"Steampunk"

[jdm61]

LOL. And lets not EVEN get into who might be the ACTUAL copyright holder of the image. If a pro took the pics, is it the knifemaker who employed the photographer under a "work for hire" theory or the photographer? Or maybe the buyer of the knife once it is sold?

My opinion does not count for much here or in Europe, but the attributed use of the photos on this U.S. based website does comply with Section 107-118 of U.S. Copyright law, "Fair Use"(title 17, U. S. Code).

All of these knives are interesting in their own ways, but I love the Van Barnett! Thanks for posting them! :thumbup:

 

[Bruce Bump]

Yeah right! with so many mechanisms I'm liable to shoot myself in the foot.

Oh YEAH! Go ahead Bruce, build a Steampunk "Cut-n-Shoot"!

Kind regards,

Jos

 

[richard harley]

i like i like! I enjoy this style very neat!

 

[HTMD]

...the ACTUAL copyright holder of the image.

I can't comment about other countries but in the US it is the photographer who owns the image. Things are pretty informal sometimes in the knife world but outside the knife world (still within the business/commercial world), when I receive a request for an image it is often accompanied by a form that allows me to specify the limits of use. Limits on image use can vary and are potentially negotiable. The photographer may even choose to, as Coop points out, not exercise his/her rights at all on a case by case basis. When I send images to editors and publications I always address the rights by specifically giving permission for use in writing.

A common remedy in the absence of permission asked and given is to publicly attribute the image to its creator. Everybody's reasonably satisfied with this approach as long as the person who appropriated the image from the web isn't using it commercially (for financial gain). In that scenario (like here in this thread) there's not much risk to either the photographer or the person using the image. It's actually, as Coop points out, a win-win for all concerned.

Would it be 'nice' to ask first? Of course, but I agree with Coop and others that in this situation (non-commercial use with attribution) it's hard to see a logical basis for any direct or implied criticism of the OP. One way show support for the OP and his thread, yet avoid conflict within the thread, is to VOTE positively for the thread (see 'rate this thread' above right). This is one of those times where I did exactly that.

 

[Jos]

Completely agree with your post.

And like I stated before, this "reposting" can only be good for the knifemakers business... and maybe even for the photographers business. (Well, If I would live any closer, I would seriously consider letting you, or Coop, take professional pictures of my collection!)

One way show support for the OP and his thread, yet avoid conflict within the thread, is to VOTE positively for the thread (see 'rate this thread' above right). This is one of those times where I did exactly that.

Will do!:thumbup:

Edit: don't see "rate this thread"... this is one of them membership thingies isn't it?

Kind regards,

Jos

 

[JCoutts]

There is a lot of very well done Steampunk styled stuff out there, and all of the knives shown here are no exception. They are absolutely beautiful in design and function, the movement of the gears and opening of the handle, the iris, the locking mechanisms... These pieces are amazing and they show the amount of time and talent that was put into making such cool pieces. Very very nice to see and I am sure they are wonderful for the owners as well!!

 

[andimichel]

Nice really good looking.Sharpness is good.Best brand with clear trade mark and logos.Me and my friend jon are very loyal to this product.Qaulity and performance is really good.



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[Esav Benyamin]

Edit: don't see "rate this thread"... this is one of them membership thingies isn't it?

No, not a membership thing. Look at the line directly above the first post on each page:
View First Unread . Thread Tools . Administrative . Search Thread . Rate This Thread . Inline Mod

 

[machineage]

I love those knives! awesome design! a lot of my abstract art work involves mechanical and industrial themes, so combined with knife's, that's really interesting. I have found pictures of my art work on various art tumbl's and have no idea how they got there. They always included my profile with them so I just think it's a win win to have pictures of your work posted. RP