A Kick-Ass Groomsmen Gift...

There are knives there that look great when finished but do not require the installing of a guard but still have a finger stop.
Frank
 
I just scanned Ragnar's list again and the Helle and Mora blades range from $10 to $25. Whatever way you go, I look forward to the results because whipping up 8 or ten knives sounds like a fair undertaking to me. When my son got married recently, I just got him 10 Kershaw Leeks and he had them engraved. They were a big hit.
 
Am I wildly underestimating this?! I thought it would be an enjoyable and personable gift to make. If I'm getting in over my head, please let me know. I may rethink my plan... The kits I've chosen come with everything (supposedly).
 
Congratulations bud!!
Just a small hint...
When me & my ex got married we used my 4x4 crew cab 4x4 and another rented one as wedding cars haha!
Anyway, I gave my groomsmen each a Schrade Deerhunter. I thought since a couple of them I did hunt with, and the other guys may think about me since deer hunting used to be one of my favorite things to do.
Well, long story short, one of the hunters I use the term loosely, but he tried), left his wet knife in the wet leather sheath only to find a, a, urgh, as a knife lover I don't want that image in my mind again of that rusted mess!!
So I suggest something in stainless, maybe engraved... Being a knife is enough, so I don't think it has to be anything extravagant... Maybe the Buck 110 with the name & date, they are going to know that since you like knives so much, that the gift is from the heart to thank them for being there, and supporting you & for telling dirty jokes during speech time, and then fighting with the band later...
Oh, wait, sorry...I was having a flashback!! Lol!
Anyway, best wishes to you and your lovely bride!!
 
Congrats! I got married last summer and made my four groomsmen and myself knives. It's actually what got me into the craft. I started a few months early so I could practice and then as the wedding approached I completed these 5 matching blades and sheaths...

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Have you given thought to handle materials? When. You are using a kit blade, the handle is the big factor that differentiates knives. As you might have guessed, I'm most knowledgeable about and a little biased towards woods.
 
FatFriend Customs said:
Congrats! I got married last summer and made my four groomsmen and myself knives. It's actually what got me into the craft. I started a few months early so I could practice and then as the wedding approached I completed these 5 matching blades and sheaths...

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Ok.
You Win.
That is not only a very noble thing you did, but amazing!
If you had bought that quality of knife & sheath for your men, it would have been an heirloom to treasure forever.
BUT the fact that you made them, that almost brings a tear to my eye, as to the thought & effort, and how much you think of your close friends & brothers!
That's what got you into the craft? Wow...
Well, I think it's great, all of it, getting married, managing to churn out 5 awesome knives & sheaths, during the countdown to your wedding day! You are obviously an overachiever!!
Happy wedding and best wishes to you & your better half!
 
Thanks for the kind words. Swear I'm not trying to "win" just showing it can be done and that it's a great gift. They were very appreciative, and all seem like they will cherish it.
 
FatFriend Customs said:
Thanks for the kind words. Swear I'm not trying to "win" just showing it can be done and that it's a great gift. They were very appreciative, and all seem like they will cherish it.
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Morning bud! "You Win" maybe came out wrong...
I meant it to be a compliment... Recognizing your talent & recognizing my lack of talent!
I also was trying to allude to the fact that you went above & beyond what most people do.
No malice intended,,on the contrary, I think you are an excellent craftsman already!
I looking forward to seeing other knives you make!
Sorry for any misunderstanding.
Have a good one buddy!
 
Frank Niro said:
8 or 10 knives? Zowie there's lots of work there alright !
Frank
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bartsteed said:
Am I wildly underestimating this?! I thought it would be an enjoyable and personable gift to make. If I'm getting in over my head, please let me know. I may rethink my plan... The kits I've chosen come with everything (supposedly).
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I got married in July 2014 and made 6 knives for my groomsmen (and 1 bridesman). They were a lot of work, but they all loved them. I used matching reddish spalted maple handles, 1095 steel. I think the worst part was punching the holes and sewing the sheaths together.
 
Congrats to you too!
Two years is still honeymoon time!!
That's awesome that you included the gal in the with the guys and made her a knife too, instead of buying something
frilly... I bet she was overwhelmed, as I'm sure your groomsmen were, same as the other fellow who made knives for his wedding crew!
A knife is a cool thing to give a friend anytime, and especially a special occasion...
But taking the time to craft those blades with your own blood, sweat & fingers too close to the belt... Well that is what heirlooms are made of...
Best wishes to you & your bride as well JrmSell!!
 
6850 said:
Morning bud! "You Win" maybe came out wrong...
I meant it to be a compliment... Recognizing your talent & recognizing my lack of talent!
I also was trying to allude to the fact that you went above & beyond what most people do.
No malice intended,,on the contrary, I think you are an excellent craftsman already!
I looking forward to seeing other knives you make!
Sorry for any misunderstanding.
Have a good one buddy!
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Lol now we're both misunderstanding each other. I was trying to be humble about your compliment.

If you really want to go forward, it's not all that bad. The learning curve on knife making is pretty steep. You will learn so much every time you make one for your first few. So if you have the time, do that. Make yourself one or two as practice and then when you feel ready, do a batch for them
 
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