Yes, the funniness had nothing to do with who had them first, and I didn't 
intend to imply that anyone copied anyone.  I only found humor in both 
establishments choosing to carry them this summer.  Clearly both Grant and 
Chris used them as boys, just like countless others have.  Maybe they'll 
both carry Wiffle Inc products, which are still miraculously made in 
Fairfield, Connecticut.  

Bill "Heritage products!" Lindsay

On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 1:03:10 PM UTC-7, oldmangabe wrote:
>
> They are all the rage.  Heritage products man, heritage products.  To be 
> "fair", VO had the knives first.  Most likely to mirror Riv's hatchets.  
> It's a funny arms race brewing up.  I like Opinel knives, been using one 
> for a few years now.  Still sharp, looks good.  The ones Riv have are a bit 
> too esoteric to actually be useful knives.  IMHO at least.    
>
> Gabe
>
> On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 11:12:35 AM UTC-7, William wrote:
>>
>> I found it pretty funny that both Opinel knives and artisan soaps are now 
>> on the "new items" page at Velo-Orange as well.  
>>
>> On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 11:03:43 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote:
>>>
>>> http://www.rivbike.com/Opinel-Knife-p/knife01.htm   - Someone should 
>>> tell Grant that Opniel will custom-engrave knives 
>>>
>>>
>>> <http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/estes/Glass/P3210134crop.jpg>
>>> - it would be cool to see Riv-logo knives
>>>
>>

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