An interesting video of a female knifemaker

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coldsteelburns

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I just came across this video on YT and I'm curious ta see what other knifemakers think about it, and what type of discussion(s) it would bring up, I know I was very surprised at how much she was able to sell them for. Anyway, sorry if this is "too" off topic, posted in the wrong section, or even inappropriate.. :foot:

[video=youtube;aT_b5zOxuqQ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aT_b5zOxuqQ[/video]

~Paul
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I think those are definitely some cool knives. Good for her if she can sell them for that price. I don't know anything about the kind of steel that those rasps are made from but they make some awesome knives as long as they hold an edge.
 
i think she probably gets more orders from people willing to pay her prices because she's a female. some cool looking knives, but i dont know about the ''grating'' feature- maybe for cinnamon i guess.
 
I think those are definitely some cool knives. Good for her if she can sell them for that price. I don't know anything about the kind of steel that those rasps are made from but they make some awesome knives as long as they hold an edge.
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mike-E said:
i think she probably gets more orders from people willing to pay her prices because she's a female. some cool looking knives, but i dont know about the ''grating'' feature- maybe for cinnamon i guess.
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haha, yea I thought the "grating" feature was a smart selling point. It's just insane that the minimum price is $200 and the back order is 6-8 weeks.. I was also thinking "good for her" if she is able to sell them for that much.. but I'm kinda amazed how much marketing can over throw quality.

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A number of the knife makers here on BladeForums have made and do make knives from files and rasps (very fine ones at that) so I would say that what she is doing is legitimate and has value. She is making some very nice looking knives and seems to be able to make clean and even grinds and does well with the handles. As far as value is concerned, that is most often subjective, if I used the word correctly. It's a combination of market, designs, skills, materials, and marketing. I certainly would not fault her for the prices she is getting. I like many of her designs, but not knowing her, and being the OCD knife junky that I am, I would want a bit more information about her heat treat process, Rockwell targets, handle material stability, etc. Mike
 
zhyla said:
That's kind of a shallow way to interpret a woman's success.
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maybe so, but women are used constantly at trade shows to get the attention of potential customers and possibly give that extra nudge to make a sale. is that shallow, or are men just suckers? i said her knives are cool, but $450 cool? ill leave that to salesmen and pt barnum.
 
Honestly i am a bit baffled by the prices vs materials and fit and finish, but if she is getting paid that then good on her. The grating idea seems like a great idea if you want a grater, not a knife, but the rasp teeth sticking clear out past the side of the knife on some has to be bad for cutting performance of anything relatively thick. The drag from the teeth seem like it would be a real pain to use.
 
I'm little disturbed she is making kitchen knives from a tool that was used to scrape the very disgusting and smelly goop that collects on the bottom of a horse's hoof

Other then that I think its great ;0)
 
coldsteelburns said:
I was also thinking "good for her" if she is able to sell them for that much.. but I'm kinda amazed how much marketing can over throw quality.
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I can think of a few that have done very well like that
EF for one.



Heck the entire fashion industry is based on that.
 
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Good for her.

A wink and a smile from a pretty face can and will bring in more money. A lot of expensive lousy beer has been sold due to a smile.
 
zhyla said:
That's kind of a shallow way to interpret a woman's success.
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Telling the truth is not "shallow".

I cant see any men getting away with selling knives with that level of fit and finish for those kind of prices and being back ordered like that.

With that said,good for her I wish there were more female knife makers, but she definitely has an advantage when it comes to marketing that's for sure.
 
My daughter (5y) Said they look good but was surprised at the price for the lady's "first knives"
LOL 5 years and already knife snob.

I quite like the rustic look but for actual kitchen use I prefer clean lines and flat cheeks and non wood handles :eek:

I can see a market for these but flea market visitors might not be the right customer demographic.
 
I think it is great. I believe a part of the value is in the esthetics. And she has apparently gained some recognition. Also, do not discount the location. Value can increase depending on venue.
 
First off, good for her..This is America, if she can make money doing what she likes them more power to her.She may have found herself a niche market.Secondly, marketing and name means a lot...We all know that..Any number of us have seen stock removal knives with micarta slabs sell for over $400 from certain makers while another can make the same knife and struggle to get $150 for it..Thats just the way it is..
 
Big respect to anyone doing this, it isn't easy!

I may not agree with everyone but I think us makers should be on the same team. :D

Cool knives too...
 
any bets that she saw the Brookyln cuts video ?


She's selling a piece of country to New Yorkers at a New York price



The intention in cutting is to give your energy away
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and hippies.



Beekeeping on Pluto teaser video
about thirty seconds in, he pulls steel out of the fire burning like a sparkler.
that steel is garbage.

Marketing like this causes so many false impressions, why is is so hard to show good info in marketing material ?
 
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She has my support. Nothing wrong with anyone getting their own niche market. More possible publicity and awareness for the trade too.

Great!

Mike
 
I follow her on instagram. In the last several months she has had 5 or 6 major write ups in magazines and papers. Most of us might wish for recognition like that. She is obviously doing something right. Jess
 
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