Change for what exactly? The rules are made by Spark and have been this way for many years.
This is my opinion only, but, arguing whether or not his naming his blades "Kustom" is kinda like arguing whether or not yours are "Insane".....
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Change for what exactly? The rules are made by Spark and have been this way for many years.
This is my opinion only, but, arguing whether or not his naming his blades "Kustom" is kinda like arguing whether or not yours are "Insane".....
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I anD many other Makers and members believe there product should be put here ~ For Sale: Custom & Semi Production Knives ,I believe that is there classification? Aswell there you go once again using me as your EXAMPLE " but, arguing whether or not his naming his blades "Kustom" is kinda like arguing whether or not yours are "Insane"..... "
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How/why would this be any better or any different from the current system?
The current format already addresses the issue. If a maker doesn't want to post in the Knifemaker For sale area and wants a "special" forum. That's what the "Hosted" forums are there for.
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it seems pretty simple to me since it is all in black and white both in the forum rules and on their website.
from their website.
We are an Australian owned and operated edged tool "manufacturing" business, specializing in CNC manufactured, industrial strength, edged tools. All our products are 100% Australian made, from the initial machining right down to the final edge sharpening. We use high impact tool steel for all our knives.
bladeforum rules set by spark.
MANUFACTURERS - Manufacturers & their designated moderators may offer items for sale in their dedicated Hosted Manufacturer Forum. Manufacturers are encouraged to contact us regarding pricing for a Hosted Manufacturer forum.
if this is allowed, then sal, jerry, ernest, rick and all the other "manufacturers" should be safe to post their "manufactured" knives in there no problem.
from their website.
We are an Australian owned and operated edged tool "manufacturing" business, specializing in CNC manufactured, industrial strength, edged tools. All our products are 100% Australian made, from the initial machining right down to the final edge sharpening. We use high impact tool steel for all our knives.
bladeforum rules set by spark.
MANUFACTURERS - Manufacturers & their designated moderators may offer items for sale in their dedicated Hosted Manufacturer Forum. Manufacturers are encouraged to contact us regarding pricing for a Hosted Manufacturer forum.
if this is allowed, then sal, jerry, ernest, rick and all the other "manufacturers" should be safe to post their "manufactured" knives in there no problem.
If you have 2 people running a shop, it really doesn't matter what tools they're using. The custom knife market is defined by small batches made by few individuals, one of which is identified as the maker; you're buying the promise from the maker that they've seen the knife through from start to finish and guarantee the quality is up to their highest standards. In some cases the apprentices do most of the work; most knife makers though acknowledge when they cross the threshold that they're now working in a production capacity, and they're really the best ones to do that. Outlets like the exchange are meant for small time makers that make small batches. They don't have the outlets that production knife manufacturers have, and I'm disappointed to see how things are going now that the market isn't as hot as it was in the last few months.
Of course, you can argue over this stuff all day every day (and lots of people do). I can tell you this - the best course of action for a knifemaker is let the market dictate what they allow to be called custom, mid-tech, production, whatever. Consumers aren't dumb. Getting associated with drama and making it seem like you're trying to dictate how your competition is portrayed is really off-putting, it doesn't matter if there's anything to it. Knives that are unique and high quality, and meets the demands of the market will have no problem selling no matter who else lists knives - that's what makers should be concentrating on, not trying to hinder their competition. There are great ways to use the Internet to market your brand of knife making - making the competition the subject is not one of them.
Of course, you can argue over this stuff all day every day (and lots of people do). I can tell you this - the best course of action for a knifemaker is let the market dictate what they allow to be called custom, mid-tech, production, whatever. Consumers aren't dumb. Getting associated with drama and making it seem like you're trying to dictate how your competition is portrayed is really off-putting, it doesn't matter if there's anything to it. Knives that are unique and high quality, and meets the demands of the market will have no problem selling no matter who else lists knives - that's what makers should be concentrating on, not trying to hinder their competition. There are great ways to use the Internet to market your brand of knife making - making the competition the subject is not one of them.
Manufacturers have their own forums that they may sell in if they choose.
If the business in question wishes to have a manufacturers forum, it is up to him to contact Spark to have one set up.
Otherwise I'm pretty sure, as a small shop, it is no problem for him to participate at the paid knifemaker level.
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very best advise given any post. No one can mention his/her name but a certain maker has ruined several businesses over doing just that, Drama. Now every little concern a customer has, ends up big news because of owner. I see no one will mention the real white elephant in this thread. But a certain knife, associated with 3 letters is all machined, and considered one of the best and highest priced knives here. As a maker you can post within your site a video of your process. I wonder though what "makers" actually buy as material. I own a beautiful knife a Real Maker made for me out of 3 pcs of telephone pole guide wire, and a stag horn he found himself in Wyoming. Cost less than $200. "