Why no sterile blades?

[asdf12345]

I think some of the models, esp. 710, 530, and 2550 would be really nice without the Benchmade logo or reverse designer's logo. Did Benchmade release any models with sterile blades?

 

[jkarp_53]

Others will chime in, but no I have never seen a sterile blade in any of their production models. I have seen blades without serial numbers, not first or prototypes, which may have been spares. I have one of these blades, but it does have the standard laser markings. The pics following show this blade without the limited run serial number on the right side:

 

[eb1118]

I kind of like the Benchmade logo on my knives. First, the butterfly I'd really cool. Also, it makes the knife harder to fake, and I'm sure Benchmade and other companies do it for the exposure.

 

[Redmasta]

I wish they would atleast drop the makers logo and keep only the small blade steel engraving on the right side. I despise labeling on blades and avoid first productions like the plague. I also find myself avoiding limited editions because of the same tacky writing. Fixed blades from Esee and Tops literally make me cringe like nails running down a chalk board lol.

I don't why I hate branding all over my product. I won't by clothes with any writing or large logos and the first thing I do with a new car is whip out the fishing line and debadge it leaving only the auto makers emblem.