Competition among makers?

[Snody]

If you cut his fingers off with a bandsaw or "chop"saw....you could effectively take him out of the game....If I can find a volunteer at your hammerin, that would make a cool demo!

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

Make sure and get video.....
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[severedthumbs]

Dope video playa!!!! Snody holding it down third coast style. grippin grain and stackin paper.

 

[Kevin Jones]

From consumer side it would be nice to see some..

I think he means competition in the way that industries like auto manufacturers compete, by offering discounted prices and perks to get you to buy their products.

That's the way I took the post as well Keith, however I don't think it valid as many if not most custom knife purchases in my opinion are not just about the product but about buyer/maker relationships as well.
In other words, collectors are buying the knife and maker so to speak.

 

[Keith Montgomery]

That's the way I took the post as well Keith, however I don't think it valid as many if not most custom knife purchases in my opinion are not just about the product but about buyer/maker relationships as well.
In other words, collectors are buying the knife and maker so to speak.

I think that kind of competition would be awful for the custom knife industry, and in the long run, not good for the consumer.

 

[Lorien]

Lorien, I'm not too enthused with her myself, but when I ran across that quote, I thought it pretty well summed up the way I look at knifemaking.

Robert

hehe. Fair enough

Hey, severedthumbs- I hear there's a volunteer position at the next hammerin with your name on it! They'll be testing the new Snody digit removal axe shown in the video

 

[Snody]

Dope video playa!!!! Snody holding it down third coast style. grippin grain and stackin paper.

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[Trace Rinaldi]

Nevermind... It got edited out... Back to your regular programming..

 

[Kevin Jones]

The subject of this thread is Competition among makers.

 

[Andy Franco]

I figure that if I'm going to learn anything about this craft, I better surround myself with those who are a lot better than me and then just watch and listen. I can never even consider leading if I don't learn how to fallow at some point. I am very fortunate to have learned from some selfless bladesmiths who where willing to give me the time of day. It's how the trade continues and I will be obliged to share what has been passed along to me.

I think it is only proper to assume to pay an individual for instruction in any trade. What ever information the instructor chooses to relinquish for free is his prerogative. I can only assume that I should consider myself lucky with whatever information I receive that will advance my abilities, since this is how I make my living.