The Krait Neck Knife

Darrel Ralph

Darrel Ralph

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Yes I have seen the Smith and Wesson Neck knife about 5 months ago.

I guess I should be smiling for the knock off of the Krait neck knife :}, but It stopped Outdoor edge from producing my version of the knife.
Les Robertson is handleing the REAL Krait Neck knife. It is made well and cuts well.
No Whistle on it either hehehehhehe . The Smith has a whistle . It Blows~~~~~

This kind of thing happends when folks like the design I guess. I am not connected to this Smith and Wesson knife in any way and was not paid a royality :{. They just produced the design without permission.

I think Kit Carson had a go around with the fellow who does there designs also. Same type of situation.

Cant win them all I guess...
ralphneck.jpg

Here's a pic of the real thing .. ask Les for details
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Web Site At www.infinet.com/~browzer/bldesmth.html
Take a look!!!



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Web Site At www.infinet.com/~browzer/bldesmth.html
Take a look!!!




 
Darrel, I like yours much better and would "NEVER" buy another S&W product again for there unethical business practices!!!!!!!
 
question....Why cant Outdoor edge produce a version? You designed it. If you let Outdoor Edge make an authorized version what would happen? You can prove it is you design. What would Smith say "He can't let Outdoor Edge make a version of his knife because we ripped him off"?

I will tell you this kind of unethical practice by Smith really disappoints me.



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-Dennis-


 
It has always been a bummer when this kind of stuff happens. Even worse when it happens to a friend's design. Yeah it is flattering, but not many makers have the resources to patent all they do. The most it seems we can do is take CJ's suggestion and not do business with the individuals and companies that use the designs of others freely.
 
Well, here's my 2 cents.....
While I know that all of Darrel's knives and designs are of impeccable quality, and most, if not all of his folder designs have broken new ground, when it comes to fixed blade designs, it's hard to come up with something that has not been done before.

Knives & swords have been around too darned long for there to be too much that is original, besides subtle changes in grind lines, handle materials, steel quality, and a few other cosmetics.

And before I'm drawn & quartered, art knives is a whole 'nother kettle of fish!
 
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