Knives from a new maker - iKnife Collector2024-03-28T16:27:05Zhttps://iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/knives-from-a-new-maker?commentId=3181080%3AComment%3A1511034&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noGut reaction: build beautiful…tag:iknifecollector.com,2018-01-16:3181080:Comment:15243102018-01-16T05:34:43.058ZLuke Grimmhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/LukeGrimm
<p>Gut reaction: build beautiful knives. All the tactical guys will want the cheep flippers and buy them at Lowes, but the collectors will pay for an exceptionally crafted (one off.) think Chris Reeves (no longer one offs.)</p>
<p>I have 80 pocket knives from around the world, several Pakistan <span>Damascus, some french flea market stuff, and old military collectables, but</span>, one is a $30 Kershaw flipper that I love, it is is light, fast, and made in china... However, what I want is…</p>
<p>Gut reaction: build beautiful knives. All the tactical guys will want the cheep flippers and buy them at Lowes, but the collectors will pay for an exceptionally crafted (one off.) think Chris Reeves (no longer one offs.)</p>
<p>I have 80 pocket knives from around the world, several Pakistan <span>Damascus, some french flea market stuff, and old military collectables, but</span>, one is a $30 Kershaw flipper that I love, it is is light, fast, and made in china... However, what I want is a hand made knife that feels like a one of a kind. with marks that say, " hey I just forged and polished these bolsters on my bench." Haven't found that yet.</p>
<p>Case in point: A frend of mine is a blacksmith, he made a <span>Damascus </span>folder that I have been trying to buy off him for 30 years, its not perfect, it has no lock back, the blade seats to one side of the frame, but it is so clearly unique that I offered $500 for it. He laughed and still has it. so I'd say make that knife; an imperfect perfect art work.</p>
<p>It is always clear as a collector when hand work shows up in a knife, I love it, but it is really rare these days. So I'd suggest make gentlemen folders and focus on exotic/natural materials and smooth action/luxury finish. DO NOT try to compete with China, they are ruthless and will win every time. </p>
<p>Aim high, shoot low!</p>
<p>You made a great honest post!</p>
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<p>BTW I have two 10,000 year old mastodon tusks my dad dug up as a boy, and if we could work on a custom knife I love to talk!</p>
<p></p> Graeme, A Very Good Suggest…tag:iknifecollector.com,2017-12-24:3181080:Comment:15135562017-12-24T16:46:27.826ZMichael D. Mitchellhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/MichaelDMitchell426
<p>Graeme, A Very Good Suggestion.</p>
<p>Graeme, A Very Good Suggestion.</p> From what I have seen of othe…tag:iknifecollector.com,2017-12-24:3181080:Comment:15136402017-12-24T07:33:25.210ZGraemehttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/Graeme
<p>From what I have seen of other makers, I would suggest that you continue making hard use stuff and get out to lots of shows and always have a couple of the higher end folders there. Send a high end folder to a couple of the more highly viewed and respected YouTube reviewers and be prepared to offer your knives at slightly lower prices until your reputation is built up. <br></br><br></br>With a multiple pronged approach like that you should get some exposure and a reputation fairly…</p>
<p>From what I have seen of other makers, I would suggest that you continue making hard use stuff and get out to lots of shows and always have a couple of the higher end folders there. Send a high end folder to a couple of the more highly viewed and respected YouTube reviewers and be prepared to offer your knives at slightly lower prices until your reputation is built up. <br/><br/>With a multiple pronged approach like that you should get some exposure and a reputation fairly quickly. <br/><br/>Best of luck with everything and I will look forward to seeing your page and more of your work!</p> WOW. I have some catch up re…tag:iknifecollector.com,2017-12-19:3181080:Comment:15122192017-12-19T00:12:01.917ZBryan Whttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/BryanW
<p>WOW. I have some catch up reading to do! Excellent discussion - nice work everyone!</p>
<p>WOW. I have some catch up reading to do! Excellent discussion - nice work everyone!</p> OK thanks that makes sense...…tag:iknifecollector.com,2017-12-16:3181080:Comment:15118302017-12-16T17:17:00.779ZDave S.https://iknifecollector.com/profile/DaveS
<p>OK thanks that makes sense...but honestly I think that a maker should have relation ships with the customers I have made that a point with ALL the local customers I have had to this point....we are not wall mart or home depot where people want to get in and out of the store with what ever they need as quick as possible. Don't get me wrong I love making knives and that is why I do it but I also really enjoy working with a customers</p>
<p>OK thanks that makes sense...but honestly I think that a maker should have relation ships with the customers I have made that a point with ALL the local customers I have had to this point....we are not wall mart or home depot where people want to get in and out of the store with what ever they need as quick as possible. Don't get me wrong I love making knives and that is why I do it but I also really enjoy working with a customers</p> FEATURED MEMBERS
We use this…tag:iknifecollector.com,2017-12-16:3181080:Comment:15118282017-12-16T16:27:31.873ZJan Carterhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JanCarter
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<p>We use this to recognize members that contribute to the site. You certainly contributed this month!!! It is all about engaging the members and I am proud to say the members took to heart that as a new maker, you value their opinions. Good work!</p>
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<p>We use this to recognize members that contribute to the site. You certainly contributed this month!!! It is all about engaging the members and I am proud to say the members took to heart that as a new maker, you value their opinions. Good work!</p> Thanks everyone.
PENKNIFE....…tag:iknifecollector.com,2017-12-16:3181080:Comment:15116132017-12-16T14:02:04.353ZDave S.https://iknifecollector.com/profile/DaveS
<p>Thanks everyone.</p>
<p>PENKNIFE....Exactly why it wont be until hopefully Feb. 1st till my web site goes up I want to have some knives ready to go when the site goes up...Getting those knives done now will also free me up a little once the site goes up to take some custom orders Not sure how that will go. Some makers have told me a lot of there work is custom orders and some others said they sell the knives they make just fine but don't get many specific orders. I guess just as with any…</p>
<p>Thanks everyone.</p>
<p>PENKNIFE....Exactly why it wont be until hopefully Feb. 1st till my web site goes up I want to have some knives ready to go when the site goes up...Getting those knives done now will also free me up a little once the site goes up to take some custom orders Not sure how that will go. Some makers have told me a lot of there work is custom orders and some others said they sell the knives they make just fine but don't get many specific orders. I guess just as with any thing else in life everyone has a different experience so I will have to find what works for me</p>
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<p>Again thanks to all who posted their opinions and advice. I got much much more attention with this topic than I thought I would so I will keep everyone updated once I get my web site up and hope you all will like my work!</p>
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<p>Not sure if this is the right spot to ask but I am still new to this forum and don't know all the workings of it. I got a email that says I am a featured member and clicked the link and some other people are there as well can anyone explain this to me and any other workings of the forum that I should be aware of and how it works??? thanks again to all</p> I would say start with User m…tag:iknifecollector.com,2017-12-16:3181080:Comment:15116062017-12-16T04:05:38.419ZSunil Ramhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/Sunil_Ram
<p>I would say start with User models. Make them good and solid and visually appealing and they should sell. Ask for reviews from your customers. 1) Initial Impressions 2) Performance. Also ask for their opinions on Value of the knife. Adjust from there. You can then go for the Higher End models. Perhaps a mixture of both wouldn't be bad, but the Fancier stuff may sit and take longer to sell.</p>
<p>I would say start with User models. Make them good and solid and visually appealing and they should sell. Ask for reviews from your customers. 1) Initial Impressions 2) Performance. Also ask for their opinions on Value of the knife. Adjust from there. You can then go for the Higher End models. Perhaps a mixture of both wouldn't be bad, but the Fancier stuff may sit and take longer to sell.</p> A good business should always…tag:iknifecollector.com,2017-12-15:3181080:Comment:15117382017-12-15T23:22:43.963ZPen Knifehttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/PenKnife
<p>A good business should always have enough stock on hand to meet the needs of all types customers. Since you are just going on line do 3/4 working knives 1/4 high end.</p>
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<p>A good business should always have enough stock on hand to meet the needs of all types customers. Since you are just going on line do 3/4 working knives 1/4 high end.</p>
<p>Penknife</p> Excellent Manx! Steve Scheue…tag:iknifecollector.com,2017-12-14:3181080:Comment:15111992017-12-14T23:42:02.328ZJan Carterhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JanCarter
<p>Excellent Manx!<br/> <br/> <cite>Steve Scheuerman (Manx) said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/knives-from-a-new-maker?xg_source=activity&id=3181080%3ATopic%3A1510938&page=4#3181080Comment1511077"><div><p>I'd be happy to help test or review as well. Anything to help out a member. I also know of a few Groups on FB that may be a good fit.</p>
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<p>Excellent Manx!<br/> <br/> <cite>Steve Scheuerman (Manx) said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/knives-from-a-new-maker?xg_source=activity&id=3181080%3ATopic%3A1510938&page=4#3181080Comment1511077"><div><p>I'd be happy to help test or review as well. Anything to help out a member. I also know of a few Groups on FB that may be a good fit.</p>
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