EOD Digging knife

[Mcdaniel1991]

My intent was never to sell or mass produce this knife...I simply wanted to try and make one similar to there's. I'm not sure why that's disrespectful. The knife will be used for my personal use and made by me. A lot of the inspiration for the knife did come from the Vehement knife I posted a picture of, however I did make changes to all the lines and steel used so it's not a copy. I also kinda gave up on it because it's a lot more difficult than I anticipated, I applaud all of you that make these works of art.

 

[Vehement Knives]

My intent was never to sell or mass produce this knife...I simply wanted to try and make one similar to there's. I'm not sure why that's disrespectful. The knife will be used for my personal use and made by me. A lot of the inspiration for the knife did come from the Vehement knife I posted a picture of, however I did make changes to all the lines and steel used so it's not a copy. I also kinda gave up on it because it's a lot more difficult than I anticipated, I applaud all of you that make these works of art.

As much as most professional knife makers support and encourage one another, there are also those who look to ride design coattails and essentially "steal" a piece of the pie. I don't believe this is the case with you. I trust that instead of spending $400 on a knife, you'd rather take on the challenge of making one for yourself. How do you think I got into this business myself!? But I don't know you, so when I see my knife being used to market a new product, I'll chime in.
I can also tell you, first-hand, that these are some of the toughest knives to engineer and make. Years of field use and design trial and error lead to this incarnation of the model. I don't blame you for not wanting to conquer the process for one knife.

Now that that's cleared up, feel free to email me at info@vehementknives.com should you ever need any tips or advice on making stuff for yourself. I was passed a lot of information on this forum many years ago. It's how I got my start, I try to pay that back a frequently as possible.

V/R

Matt Martin
Vehement Knives

 

[Mcdaniel1991]

Thank you very much for understanding. I apologize once again for any unintentional disrespect. Being stationed in Germany I'm in need of a really stout digging knife and the Uxo knife you design fits the bill perfectly, if only I could afford it I would buy it!

 

[Kloepper Knife Works]

As much as most professional knife makers support and encourage one another, there are also those who look to ride design coattails and essentially "steal" a piece of the pie. I don't believe this is the case with you. I trust that instead of spending $400 on a knife, you'd rather take on the challenge of making one for yourself. How do you think I got into this business myself!? But I don't know you, so when I see my knife being used to market a new product, I'll chime in.
I can also tell you, first-hand, that these are some of the toughest knives to engineer and make. Years of field use and design trial and error lead to this incarnation of the model. I don't blame you for not wanting to conquer the process for one knife.

Now that that's cleared up, feel free to email me at info@vehementknives.com should you ever need any tips or advice on making stuff for yourself. I was passed a lot of information on this forum many years ago. It's how I got my start, I try to pay that back a frequently as possible.

V/R

Matt Martin
Vehement Knives

^ Class act. You're setting an excellent example for those of us just getting our start.

Thank you very much for understanding. I apologize once again for any unintentional disrespect. Being stationed in Germany I'm in need of a really stout digging knife and the Uxo knife you design fits the bill perfectly, if only I could afford it I would buy it!

Well said.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

This thread is a perfect example of how well knifemakers cooperate when asked. All it takes is an email or PM and you often get much more than you ever expected. The best way is directly contacting the maker. Most can be easily found in a search and the email or other contact info located. If posting about your request on BF, give clear details about what you are looking for and clearly state your reason you want the info.

A typically good way to ask a question about making a copy of a style is:
"I really like the XYX Master by ABC Knives. Unfortunately, I am a Marine on a fixed income, and will have to try and make one like it myself. Does anyone know how I can contact him?"
That may get you a direct reply from the maker with offers of assistance, drawings/plans, and occasionally a cast off blade or profiled blank.
It is all about giving respect to the creator of a pattern and asking for help. Most makers gladly encourage others to try and make their own.

I have contacted famous makers with patented designs and asked permission to use a feature, or even make a copy. To date only one has refused ( and he had a valid reason that concerned contracts with a manufacturer). Most freely sent me what would be called "Intellectual Property", which would be closely guarded in other industries. All any asked for was that I give credit when publishing any photos or other public postings, that I not make only one, and that I not publish the information they provided me.