As I was scrolling Instagram today I came across Chris Williams who many of us remember from the previous 14 page thread about makers claiming to produce handmade knives when it isn't true. Basically he seemed to be putting handles on kit blades and claiming full handmade, called himself a master bladesmith, etc. Not to stir the pot but just wanted to update that he now appears to be at it with folders. The knives which are listed at $150 appear to be rebadged Ganzo knives. One being the Ganzo 704 which we all know Ganzo's blatant ripoff of the Benchmade Snody 14200. He goes as far to say on his website that he has spent 3 years designing and building prototypes for these folders. It's funny because the old thread still pops up immediately after his website when searching his name or company.
This is just my opinion and observations, however it looks to me that it is misleading at best. While the design may be tough to deal with, the Axis Lock is a Benchmade feature that i assume would need to be licensed from them.
This is just my opinion and observations, however it looks to me that it is misleading at best. While the design may be tough to deal with, the Axis Lock is a Benchmade feature that i assume would need to be licensed from them.
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