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Discussion in 'Custom Knife Forum Archive' started by A T Barr, Jun 18, 2001.

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  1. Jun 18, 2001 #1
    A T Barr

    A T Barr

    634
    Oct 10, 1998
    I am now a full time Knifemaker and taking orders. On the 24th of May, a large group of people, including myself, were laid off by my ex-company.

    I have thought about and wanted to go full time for years, but was always a little afraid. My ex-company helped me make that decision.

    I still have a few back orders, so at this time I can't say if I have a four month or six month back order. I've never been able to spend 50 to 60 hours a week in my knife shop. I really have no idea how many knives I can produce in a month.

    As most of you know, for the last year or so, I have being taking names of people that wanted to order a knife. I have been contacting them for the last week. If you have not heard from me, please contact me at
    [email protected]

    The same goes for anyone that has placed an order. I have received several emails back, due to incorrect email addresses.

    I have several new knives on my website in the 2 1/2" and 2 15/16" size. Check them out when you have a chance.

    Sincerely,

    A.T.




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  2. Jun 18, 2001 #2
    blademan 13

    blademan 13 Gold Member Gold Member

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    I hope things work out for the best, A.T. I am certain that there will be many people thrilled to see you taking orders and increasing your output. I must say that I find your website very informative and refreshingly honest (pics need a little work [​IMG] ). Your small drop point folders in jigged bone are simply gorgeous, and are as close to my definition of a gent's knife as I have seen.
     
  3. Jun 18, 2001 #3
    Tom Anderson

    Tom Anderson

    871
    Dec 20, 2000
    A.T.:

    The same thing happened to me a while back. You'll be surprised at how much you can get done when all you need to do is make knives! [​IMG]

    After seeing your latest knives at the Blade Show, I doubt if you're going to get bored! [​IMG]

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  4. Jun 18, 2001 #4
    Hoss

    Hoss

    536
    Mar 15, 1999
    A.T. as we discussed on the phone your notification to me that you were about to start my knife was a HUGE thrill.

    With the quality of knives you make I don't think you will have any problem selling knives full-time. I'm sure everything will work out fine, look at it as a blessing in disguise.

    Great to hear from you and best of luck in your "new" full-time passion!!

    Thomas Haas

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    "There is nothing like looking, if you want to find something."
     
  5. Jun 18, 2001 #5
    Gus Kalanzis

    Gus Kalanzis Havin' fun, learning and putting up with Bastid. Staff Member Super Mod Moderator

    4,129
    Oct 4, 1998
    A.T. for what it is worth, I think things will go well and am anxious to see good things come out of this oportunity for you. All of your knives that I have ever handled have been solid and very well made.

    Good luck on the new full time venture, but watch out for the boss [​IMG].



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  6. Jun 19, 2001 #6
    red mag

    red mag

    2,180
    Apr 12, 1999
    All the best to you A.T.

    I am on your list and I'd like to place another order.

    Very excited.

    Greetings
    red

    e-mail on the way. [​IMG]
     
  7. Jun 19, 2001 #7
    A T Barr

    A T Barr

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    Chiro75

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  9. Jun 19, 2001 #9
    Andrew McLurkin

    Andrew McLurkin

    716
    Aug 31, 1999
    A.T., I wish you the best of luck and much success!
     
  10. Jun 19, 2001 #10
    RHINOKNIVES

    RHINOKNIVES

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  11. Jun 23, 2001 #11
    Ryan Meyering

    Ryan Meyering

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    May 4, 1999
    [​IMG] [​IMG]


    I've been waiting for this for what... about 3 years now??? You've got mail!

    Ryan



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  12. Jun 23, 2001 #12
    Kevin Wilkins

    Kevin Wilkins

    1,435
    Oct 7, 1998
    Hi A.T.,

    best of luck to you, in my experience sometimes unexpected things turn out to be very positive. I remember leaving for what I thought would be a short vacation in Berlin to get away from a bad situation in New York City. That was almost 11 years ago. I never went back. Things have gotten better ever since.

    Obviously you are a very accomplished knifemaker. Keep at it man! And when you think about your old job remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech: "...free at last, free at last. Thank God Almighty I'm free at last..."

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