tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179212215375665818.post3824378652908552949..comments2023-11-24T06:02:48.560-05:00Comments on Going Upslope: Counterfeits and KnockoffsJohn D. Wheelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16203607452410210779noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179212215375665818.post-9816151414977311902012-08-06T15:50:14.368-04:002012-08-06T15:50:14.368-04:00Hey John, glad the post got you thinking - I agree...Hey John, glad the post got you thinking - I agree that it's a fascinating topic. I know I didn't provide a lot of specific examples in my post (I really didn't feel like giving these people more exposure than necessary), but the knives that I was referring to are protected by US Design patents and I've seen a number of instances where actual counterfeits are being made (bearing the logos of the original designer). Sadly these counterfeiters operate in countries that have no respect for intellectual property rights. <br /><br />Best,<br /><br />Dan @ BladeReviews.comDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11637673508941862573noreply@blogger.com