I suppose things change over time, even in the military. When I was in VietNam nobody cared what we carried if it was a personal item, including knives. It didn't matter if they were logoed Buck, Gerber, Case, or whatever. Possibly the difference was that we were normally in the "bush", and did not encounter much "big brass" in the boonies, thereby dodging more hassles.
I can understand manufacturers producing "sterile" items for the military contracts, but items for individuals should carry the logos, etc. I would certainly like them on any Scrap Yard knives I purchase - it is a sharp logo!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Tom