives.
So I will keep it it means a lot to me to have it on there the man lived to be 103 years old.
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I agree with Stacy that you need to use the mark alone and not with writing. It's just not practical.

As to the mark I thought they were candles at first. I understand about the emotional connection and that is a very important thing. I personally would work on a stylized version of it maybe incorporating something that tied you to your great great uncle.

Patrice
 
If you're really intent on using the chicken foot I would have that on one side like Stacy mentioned and put your name and CKM on the other. EVen looking at the thumbnail I can't make out what it says underneath it. Let alone when you shrink it down more to put on a knife. Unless you're planning on making the logo the same size as your avatar.... And even that is tough to read the writing underneath.
 
Thanks Yall that is what I interned to do.
Just the foot on one side and my name on the other side it said that in my original post.

Thanks
Brian Davis
 
I think the chicken foot would look cool if it had the initials B and D in the spaces between the toes, without the other writing. I think the chicken foot is unique.
 
I do really like the chicken foot, don't get rid of that. Like I said, the foot is so unique, if you get famous people will know you just by the chicken foot....kinda like the Mercedes symbol.:D
 
I agree with R.C.Reichert. The chicken foot is cool and your initials between the toes would look good. Not to many people have a symbol related to there families. So it's not about weather you use it or not but how you use it that will make the differance. john
 
I like it. The chicken foot is cool to me, but then I'm a weirdo so I don't know if that's good or bad for you. ;) Seriously though, I think it's a cool logo and I'd go with it. This is certainly no more strange than having a logo of a horse, or a sparrow, arrowhead, etc. The chicken foot is actually a little more interesting if anything. I will agree with the idea of the logo on one side and your name on the other. Logo looks good though brother! Run with it.
 
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