Photos Naked Blades

[onojoe]

Ive always preferred the look of a naked blade, it seems that a lot of traditional knife makers feel the need to write something on the blades. I think it distracts, what are your thoughts?

Nothing on this blade brings out the beauty to me

Do they really need to tell me this is stag?

 

[SVTFreak]

I have to agree. I much prefer blades with no stamping or etching. I will accept it if the knife is great, or if a patina will cover it on up. But generally not my favorite. I will forgive a small maker mark.

 

[JohnDF]

I also agree. I don't care for blade etching, especially as it starts to fade. Extra branding isn't needed.

 

[kamagong]

With regards to your second knife, it's a non-issue. A bit of use and you won't be able to tell anything was even there.

 

[PaulS.]

I agree. Same knives (except the wood), but I prefer the one without the writing.

 

[Reitwagen]

I don't care for blade etching, but the worst of all is all the English on the Böker knives.

 

[Fodderwing]

As far as an etch goes I totally prefer NONE. I have seen many deep stamped blades that were very attractive especially on an old blade.

 

[Gary W. Graley]

I like the frosted look on the Boker for some reason

G2

 

[PaulS.]

I don't care for blade etching, but the worst of all is all the English on the Böker knives.

There's a Böker knife I like, but I haven't bought it because of the blade etching. I already know what I bought, so why do I need to see the brand name on the blade? I try to be discreet when using my knives in public so nobody sees what's on the blade anyway.

 

[gaj999]

I like mine plain. I also like fewer bells and whistles when it comes to other decorative stuff. If the design of the knife isn't elegant, it's like putting lipstick on a pig. And if the design is elegant, it needs nothing that distracts from that beauty.

 

[JohnDF]

As far as an etch goes I totally prefer NONE. I have seen many deep stamped blades that were very attractive especially on an old blade.

Agreed. A tasteful blade stamp is nice sometimes and won't fade like etching.

 

[12B10]

I think the majority of knife collectors and probably most enthusiasts as well would agree that naked blades are preferred. Which makes me wonder why so many makers etch their blades. Seems a lot of these knives are more expensive than the average Joe would pay anyway, so why etch blades that are essentially intended for collectors and enthusiasts? Do they think we like it?

 

[JTB_5]

I like a tang stamp or logo, but not etching on the blade. My Lanniers have great little logos, in my opinion:

 

[black mamba]

I guess I'm in the minority, 'cause I like bling, just about any and every kind.

Etches, Filing and a Cutout

Etches and Frost Etches on All Blades

Etches, Stamping and Fancy Bolsters

 

[Wurrwulf]

I'm not a fan of most etches, but I will say that I do find a lot of the "frosted" blades attractive. Boker's "Tree Brand Classic" comes to mind.

The "$2 Razor" Maher & Grosh etch is probably my favorite of the regular etch styles.

 

[meako]

I can go either way....it's deffo an old school thing.

 

[Ernie1980]

In general I am not a fan of markings on the blades, it usually “cheapens” the look of a nice knife!

 

[Old Biker]

I like the frosted look on the Boker for some reason

G2

I liked it too, and then this happened.

O.B.

 

[Chui]

- agreed, certainly not keen on anything on the blade except a patina.

Can't understand either, why makers write anything other than their name or logo.........I mean, Mercedes, Ford, whoever, don't write 'Cars' on their cars

No matter really........at the end of the day, no-one is wrong, and we can all like what we want - choice

Have a great weekend, everyone...

 

[A.L.]

I think un-x-ld knives are rather tasteful, but I also agree. I think it’s like fine clothes: the ones that are well made are not advertising themselves. Then cheap clothes need to show up loud yet are not any more tasteful.