- Joined
- Oct 18, 2001
- Messages
- 20,978
The concept behind K9 Knives has been kicking around our heads for some time...we've been refining the idea, the mission, and our goals for this company.
We didn't want to just create another production company...or merely a "2 guys knives" shop...but something new, something different.
Since the beginning, one goal we've had has been to create some new and interesting designs and offer them in the highest performance materials available.
Not the most expensive, nor the cheapest....not the fanciest, nor the most plain....Performance First.
This same mentality has been applied to the designs as well - what can we do with accepted and common designs to make them high-performance, yet distinctive.
We've chosen as our motto:
No Bark, All Bite!
...to reflect what we have put into the knives, as well as what you can expect.
These first few runs are going to technically be mid-tech productions. That is, Tom and I will finish out the handles ourselves, and every thing else will be automated.
With time, some momentum and a little luck, we'll grow this into a full production company, with a "custom shop" on the side.
Why K9?
Tom and I are big fans of Dogs....more specifically, dogs that WORK. For example, German shephards - these are athletic dogs that are friendly, yet ferocious when needed. They are "No Frills". Consider the pit bull - it will literally work itself past exhaustion accomplishing its task. Any dog that does work is a performance dog...they are truly Performance First.
We want to publicly thank Bladeforums.com for carving us out a spot here to build our Den. :thumbup:
What's different about K9 Knives compared to other production companies?
At the heart of K9 Knives is the work ethic, creative talent, and years of experience of two custom knifemakers who will be continuing their own lines of knives.
This combination of skills and integration of talents will help keep K9 Knives dynamic and performance oriented.
K9 Knives is not a face-less entity, disconnected from its customer base...nor is it a one-man-show, self-feeding and egocentric.
We are committed to providing the best service, the sharpest blades, the best designs and highest performance.
There might be a few bugs to work out on this first run...but anyone who has ordered a custom knife from either Tom or I knows that we will set things right. :thumbup:
Thanks!
Dan
We didn't want to just create another production company...or merely a "2 guys knives" shop...but something new, something different.
Since the beginning, one goal we've had has been to create some new and interesting designs and offer them in the highest performance materials available.
Not the most expensive, nor the cheapest....not the fanciest, nor the most plain....Performance First.
This same mentality has been applied to the designs as well - what can we do with accepted and common designs to make them high-performance, yet distinctive.
We've chosen as our motto:
No Bark, All Bite!
...to reflect what we have put into the knives, as well as what you can expect.
These first few runs are going to technically be mid-tech productions. That is, Tom and I will finish out the handles ourselves, and every thing else will be automated.
With time, some momentum and a little luck, we'll grow this into a full production company, with a "custom shop" on the side.
Why K9?
Tom and I are big fans of Dogs....more specifically, dogs that WORK. For example, German shephards - these are athletic dogs that are friendly, yet ferocious when needed. They are "No Frills". Consider the pit bull - it will literally work itself past exhaustion accomplishing its task. Any dog that does work is a performance dog...they are truly Performance First.
We want to publicly thank Bladeforums.com for carving us out a spot here to build our Den. :thumbup:
What's different about K9 Knives compared to other production companies?
At the heart of K9 Knives is the work ethic, creative talent, and years of experience of two custom knifemakers who will be continuing their own lines of knives.
This combination of skills and integration of talents will help keep K9 Knives dynamic and performance oriented.
K9 Knives is not a face-less entity, disconnected from its customer base...nor is it a one-man-show, self-feeding and egocentric.
We are committed to providing the best service, the sharpest blades, the best designs and highest performance.
There might be a few bugs to work out on this first run...but anyone who has ordered a custom knife from either Tom or I knows that we will set things right. :thumbup:
Thanks!
Dan
