Since he asked so nice, I made him one

@JParanee A man of great taste!

Can anyone else agree this a much more interesting conversation than just "nice knife" fifteen times? It seems the mods are intent on sucking the fun out of this forum as my infractions are growing so we'll be back to kumbaya pretty soon.

 

kam your a smart dude just keep it civil

The mods have a tough job and Lorien this forums mod is a great guy and cares more than any of us deserve

I love the thought provoking stuff just be kind

Trust me

 

So Phill invented the tanto? Is this what im getting? (Head shaking)

ETA: ^no one said this as @JParanee pointed out. I apologize.

Knives and knife shapes have been around for centuries...its only in this day of age that someones ideas can be attacked. Who cares.
The more the merrier. Soon...there will be no new knifemakers because all the shapes will have been taken!!
People need to remember that all these new knives are because some older well established maker taught the new guy how to make knives. Usually of their design...for free!!
Chris didnt patent the RIL. Gave it away to every maker..for free!! This is one example.

There are only so many steels, and so many handle materials and blade shapes to be used. Jeez.
Give the guy a break.

By the way, not my style of knife...but excellent job!!!

 

I apologize if my previous post seems harsh.
But seriously...

Merry Christmas Everyone!!

 

No one said that so you can shake your head till you get a better understanding and do some research that Hartsfield and Lum brought this American version to the forefront

Emerson was than inspired by Phil’s chisel grinds

No Phill did not invent tanto or chisel grinds but he was one of the first to promote it in this country with his designs

I’m not guessing at this stuff

 

Not harsh

Wrong

 

I again apologize...i was not attacking Phil at all. Was just pointing out that tantos and wrapped cord handles have been around for a long while.
Not my intention to attack any makers, actually the complete opposite.
I have a lot of respect for knifemakers, just not crybabies.

 

@AVigil

My original post was meant to defend you. I dont know you, but i do know that you didnt post saying “look at this knife I design and came up with all on my own!”
I don’t feel like you need to give credit to someone else’s design, especially when you were such good friends with Phil.
Anyhow, I’m sorry if I overstepped any boundaries.

 

Who is a crybaby ?

I think you just dont understand what this conversation is about

Adam makes a very nice version of a Hartsfield style Kwaiken

Kam made a comment that Adam should give credit to his inspiration which by the way he has done for years which is Phill

Kam made the comment that it was more Tendick like because of the Sori

This is all splitting hairs and any knife including Bens fantastic work in this genre that looks like the above knives are inspired by Hartsfield and if you do not know that you do not know the history of this genre

Please take no offense

 

No offence taken at all.

I have much to learn.

However, crying out that some style is someone else’s bothers me when it could have been said “hey that looks like so and so’s” instead of “plagiarism!!”

 

Kam and Adam got off on the wrong foot on another thread and it spilled over to here which is a shame

I agree it’s X Mas and we all should be positive and thankful

There are many makers making knives in this genre now and I’m very happy they are

Adam beautiful knife and great work

 

Adam’s work is beautiful. I agree.
And it was nice of him to take on a fixed blade for a customer at this holiday season.
Sorry i stirred the pot...i will retreat from this thread with my tail between my legs.

Just know that i have utmost respect for you @JParanee and @AVigil

 

The same to you my friend

 

Btw, nice knife, Adam. No way would I have mistaken that for a Tendick. My personal preference would have been for the swedge grind to coordinate with the other grind...or would that make it look like someone else's work. C'mon, guys, a Kwaiken is a Kwaiken is a Kwaiken. They're gonna resemble!!

 

Exactly what i was trying to say. Lol. You found a way to say it eloquently.

 

Cool knives.

 

Adam, I love your knives, and you are a very gifted maker.

Wish I could make knives of you caliber.
Paul