Collecting handmade knives w/ critique, agendas, why? and some truths...

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I don't understand any of this. I have been at the top of both worlds. All of it has been for my personal enjoyment.
 
gthouse said:
I don't understand any of this. I have been at the top of both worlds. All of it has been for my personal enjoyment.
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Gary, you might not have a personal agenda in the knife world(and you would likely be in the minority there), but we both know a number of people who do have personal agendas.

There is nothing wrong with that as long as you are aware of it up front......and I personally have a problem with professional people who are ONLY in it for the money.

I can think of a number of purveyors that this applies to, a couple makers.....maybe some material suppliers..and one photographer(NOT COOP)..but not very many people statistically speaking.

Does that make sense?

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
I do know STeven. I am an exception and appreciate being where I am at. My knife maker friends do rely on making a living in knives but are not in it only for the money.
I am very fortunate to be part of this. My best friends are knife makers and my life has been rewarded for discovering this world. I hope this not too far off topic.
Photographers, not Eric Eggly either. That is his profession.
 
Excellent thread, STeven... I've been thinking much about this topic for the last couple months as I thinned out my accumulated knives drastically.

[video=youtube;BNQULw8E8H0]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNQULw8E8H0[/video]

As a hobbyist knifemaker, I'm pretty sure I'll never be sitting behind my own table at a show and I'm perfectly fine with that. Through much introspective work, I have discovered why I make knives. It lends legitimacy to my need to pack heavy steel.

[video=youtube;3seJk0L9r58]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3seJk0L9r58[/video]
 
gthouse said:
I do know STeven. I am an exception and appreciate being where I am at. My knife maker friends do rely on making a living in knives but are not in it only for the money.
I am very fortunate to be part of this. My best friends are knife makers and my life has been rewarded for discovering this world. I hope this not too far off topic.
Photographers, not Eric Eggly either. That is his profession.
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Not off topic, but we will disagree about the last part all day long. Coop and I have our disagreements, but it has never kept us from being friends. He lives knives, he collects them, he gets a rush out of them.....lot of other knife photographers as well....Giving back to the community is clutch....it defines "in" or "out".

Hey, we are all whores, it's just a matter of the cost, as the old joke goes.

Had a former employer tell me it "was just business" one time too many and I put in my papers a week later. He's a clueless dweeb.

It's just business becomes a fallback for those with weak personal character. Think about it.

Charlie Mike said:
As a hobbyist knifemaker, I'm pretty sure I'll never be sitting behind my own table at a show and I'm perfectly fine with that. Through much introspective work, I have discovered why I make knives. It lends legitimacy to my need to pack heavy steel.
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Bro, you are a legitimate nutjob, that is all the reason that you need to make knives OR pack heavy steel.

Work on design, the skills in making will come...I have big faith and belief in you. Get with Lorien Arnold, you guys were made for each other.:D

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
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Hahaha!

I count you among the few friends I have made thanks to the forum.
 
Who could possibly in the knife business just for the money? I don't know much about the collecting side of it, but on the knife making side, I guess I just don't see it. Maybe I am naive. Fill me in STeven, without giving names, tell me what you mean.
 
Mark Knapp said:
Who could possibly in the knife business just for the money? I don't know much about the collecting side of it, but on the knife making side, I guess I just don't see it. Maybe I am naive. Fill me in STeven, without giving names, tell me what you mean.
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I know a "knife maker" who as far as I know has never made a knife and from what I have seen cant. talk about what ever it takes to make more money.
 
bronyblacksmith said:
I know a "knife maker" who as far as I know has never made a knife and from what I have seen cant. talk about what ever it takes to make more money.
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OK, I think we all know about those guys. They exist in any genre. I guess my point is, why choose knife making if it's just to make money? There are easier fields to do that in.
 
Mark Knapp said:
OK, I think we all know about those guys. They exist in any genre. I guess my point is, why choose knife making if it's just to make money? There are easier fields to do that in.
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I agree 100% with you it is not easy and the first few years not much money if any will be made and what is will most likely be put into materials and equipment. every established maker is have ever met from big name full timers to guys who make a few a year have had a real passion for the art beyond the money.
And as far as easier ways to make money. I work 15+ hours a week while in school full time to support my knife making addiction and save up for blade show. :D
 
I'm pretty sure I will never attend Blade.

I refuse to go anywhere that uses screening devices to make sure I have no weapons. Needless to say I haven't flown since 2004.
 
Charlie

Come to Blade

Greatest show on Earth :)

Do what I do

On the plane I carry a Tuff Writer

As soon as I land before I ever get out of the airport in fact as soon as I get my checked bag I put on my carry knife

You would enjoy the show and we would enjoy you :)
 
>> OK, I think we all know about those guys. They exist in any genre. I guess my point is, why choose knife making if it's just to make money? There are easier fields to do that in.

Mark, actually become a "knifemaker" (notice the quote marks) much easier nowadays: CNC Machine + make hype on forum/tweeter/facebook/instagram/youtube + cult = cha-ching ... maybe getting even worse if 3D printer becomes common household appliance in near future.
Did you notice how many "mid-tech" knives nowadays and become an established segment within knife market.
 
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Mark Knapp said:
OK, I think we all know about those guys. They exist in any genre. I guess my point is, why choose knife making if it's just to make money? There are easier fields to do that in.
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Some people are not employable and have skill sets that lend themselves to making knives....maybe they got bored using pen kits to turn out pens? I don't know.

You want an example? Sure I'll give you a good one. How about the "makers" that use pre-made blades and kits to make their "handmade" knives. I've seen it 3 times at a major gun show, and heard about 3 different "makers" doing it here on the forums. Why take something that is clearly (ONLY to someone with experience) not handmade, slap handles on it, and call it handmade if not for the money?

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Charlie

Come to Blade

Greatest show on Earth :) )
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"Charlie Mike" is the lad's "handle" Joseph, his name is Matt. You'd like him.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
JParanee said:
Charlie

Come to Blade

Greatest show on Earth :)

Do what I do

On the plane I carry a Tuff Writer

As soon as I land before I ever get out of the airport in fact as soon as I get my checked bag I put on my carry knife

You would enjoy the show and we would enjoy you :)
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Better chance of me driving.
 
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