ikbs
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A.W.Stovall
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I think you have to ask I dont think they charge ,but youll have to ask someone who knows more than me.
Anthony
Anthony
Fellhoelter
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I don't know the current rules.
Ask Duane Weikum @ EDC Knives.
He got me my license a few years back.
Ask Duane Weikum @ EDC Knives.
He got me my license a few years back.
EdCaffreyMS
"The Montana Bladesmith"
The latest "rules" that I learned of is that the IKBS license is free, but you must send the owners a "sample" of one of your knives with the IKBS installed for their inspection. Over the last year I have heard word of a number of makers who have done this, have waited extended time frames for the license and return of their knife/knives. (I checked into it about 6 months ago)
I've decided against using the IKBS system for a number of reasons....including the "licensing" process, along with the fact that you can always expect the phone calls from a customer who has "lost" some bearings, or who couldn't get their knife back together are disassembly.
Personally, I favor the "caged" bearings sold by Alpha Knife supply, as well as some other companies. They are much simpler to use, and customers cannot loose individual bearings.
I've decided against using the IKBS system for a number of reasons....including the "licensing" process, along with the fact that you can always expect the phone calls from a customer who has "lost" some bearings, or who couldn't get their knife back together are disassembly.
Personally, I favor the "caged" bearings sold by Alpha Knife supply, as well as some other companies. They are much simpler to use, and customers cannot loose individual bearings.