A place for input on jgcustom knifes......

I would have never compared him to Mr. Fisher...Jay is totally unique. JG's knives took on certain..er..raw attributes to Mr. Fisher's but that's the only comparison that I could possibly imagine.
 
I did not mean to say anything negative of Mr. Fisher, i was just wondering why the comment was made. mark
 
Totally understand. Maybe it was someone who doesn't appreciate Jay's style. Well crafted, fit and finish second to none but none the less a very unique approach to the blade craft and design.
 
one of the "knifes" in question

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WTF :eek:.....so, what happens if you need to apply thumb pressure on the blade? You poke the hell out of your finger?:confused:. I do like the handle work, but the blade shape is really out of the ordinary.

Creative work, but I know for a fact that I would not (and several other people would not) pay over $75.00 for that, and that's probably barely the cost of materials and not including time and effort of making it.

Great potential for future knives, but these first models need to stay with the owner until something more "useful" is put out. Just my opinion, J.

(maybe it was comments like mine why he ran away?)

Just giving constructive feedback. Music players may have a natural talent, but they aren't booking carnegie hall by being naturally good, they are booking it by practicing for years and perfecting themselves.
 
tmickley said:
The best critique I ever received was when I had just started to sell knives and I sold one to a guy over the net. When he got it, he inspected it and wanted his money back as he saw flaws in it I was blind to. What a kick in the gut. I refunded him, took the knife back and sat down and studied it. He was right. That was the best, most constructive criticism I ever received. I've never had a second one come back but that first wake up call was a tough one. I wish I could thank that guy again. He did me the biggest favor I've ever received in this business. If it don't kill you, it will probably make you better...
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Tracy, I've got one of your knives...
It isn't perfect, but I'll keep it. The only real problem I have with it is I can't EDC it... :rolleyes:
Nice!
Thanks,
Howie
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i know i still have my first 5 or so knives in a box. The thing is im almost done with my 7th and i hope i can atleast give it away.lol---mark
 
It looks like he couldn't get the bevel quite right on the blade and tried to hide it by attacking everything with a file. Not that my knives have gotten good yet but that one would have been chalked up to 'filing practice' and thrown away... not had good wood and mosiac pins wasted on it.

...that, and I'm pretty sure if you beared down on the blade (assuming you lived on mars where that knife could see EDC use) it would snap pretty easily at the narrow point before the handle.
 
Wow. and I kept skipping over this thread. Stuff like the the knife posted is interesting and fun to play with, you can even learn from making it. But, even with flawless execution and the best of materials it would only sell to a very narrow market.

I am glad for the comments I have received here, both those of the good job and those of the you need to do this type. I am also glad for the acceptance I have received despite being a bit of a busy body. I personally started out "wrong" making knives. I went with damascus materials and classy handle material almost right away and tried a few out of the ordinary things. I have regressed back to more ordinary materials and am spending more time making better "simple" knives. I sometime slowly make one of fancy materials as I work on other stuff for my own satisfaction.

I was so proud of my first knives. They were so great and wonderful. Now I look at them and kind of cringe. The bevels, the fit and finish, lots of little things. Knowing that my HT wasn't the best. I look at my latest and I see so much improvement. I also see little things I need to work on. I hope my knives 5 years from now are as much improved as I have improved over the last 5. I have now given most of my first knives away. My last ones sold for $150-$180. I hope in 5 years my knives sell for $250 up.

I suck a spelling I will in 5 years
 
batosai117 said:
WTF :eek:.....so, what happens if you need to apply thumb pressure on the blade? You poke the hell out of your finger?:confused:. I do like the handle work, but the blade shape is really out of the ordinary.

Creative work, but I know for a fact that I would not (and several other people would not) pay over $75.00 for that, and that's probably barely the cost of materials and not including time and effort of making it.

Great potential for future knives, but these first models need to stay with the owner until something more "useful" is put out. Just my opinion, J.

(maybe it was comments like mine why he ran away?)

Just giving constructive feedback. Music players may have a natural talent, but they aren't booking carnegie hall by being naturally good, they are booking it by practicing for years and perfecting themselves.
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I think most people interested in this style of knife don't really care about useful.

I do agree that his designs aren't going to be popular amongst a large group of collectors and that the narrow group who will want that style will want near perfect execution.
 
JG come back-- i was just a fool you see . there was something and everything about you
.Jg come back --i was just a fool you see---- i am sorry and i just cant live without you-lala lala..--sorry yall its a song i couldnt help it---mark
 
Id like to thank everyone whos posted to this thread. I started in the wrong path and obviously didnt have my head where it should of been when i started. All of you have left a tremendous amount of knowledge in here for me to learn from. I hope to make better where I was clearly in the wrong. Thanks to all of you for the input and criticism. It was in need for me to make the necessary changes for me to progress .
 
jgcustoms said:
Id like to thank everyone whos posted to this thread. I started in the wrong path and obviously didnt have my head where it should of been when i started. All of you have left a tremendous amount of knowledge in here for me to learn from. I hope to make better where I was clearly in the wrong. Thanks to all of you for the input and criticism. It was in need for me to make the necessary changes for me to progress .
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jg,

You can make knives for years and years, and there will always be something to learn.
Hang in there and do NOT give up. :thumbup:

Later

TA


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jg,

Glad to see you back! It takes a big person to come back into a thread like this and say what you did.

No one here has any ill will towards you. Many of these guys have hard won knowledge and skill, and they're willing to share with anyone who asks. You'll not find a better resource to help you in your path as a knifemaker anywhere. I'm glad you've gone through this process, painful as it can be, because a humble approach to this craft is the best way to stake your claim to a piece of this wonderful pursuit. Things have been done in a particular fashion for generations simply because they work. It's pretty hard to re-invent the wheel, but you can add your flair and artistic style to it. Start with the basics and make sure you have your ducks in the right row. That being said, keep adding your own style into things as long as it doesn't compromise the purpose/integrity of the tool.

Again, glad to see you back. Hope to see more work from you soon!

--nathan
 
JG,

I applaud you for stepping up and especially for not giving up. I hope to see your work progress (as I know mine has!).
 
i hate you and always will--kidding!!!!!!!!! thats so great that you came back in. You should read some stuff on the political threads--man people state their minds --hands down.,., but you cant take things too personal. you will create your own place here where youll become a vital part to all. We all learn from eachother.---i have to stop talking like an old timer before i get yelled at--im still new as hell--ill shut up now---mark
 
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Way to Man up and get on with things. I admire your new found humility. This was, no doubt, tough to do and YOU DID IT! You have made a big step! Good for you! I will happily be a student of yours as you go, as I am a student ALWAYS no matter the subject. Sweet!
 
JG, Welcome back. This was a good test for ya. You passed.
Lets see the next knife.
What does JG stand for? You will never be known unless you use your real name. Just another suggestion.
 
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