I’ve been poking around a bit more.
Naive me. I assumed that knifemakers would, these days, already have these 3D files of their knives and that, as sharpeners, they would likely be available to us. Wrong.
What I found out is that the knifemakers I got in touch with who had files guarded them as corporate “secrets” and weren’t even close to considering giving the files away. After being told “no way” by SOG & Buck, I didn’t try to contact any custom makers. I did read some opinions on other blade forums and they all doubted there would be ease of access freely given to the files.
Afterall, who would want end users printing out their own modified Bob Loveless or even a Gryptillian? So, I kind of see the makers point of view.
I would love a Loveless but the 3D printing technology isn’t up to printing in the quality of steel required. So, scanning is ahead of direct, local printing.
It also seems a losing battle with the ease of access almost anyone has to 3D scanning & printing these days. From what I saw, $50 – $100 to scan a knife sized object — a little spendy but still accessible.
Anyway, it’s been an interesting little side jaunt on this fascinating thread…. looking forward to the next instalment….
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For Now,
Gib
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"Everyday edge for the bevel headed"
"Things work out best for those who make the best out of the way things work out."
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