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[beeinak]

Thanks for the opinion!

How about ferro rods? (In a way, a tchotchki)

If yes to an included ferro rod, would you prefer it as an option with an additional charge? Or included into the price?

Depending on the style of knife you are selling, it might be nice to offer them, but honestly I feel like there are so many quality ferro rod options available that I don’t consider it when buying a knife.

 

[MicronKnives]

Depending on the style of knife you are selling, it might be nice to offer them, but honestly I feel like there are so many quality ferro rod options available that I don’t consider it when buying a knife.

I suppose you can always add a ferro rod option later on too, as long as the spacing is correct.

I do appreciate your responses btw.

 

[beeinak]

I suppose you can always add a ferro rod option later on too, as long as the spacing is correct.

I do appreciate your responses btw.

Yes sir. Speaking of spacing- allowing for folks to use different carrying options is nice.

 

[MicronKnives]

Yes sir. Speaking of spacing- allowing for folks to use different carrying options is nice.

Currently planning to be able to belt loop it or scout carry. I am back and forth on .060 or .080 kydex for the sheath

 

[pease]

For me the box goes in the trash so I don’t care about them. As far as the ferro rod I’m not a fan of them I carry a bic.

 

[Taz]

.080 for the sheath. .06 is more flexy/flimsy feeling. I used some and didn't like how flimsy it felt, so I just go with .080" now. The one you have is .080" Holstex I believe. The soft IWB loops on yours give a good option to carry belt loop or Scout Carry, too!

 

[jbmonkey]

yep boxes go in trash for me also. not having printed and fancy boxes and keeping price lower is a huge plus.......

 

[jlauffer]

Pro-box guy here. Doesn't need to be fancy, but I always keep the box. It, and any paperwork, makes it a complete "package" down the road if it needs to be sold.

 

[SharpBits]

I keep boxes as well. If I ever sell anything from my loot pile, I expect slightly better prices returned. I’m likely fooling myself…

 

[oldmanwilly]

I don’t care at all about printed boxes, however I do like a well packaged knife, and a card/note stating info about the knife. My favorite maker sends a handwritten note which is much appreciated.
Just my .02

For me the box goes in the trash so I don’t care about them. As far as the ferro rod I’m not a fan of them I carry a bic.

yep boxes go in trash for me also. not having printed and fancy boxes and keeping price lower is a huge plus.......

I concur with these sentiments. Packaging doesn't matter to me beyond ensuring the knife arrives in pristine condition. I'm always a bit skeptical when a knife is wrapped up in a tacticool matryoshka doll: how much did it add to the cost of the knife and why all the showmanship?

If anything, a small note re the specs of the knife and a bumper sticker is appreciated. Everything else gets tossed.

 

[MicronKnives]

I concur with these sentiments. Packaging doesn't matter to me beyond ensuring the knife arrives in pristine condition. I'm always a bit skeptical when a knife is wrapped up in a tacticool matryoshka doll: how much did it add to the cost of the knife and why all the showmanship?

If anything, a small note re the specs of the knife and a bumper sticker is appreciated. Everything else gets tossed.

Stickers and specs are absolutely a non negotiable.

We're going to stick to uline boxes for a while. Maybe down the road when we can get the quantity high enough that it doesn't cost much, we will reconsider printed boxes. Got the quotes this morning and the boxes we wanted were about $5 a piece our cost. As you can imagine the price to the consumer at our target profit margin means- not worth it.

 

[beeinak]

Stickers and specs are absolutely a non negotiable.

We're going to stick to uline boxes for a while. Maybe down the road when we can get the quantity high enough that it doesn't cost much, we will reconsider printed boxes. Got the quotes this morning and the boxes we wanted were about $5 a piece our cost. As you can imagine the price to the consumer at our target profit margin means- not worth it.

A nice sticker on the box.

 

[RokJok]

Here's my $0.02 of opinion, that's worth every nickel you pay to get it. Knifewise, I'm currently a thin stock, very acute primary grind, very thin edges, slice-and-dice focused kitchen ninja wannabe. So Japanese kitchen knives & similar geometry knives are the exemplars I aim for & collect.

This after being an enthusiastic fan of Busse & other brands of sharpened prybars for decades. But now I chop veggies, not 3-6 inch thick tree boughs. So, the right tool for the job.

There are some hybrid models that suit both purposes, many made by makers here on Bladeforums. Knives in the ≤3/32" (possibly 1/8" on tall blades) stock format with full flat primary grinds & very thin behind the edges. My current go-to kitchen knife is a Scrapyard Knives WD5 model in AEB-L ~59-60 HRC that I modified, by thinning the crap out of its behind-the-edge shoulder among other steps, to better suit (IMO anyway) its role as a culinary cutter. I would consider it to be one such hybrid knife, among a plethora of other makes & models.

And *please*, no quick 'n dirty straight sided uncontoured/unrounded handle slabs that bear striking resemblance to a 2x4 and are equally uncomfortable. Handle ergos as the tool:user interface can make or break the utility & value of a knife in my world.

Like others, I'm interested in seeing the profiles & geometries of your offerings. I wish you the very best of luck with your business!!

Comment from my Inner Editor:
"Made by my family and I in the USA."
should be:
"Made by my family and me in the USA."
The quick litmus test is to remove references to other(s) and see if the first person pronoun sounds right while referring only to yourself.

 

[AntDog]

Currently planning to be able to belt loop it or scout carry. I am back and forth on .060 or .080 kydex for the sheath

Go with .08 at least. .093 is even better and doesn’t cost much more. .060 feels like flimsy crap and the skimping on materials will be evident.

 

[MicronKnives]

Here's my $0.02 of opinion, that's worth every nickel you pay to get it. Knifewise, I'm currently a thin stock, very acute primary grind, very thin edges, slice-and-dice focused kitchen ninja wannabe. So Japanese kitchen knives & similar geometry knives are the exemplars I aim for & collect.

This after being an enthusiastic fan of Busse & other brands of sharpened prybars for decades. But now I chop veggies, not 3-6 inch thick tree boughs. So, the right tool for the job.

There are some hybrid models that suit both purposes, many made by makers here on Bladeforums. Knives in the ≤3/32" (possibly 1/8" on tall blades) stock format with full flat primary grinds & very thin behind the edges. My current go-to kitchen knife is a Scrapyard Knives WD5 model in AEB-L ~59-60 HRC that I modified, by thinning the crap out of its behind-the-edge shoulder among other steps, to better suit (IMO anyway) its role as a culinary cutter. I would consider it to be one such hybrid knife, among a plethora of other makes & models.

And *please*, no quick 'n dirty straight sided uncontoured/unrounded handle slabs that bear striking resemblance to a 2x4 and are equally uncomfortable. Handle ergos as the tool:user interface can make or break the utility & value of a knife in my world.

Like others, I'm interested in seeing the profiles & geometries of your offerings. I wish you the very best of luck with your business!!

Comment from my Inner Editor:
"Made by my family and I in the USA."
should be:
"Made by my family and me in the USA."
The quick litmus test is to remove references to other(s) and see if the first person pronoun sounds right while referring only to yourself.

Good note on the edit, I even knew that one I swear

Thanks for the $.02 too. I should let you know that we are making knives of various BTE thicknesses to find the best sweet spot for this particular use case.

I am constantly thinking about our goal for the knife lineup down the line. What styles, sizes, and use cases are we looking for? Would it be better to have an all around capable fixie that is more of a workhorse, or a slim and spicy fixie that's more fun and satisfying to use?

It is obvious that the knife market has moved on from meaty nail cutting choppers, in which I am thankful for. The use case of this particular knife is not slicing veggies for sure, but how pleasant can we make this cutting experience before compromising the ability to feel comfortable doing harder use tasks.

I think you'll like our ergos too. I am over a hundred revisions into this and I think we've got it where it feels amazing in big and small hands. Certainly no 2x4s here.

Go with .08 at least. .093 is even better and doesn’t cost much more. .060 feels like flimsy crap and the skimping on materials will be evident.

The price difference is not too different between the three, I just don't want extra weight if it's not needed. However, after trying one with 0.060, you're right that shit is way too flimsy