Diamond G Knives
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I had a friend come by the shop today with a defense type knife that is made commercially. He wanted one made "similar" to it but with modifications to make it work better for him.
I used the original for a pattern then cut the blank out and had him feel it, we then proceeded to "take a little off here add a little there" until it was a shape that worked better for him.
My question is this:
The finished blank is not very different than the original, a tad longer and a bit different in the handle shape, but over all very similar. Should I be concerned with "stealing" a design from other manufacturers?
He seems to think that some of his self defense buds might be interested in this so I may have an opportunity to make several, just wondered where is it that you cross the line?
Just asking for opinions.
Thanks and God Bless
Mike
I used the original for a pattern then cut the blank out and had him feel it, we then proceeded to "take a little off here add a little there" until it was a shape that worked better for him.
My question is this:
The finished blank is not very different than the original, a tad longer and a bit different in the handle shape, but over all very similar. Should I be concerned with "stealing" a design from other manufacturers?
He seems to think that some of his self defense buds might be interested in this so I may have an opportunity to make several, just wondered where is it that you cross the line?
Just asking for opinions.
Thanks and God Bless
Mike