For the record,maybe Mike didn`t invent the little brass safety,but he certainly invented the linerlock[tm] folder as we know it today.He came up with the idea,he made the knife,and folding knives were forever changed.A patent is just a piece of paper,it`s the concept and the execution that matter.Mike`s knives made a clean break from the old school and opened the door for a lot of us makers.You end users,I dare say have also benefited from this new technology.In my book that`s inventing at it`s finest and if the KG wants to honor him, hey ,that`s our business.If you would like to vote on this ,feel free to apply for membership in our Guild,all qualified craftsmen are welcome.Thank you, Bill