snipped: Brian Baylis <rocklube@adnc.com> writes: 1) Who actually makes the frames isn't really an issue, but there should be only one company using the name. 2) BTW, regarding Swiss Army Kinves; one claims to be "the original" and the other claims to be "the official". Apparently both companies are correct. Brian Baylis
1) i agree, but i'm not sure really <why> i agree. but since there are two sources, i still think there could be worse problems; the buyers can still decide... 2) exactly. that's why i chose that analogy. buyers of watches and knives from each company happily choose their supplier and do so without pressure.
as for this hetchins thing, neither is "the original" nor "the official" maker. e-RICHIE Richard Sachs Cycles No.9, North Main Street Chester, CT 06412 USA http://www.richardsachs.com Tel. 860.526.2059