Corporate Etching on MT's?

[1jump2many]

I notice if you want to get a retired Leatherman MT in NIB or Mint condition most of the time they seem to be a promotional version with corporate etching on them.  What are members opinions of how this etching effects the value of a retired MT?  Do you think it devalues it, or possibly increases the value?  I'm curious to see what others think so if I decide to buy one I can better have an idea of what to expect to pay.

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[jim guy]

I dont know if it affects the value or not, but I dont want any with corporate logos on them. I know some out there look for those.

[american lockpicker]

It depends on the logo with me.

[RaptorMan]

I prefer no logo but if the price is right and I want it bad enough then the logo means nothing to me and I will work to remove it some how.

[Neil]

If its a user then I really don't care.

 For a collection it would depend on the logo/corporation.  A cool logo would increase my interest, where as the details of Smith & Bloggs Accident Lawyers would be a definite turn off

[rp252]

What do you guys use to remove the logos... without damaging the finish of the MT itself?

Brasso and patience? 

[Neil]

I just leave them.

[1jump2many]

What do you guys use to remove the logos... without damaging the finish of the MT itself?

Brasso and patience? 

I was wondering that too.  A torch and grinder?   

[MultiMat]

I did not like having Microsoft branding on my LM Pulse , so I used my Dremal  . See Here http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,6375.0.html

[RaptorMan]

I did not like having Microsoft branding on my LM Pulse , so I used my Dremal  . See Here http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,6375.0.html

 

[rp252]

I did not like having Microsoft branding on my LM Pulse , so I used my Dremal  . See Here http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,6375.0.html

Cheers bud - I got exactly the same problem with my Pulse.  I've been tempted to dremel it but never got around to it.  Might give it a go now

[1jump2many]

I did not like having Microsoft branding on my LM Pulse , so I used my Dremal  . See Here http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,6375.0.html

Was the Windows logo actually etched or was it more of a paint?  The job you did looks great.  A bit shinier that the rest of the tool but definitely a good job.  I was recently looking at the same Pulse with the Windows logo on eBay but passed.  Now with your directions I won't be as shy about getting an MT with a logo on it.  Thanks for the help.

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[ducktapehero]

I won't buy one with a LOGO unless it's a company I like, which I rarely see.

[genevabuck]

I would love for Leatherman to sell a miltary echted line.  I would buy a Marine Corps on in a heartbeat.  I think that they would be big sellers. 

[MultiMat]

I did not like having Microsoft branding on my LM Pulse , so I used my Dremal  . See Here http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,6375.0.html

Was the Windows logo actually etched or was it more of a paint?  The job you did looks great.  A bit shinier that the rest of the tool but definitely a good job.  I was recently looking at the same Pulse with the Windows logo on eBay but passed.  Now with your directions I won't be as shy about getting an MT with a logo on it.  Thanks for the help.

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Definitely not  paint 'falling from sky man' it is Laser etching I think Def/Grant gave a good description of the process in the linked thread . I could easily enough have polished the rest of the Pulse , but that Pulse has been emarked for a paint job