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If you don't like it, and think it would improve the value, mod the knife. Remove the logo. It is of course yours to do what you want with after purchasing. With all the constant complaints about the logo on ALL of the Massdrop collabs you would think there is an untapped secondary market for removing the logos and reselling.
Hey Jonas, if you see this ..... Maybe run it by the powers that be and go with a single "M" or a "MD" for branding. The underlined M from the massdrop Android app looks great I would use that.
"I would like to recommend that massdrop not use the blade as a banner for their name as the discounts you get do not justify the add space."
Bullshit, you are getting a Reate Knife, designed by a well known and respected custom maker, FOR $300. Name another one I challenge you, that quality, big name designer. GO!
" For what is essentially a giant group buy the discounts are relatively anemic compared to the eventual street price."
Everything decreases in value. Resale on this will be better than most consumer items. Not sure what your point is here. This knife will hold value, in terms of percentage, better than a new car.
" I suggest putting the massdrop name on the inside of the liner/scale or on the underside of the back space (where applicable) like custom knife makers sometimes do. This way the name is still present with out affecting the perception of value. "
Pretty sure I addressed this earlier. You want Massdrop to hide their name like it is shameful. They brought the whole project together, honestly, what would it be without them?
"I liken it to buying a quality brand name knife at Wallmart only to have the Wallmart name emblazoned on the side of the knife blade. "
LOL? What quality brand knives does Walmart have ANYTHING to do with the design and production of? Do you think Walmart helps grow the pineapples they sell? This is absurd.
"1. Wallmart was an example (hypothetical). Wallmart like Massdrop has nothing to do with the design or manufacture of a brand name knife."
Errrr WALLMART. Ok. Jonas and Massdrop have a lot more invested in producing and selling these knives than you think.
"2. Some custom knife makers will sign their name on the inside of the handle/scale or on a small gold plaque on the inside of the back spacer to be viewed when the knife is opened, not to "hide" but to maintain the aesthetics ( I guarantee custom knife makers don't share your opinion that it's shameful to do so). "`
I didn't ask, or even demand, any designer or company do this. You did.
" 3. One custom knife maker that comes to mind who also did a deal with massdrop is Gavco who's massdrop knifes are also being manufactured by a high quality Chinese company. You can buy Reate knives directly from them as well as other distributors for not much more than the 300.00 price you brought up. Clearly you did not comprehend what I said because I had to explain it to you. Maybe ask some others on here if they would rather not have a massdrop billboard slapped on the side of their knife blades. You've made the mistake of reinterpreting what I said and adding your own emotional opinions (are you buddies with someone in massdrop?). You seem to be expending a considerable amount of effort railing against my comments on this matter as if it were a personal attack on you. But hey it's your time right? "
This is a big one. First off, Gavko.
Which custom makers sign their name inside the handle or scale on a small gold plaque on the inside of the backspacer to be viewed when the knife is opened? OF A PRODUCTION KNIFE SELLING FOR $300? You didn't even approach my question. Name another Reate quality knife from a major designer for anywhere near this price. Clearly you didn't comprehend what I said.
Nobody is reinterpreting what you are saying, it is all being taken literally. If you don't mean what you are typing don't type it.
I agree, it is your time. Your time to chase yourself in circles and not make a point.
I, for one, vastly prefer the opinion of random internet guy who thinks a "quality, name brand knife" purchased at Walmart is comparable to any of the massdrop collaborations.