(Very?) Good Knife Co. and an oddly familiar maker's mark

[David Mary]

As many of you know, back in 2020 I took over making the Good Knife Co. models for Chad when John, of JK Knives, who had been making them up until then, decided to focus more on his own knife models. Since then I have had the good pleasure of building several of Chad's excellent outdoor oriented knife designs.

Well I happened to be browsing the forum, and came upon a post in this thread:

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Post in thread 'Your newest addition:traditionals of course!'

Feb 24, 2025

Out for a walk today in a county park with my latest acquisition, a Very Good Knife Co Wasp. Also shown is my GEC83 for size comparison. I did radius the handle to suit me (the original handles were dead flat) and I dyed the handles from natural micarta to a darker brown. At 6-3/4" long, think it and the GEC are a nice combination for a walk.

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Immediately I thought wow what a coincidence, this knife looks a lot like a slightly slimmer 24/7 design by Chad! And the company name is Very Good Knife Co.

I showed Chad what I found, and looks like he had seen knives from this company before as well, as he then showed me this:



That maker's mark looks oddly familiar.




Did I maybe see these knives a decade ago before I came up with my own mark, and inadvertently imitate it? Better look into it.... Ah found them on IG. Look like I'm off the hook since this company with an oddly familiar name and mark is less than half as old as David Mary Custom and Good Knife Co. But the world sure is full of funny coincidences.

 

[SharpBits]

You can never be disappointed enough in some people. At least we know the who the original creators are.

 

[David Mary]

Could just be coincidences SharpBits .

 

[DocJD]

Congratulations , looks like you've been cloned , sort of like ?

"Sincerest form of flattery " , or so they say .

Might want to try to protect against this , IDK .

 

[sharp image]

Illuminati. This could have a much deeper meaning

 

[AntDog]

Dirty pool.

 

[Runs With Scissors]

Awful lot of coincidence there, but the valknut has been around since the 8th Century, and that's really all there is to the Very Good logo thing.

I think it's a blatant rip off, but...I have been accused of excessive cynicism once or twice...

But...when you're worth ripping off, that means you are movin' up in the world. Right?

I promise, if I see your knives on Amazon for $17.99 plus free Amazon shipping, you'll still be the one getting my blade funds...

 

[David Mary]

I have been accused of excessive cynicism once or twice

I would have thought in your line of work you'd be sunshine and rainbows all the time.

the valknut has been around since the 8th Century

I understand how one might see a similarity - which is entirely unintended. My maker's mark is actually three interlocked sevens.

 

[SharpBits]

You and Chad are now right up there with Winkler, CRK, & others with your designs getting copied.

 

[Runs With Scissors]

I understand how one might see a similarity - which is entirely unintended. My maker's mark is actually three interlocked sevens.

I was trying to be careful how I mentioned the Valknut and referencing the other guy, but I kinda figgered an explanation was pending. I deal with....errrr.....gentlemen who like that symbol on a daily basis, and you definitely ain't one of them types.