I had the pleasure of witnessing something this past week that I thought I should relate. I wonder if custom makers realize the impact their products can have? Besides the obivous uses of a certain knife, do the makers know of the joy and pride of ownership their knives can create? I went hunting this past week and during the week my nephew showed up for a few days. Now he had never gone after deer before, but he was set! On his belt, he had his new Hossom knife. Now this model was not made for hunting but he didn't know that. But with the pride he was showing with that knife, I wasn't going to tell him! With time he will learn and then have an excuse to buy another knife. I was about to pass this along to Jerry when I thought other makers should think about it also. I know most makers strive for perfection and often they are harder on themselves than they should be. Well guys, when you get down on yourselves and wonder if it is all worth it, look at your customers. If you see one strutting around like a peacock because he has one of your knives, enjoy it. You can correct those flaws only you can see on the next knife. When Jerry made that knife I don't think he knew or thought about what else he was creating. I hope more makers can sit back today and think about it. Thank you all.
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Originally posted by tom mayo
Luckily, you were there to set him straight...and hopefully loan him a "good" one!!!!!!!!!
Sometimes I hate that guy...
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I am sure that many makers know of the pride that people have in carrying and using their knives. When I get a knife that knocks me out I let the maker know right away just how proud I am of that knife. I am sure that others do the same.
If I was walking around with one of Jerry's knives on my belt I'd be proud as a peacock myself.
I think I need to go back to school. Edited for spelling and not using capital letters when I should.
If I was walking around with one of Jerry's knives on my belt I'd be proud as a peacock myself.
I think I need to go back to school. Edited for spelling and not using capital letters when I should.
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Not as many as you might think, Keith. There is just nothing as satisfying as hearing that a knife has been carried and used, not just put in a case and forgotten. It is truly the measure of the knife and what we work to achieve. Thanks for the nice remarks.
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A maker must feel great pleasure that this knife that he or
she has created, is used and enjoyed. Two years ago I had
Al Crenshaw make a slip joint folder for me. The file work is just
fantastic. I love this knife. I carry it every day. I was introduced
to Bill Moran by a mutual friend many years ago, and two weeks ago I
went to his shop to visit and talk to him. I showed him this knife, and he had a lot of praise for it. Guess what, I called Al to tell him and, also the reinforce how much I enjoyed using this knife. He
seemed very pleased.
she has created, is used and enjoyed. Two years ago I had
Al Crenshaw make a slip joint folder for me. The file work is just
fantastic. I love this knife. I carry it every day. I was introduced
to Bill Moran by a mutual friend many years ago, and two weeks ago I
went to his shop to visit and talk to him. I showed him this knife, and he had a lot of praise for it. Guess what, I called Al to tell him and, also the reinforce how much I enjoyed using this knife. He
seemed very pleased.
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My interaction with the maker is a big reason that I love custom knives. Continuing this interaction after I have received the knife is something I always do. I would find it impossible not to let the maker know how I feel about the knife he/she put so much effort into, just for me.
Besides that, it is likely that if I like the knife I am going to get another from this maker in the future. Contacting the maker and letting him/her know how much I like the knife, along with being the right thing to do IMO, is my way of starting to get ready to order another one.
Besides that, it is likely that if I like the knife I am going to get another from this maker in the future. Contacting the maker and letting him/her know how much I like the knife, along with being the right thing to do IMO, is my way of starting to get ready to order another one.
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Something I think everyone should do Keith..I totally agree (happens sometimes) -smirk-
One of my best friends was a maker of very nice knives.., and a great percentage of his reward was to receive communication from the "user" about the performance of his knives.
Although this is spoken second hand.., I've never known a great knifemaker that didn't thrive on the comments and feedback of the customer/friend/user.., etc.
"Hunters seek what they [WANT].., Seekers hunt what they [NEED]"
One of my best friends was a maker of very nice knives.., and a great percentage of his reward was to receive communication from the "user" about the performance of his knives.
Although this is spoken second hand.., I've never known a great knifemaker that didn't thrive on the comments and feedback of the customer/friend/user.., etc.
"Hunters seek what they [WANT].., Seekers hunt what they [NEED]"