Customer Designed Knife Line

[JK Knives]

I`ve got an idea where a customer can design his own knife for a reasonable cost.

Here are the guidelines:

Overall length - no more than 8"
Maximum height at tallest point - no more than 1"
Thickness - 1/8"
Handle material - black or tan canvas micarta (other materials available at extra cost)
No sheath (sheath would be available for + $15.00)

Price would be $125.00 + $6.00 shipping

or

Overall length - no more than 8"
Maximum height at tallest point - no more than 1 1/4"
Thickness - 1/8"
Handle material - black or tan canvas micarta (other materials available at extra cost)
No sheath (sheath would be available for + $20.00)

Price would be $140.00 + $6.00 shipping


What are your thoughts?

 

[Insipid Moniker]

That a line like this would kick at least two things off my want list. I really, really like this idea.

 

[Tahts-a-dats-ago]

I think that is an excellent idea.

 

[JK Knives]

Added another option on material size.

 

[jds1]

Great idea and nice price point.

Jeff

 

[rdrogers]

So what would we do? A cardboard mock up and mail that to you?

 

[TheOTBalisong]

This sounds great! And for what is basically a custom within pretty loose limits, the price point is amazing!

 

[JK Knives]

So what would we do? A cardboard mock up and mail that to you?

That`s correct, regular cardboard, not corrugated.

 

[rdrogers]

That`s correct, regular cardboard, not corrugated.

The cereal box in my cabinet is doomed! Consider me down for this. I've been playing around with a design already. Email inbound for conformation.

 

[KYenglish]

sounds fantastic, could you do "upto 1/8" thick" in case someone wants 3/32 or 1/16?

 

[PGeo00]

Awesome... At those prices, I might even try designing a knife. I think I know what I'm doing with my first paycheck as a business owner

 

[JK Knives]

sounds fantastic, could you do "upto 1/8" thick" in case someone wants 3/32 or 1/16?

Yes I could, but as surprising as it may seem, I would need to charge $5 extra for 3/32", it actually costs more than 1/8".

 

[mqqn]

That sounds like a deal and a half!

I have often wondered why more folks have not taken advantage of the ability to have a great knife created to their own specs.

I guess for me it has been my limitations of creativity and artistic ability to create the design, but I am working on one for the Anniversary Contest this year.

I hope to see a lot of people take you up on this offer - it will be fun to see all of the ideas!

best

mqqn

 

[jds1]

It's pretty cool to see the "K" on one side and "1" on the other.

Jeff

 

[1066vik]

good idea -- every time I see someone posting up about their personal brainchild and not knowing where to go to get it made I tell them to check out your website, now I can tell them what it'll cost, too.

 

[gradall5200]

Fantastic Idea!!!

 

[Sturubu]

I really like this idea! I'm pretty sure I'd be in - what kind of time frame are you looking at? It may be a short while before this is in my budget...

 

[JK Knives]

I really like this idea! I'm pretty sure I'd be in - what kind of time frame are you looking at? It may be a short while before this is in my budget...

These would be starting in late May. If it proves popular, it will stay, if not, nope.

 

[JK Knives]

This shows the options and prices.

Here is a list of my handle choices and options:

Rosewood
Purpleheart
Bloodwood
Lacewood
Oak
Zebrawood
Walnut
Tiger Stripe Maple
Black Canvas Micarta
Tan Canvas Micarta
Green Canvas Micarta + $5.00
Red Linen Micarta + $10.00
Maroon Linen Micarta + $10.00
Orange G10 +$10.00
Yellow G10 + $10
Ironwood + $25.00
Curly Maple
Zircote
Olivewood
Snakewood + $40

Pins
1/8" SS or Brass
1/4" Aluminum or Brass
1/4" Hollow Aluminum or Brass

Handle Liners + $5.00
Red
Black
Yellow
White
Blue
Green

5/32" thick steel + $10

3/16" thick steel + $20.00

Thumb Serrations + $5.00

 

[Mack]

Sounds like a fantastic deal. I will do all I can to get one. I've been dreaming of a design along the lines of some old Kinfolks bird and trouts.