Knives On Order

**KYenglish** · 04-30-2012, 09:01 AM

Originally Posted by fmendez

Is a great feeling and bound to get better.

Red feels pretty good to.

**fmendez** · 04-30-2012, 11:57 AM

[QUOTE=KYenglish;10803342]Red feels pretty good to.[/QUO

Awesome! Red feels better than green and I'm not blushing.

**Revenuer** · 05-03-2012, 05:57 AM

Originally Posted by JK Knives

FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE KNIVES ON ORDER - PLEASE READ AND RESPOND TO MY EMAILS! It`s this kind of thing that makes me want to stop taking orders, and just make what I want.

John,
I don't check the forum everyday. About every week or so I do.

However I check my email several times a day. As far as I know I'm still on for a July order. I can always be moved up tho.

Steve
Revenuer

**JK Knives** · 05-08-2012, 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by JK Knives

I can almost figure out which ones will be cancelled. They will be the guys who post here once, place their order, then are never seen again.

Remember this post? I was right, this month alone $730 in orders were cancelled. A custom design, an Urban Hawk, a custom PDT, and it looks like a ViKtim.

**clich** · 05-08-2012, 08:45 AM

Originally Posted by JK Knives

Remember this post? I was right, this month alone $730 in orders were cancelled.

Wow! I can't wait for my hawk.

**tlovesknives** · 05-08-2012, 08:47 AM

that sucks john. sorry to hear that. i guess they are really missing out. i'm still good for mine!!! although i may change from a trapline to a potawatomi. been drooling over that design lately.

maybe some of the guys can help me decide. :P

**KYenglish** · 05-08-2012, 09:39 AM

Stuff comes up, of course, but like you've said, you can normally predict that before the knife starts to get made.

**tlovesknives** · 05-08-2012, 10:11 AM

KYenglish is absolutely right. stuff does creep up so i count myself very lucky to be able to continue to support this blade obsession.

Originally Posted by KYenglish

Stuff comes up, of course, but like you've said, you can normally predict that before the knife starts to get made.

**mqqn** · 05-08-2012, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by JK Knives

Remember this post? I was right, this month alone $730 in orders were cancelled. A custom design, an Urban Hawk, a custom PDT, and it looks like a ViKtim.

Canceled once they were already made? I know the custom must have been already made.

If it were me, you would pay 100% up front before I started on the knife. If you cannot or do not want to pay for a knife, then I would never make it for you.

Glad you were able to sell the viKtim that was made for #3.

best

mqqn

**mykel m** · 05-10-2012, 08:07 AM

Uh-oh,I'm in the red!
Oh wait,that's a good thing here.

Can't wait for my first Friction Folder.

**clich** · 05-10-2012, 08:48 AM

Its good to be green!

**KYenglish** · 05-10-2012, 09:10 AM

Originally Posted by clich

Its good to be green!

Yeah, but "it's not easy being green."

**Northridge88** · 05-10-2012, 01:19 PM

IMO I think cancellations are not that uncommon and potentially should be expected with an approximate 3 month waiting period. I have wanted to order one of these knives, but the waiting period has been a deterrent. I am not saying this is good or bad, just my experience.

**fmendez** · 05-10-2012, 03:12 PM

Originally Posted by Northridge88

IMO I think cancellations are not that uncommon and potentially should be expected with an approximate 3 month waiting period. I have wanted to order one of these knives, but the waiting period has been a deterrent. I am not saying this is good or bad, just my experience.

Northridge88, You are doing the right thing, if one can't wait to get a knife made is best not to order it and if one needs to cancel the order is best to do it early in the game rather than waiting until the knifemaker starts working on it.
I waited long before ordering a made-knife because of the waiting period, however ordering from John was different because he encourages participation among his customers in the forum and everyone's shares information while waiting patiently making the wait easier, not to mention that John is a fine gentleman and very nice person to do business with.

**KYenglish** · 05-10-2012, 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by fmendez

Northridge88, You are doing the right thing, if one can't wait to get a knife made is best not to order it and if one needs to cancel the order is best to do it early in the game rather than waiting until the knifemaker starts working on it.
I waited long before ordering a made-knife because of the waiting period, however ordering from John was different because he encourages participation among his customers in the forum and everyone's shares information while waiting patiently making the wait easier, not to mention that John is a fine gentleman and very nice person to do business with.

what he said,

**JK Knives** · 05-10-2012, 06:08 PM

Thanks guys! I`m working on the lead times, but I would rather work a little slower (but still get it done when promised) than go faster, and cut corners.

**danc** · 05-10-2012, 06:28 PM

I understand waiting is tough, but once you work with John, and purchase his knife, and then use it, well, you"ll realize the knife was worth the wait! And although three months may seem like forever, I have seen some people just say save me the spot, so you can continually refine your decision while you wait your turn. I have changed my mind on several occasions going from one design to another, and John has been nothing but agreeable. John has been amazing to deal with and I consider him a friend who makes knives. Best of luck on whoever you might go with, but I can tell you from experience, you'll be very happy with a JK!
Good Luck
Dan