Changes

[JK Knives]

I have slowly been doing some changes so I can get back to making knives when it gets warmer. I closed the business PayPal account and opened a personal account, the business bank account has also been closed. I will file income on my personal taxes next year.
I plan on making less knives than before, more of a hobby than a business, and don’t know if I will take orders or just make what I’m in the mood to make. I will also not be offering sheaths, there are plenty of good leathermakers out there to get a sheath from.

 

[Crag the Brewer]

Awesome.....good to hear!!! Glad you are going to be healthy enough!!!

I was going to ask you If you might be interested in heat treating a few O1 blades?

I've never made a blade with that steel, but I've been kicking around the idea.....

 

[B JACKSON]

John said-"so I can get back to making knives when it gets warmer."
I say -HURRAY!

 

[cbach8tw]

good news, I think you will find doing the hobby idea to be more fun, and open to your interpretation, and experimentation as you have time. I wish you continued improvement and glad you’re feeling better.

 

[AntDog]

Great news! Glad to hear you’re seeing improvement and feeling like “getting back on the horse”.

 

[greatscoot]

Glad to hear you're getting back into the shop.

 

[Rob Babcock]

It should be a good change to do it when the fancy strikes you as opposed to slogging along when you're not feeling it. Turning a passion into a job can be a good way to kill your love for a thing!

 

[Mr. Bill]

John, that's true retirement! You do what you want to do. You deserve to do what you enjoy. If you can make some money doing what you enjoy - more power to you!
I'll be watching your work. I will certainly purchase or at least bid on anything I like. I look forward to your future projects.

 

[cbach8tw]

I thought maybe you might try some kitchen knives. A good chef knife is always going fast in kitchen section. Maybe if you have some stainless left a good paring knife or boning knife in flat grind. Just to throw out some ideas, but of course when you are ready after healing some more. Spend time with family first, I am glad you have a good support system…..at home and here.

 

[fishiker]

John, I know you have made a variety of kitchen knives. Have you ever made one that was fashioned after a traditional butcher knife, something similar to the Old Hickory Hunting Knife? As tough as the Viktim was a JK butcher knife should handle anything.

Old Hickory® Outdoor Hunting Knife

The Old Hickory® Outdoor Hunting knife is immediately recognizable as an Old Hickory brand piece, but is paired with a leather sheath and designed to be carried and used in an outdoor setting.

ontarioknife.com

 

[JK Knives]

I made something similar called the Early Hunter

 

[rdrogers]

Personal Camp kind of has that shape.

 

[Crag the Brewer]

Personal Camp kind of has that shape.

I was thinking of This knife too....
I'd definitely like to see a rerelease some day.....

 

[Ogilthorpe]

Personal Camp kind of has that shape.

I have one of these and love it!

 

[Fixall]

I'm glad to hear you've been able to get back into the shop John!

If you decide you would like to make standard sized, Modern Bowie XD blank, I'll be ready and waiting with cash in hand.

I think the XD XT would be a bit too big for me, lol.