Need Idea for Special Handle

colu41

colu41

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So the wife of a good friend of mine messaged me asking for a knife with a Minnesota Vikings handle for him as a gift. Now, other than hydro-dipping, anyone have ideas?
She's looking for an actual Viking logo handle, not just the purple/yellow color scheme.
 
Maybe something like this wood that would capture the colors of the team. Or perhaps find a small team pin and embed it in the scales.

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That is actually very cool. It's finding the right set of scales that would be the problem.
 
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You could do something like this. I use a scroll saw and turquoise inlace. The inlace comes in different colors.
 
colu41 said:
That is actually very cool. It's finding the right set of scales that would be the problem.
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You could always try finding a scale maker on Facebook or Instagram. They would be good resources for finding someone who could make you a set to match your needs. I'm always seeing people post stuff like that on those 2 sites. That's where I would start if I needed/wanted something like that.
 
Make the handle in a light and even toned wood and take it to a trophy shop for laser engraving of the logo. You can use stacked purple/yellow layers at the bolster, butt, and as handle spacers.

One of my future toys will be a 50W or 100W CO2 laser engraver. I can use it to do blade marking, scrimshaw, and custom handle personalizing. A wedding cake knife is a nice sale, but one with the couples names and wedding date and a silhouette of them kissing on the handle would bring a premium price.
 
golfer1 said:
May not be appropo, but remember the Viking symbols are patented.
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More like trademarked. If you buy something with the logo already on it, the royalty has been paid. If that item is unaltered, like a golf ball marker, why can't you embed that into your handle? Having said that, I'm not a lawyer. In reality, one knife for personal use, not sure anyone has the time.... You might get a cease and desist letter...if they can trace the knife to you. Ramping up to scale is another matter. Check out first Dale doctrine if concerned.
 
kwakn said:
More like trademarked. If you buy something with the logo already on it, the royalty has been paid. If that item is unaltered, like a golf ball marker, why can't you embed that into your handle? Having said that, I'm not a lawyer. In reality, one knife for personal use, not sure anyone has the time.... You might get a cease and desist letter...if they can trace the knife to you. Ramping up to scale is another matter. Check out first Dale doctrine if concerned.
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First Sale Doctrine
 
kwakn said:
More like trademarked. If you buy something with the logo already on it, the royalty has been paid. If that item is unaltered, like a golf ball marker, why can't you embed that into your handle? Having said that, I'm not a lawyer. In reality, one knife for personal use, not sure anyone has the time.... You might get a cease and desist letter...if they can trace the knife to you. Ramping up to scale is another matter. Check out first Dale doctrine if concerned.
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...................they need to pay to him for free advertising .
 
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