It started when Jon Bahlatzis moved to Colorado.
A budding knifemaker, he sought out local custom knife shops. He came across Vehement Knives online and, after looking at some of its work, he reached out to owner Matt Martin, offering to sweep floors in exchange for being allowed to hang around and learn the processes behind the knives.
Matt had already begun building a tremendous reputation and loyal following as a custom knifemaker. His wife, Jenna Martin, was well on her way to establishing her own solid footprint in the leatherworking business, designing sheaths and other accoutrements.
Jon apprenticed under Matt for about a year, then spent another two years working as part of the Vehement team. When Matt and his family pulled up stakes to head east to the knifemaking hotbed in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Jon struck out on his own and started Kopis Designs. Since then, both shops have seen substantial growth.
Despite being separated by about 1,200 miles, Jon Bahlatzis and Matt Martin have worked together on a number of projects. Two of those are the Marlin Spike and the Oxus.
VEHEMENT/KOPIS MARLIN SPIKE
Originally called a “marlinspike,” this tool harkens back to the days when sailing vessels were among the fastest transport available. Back then, as well as today, the spike was an incredibly useful tool when working with rope or other cordage.
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