First Annual Pay It Forward Buildoff

Lorien

Lorien

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Howdy folks, I just wanted to present to you an event I'm trying to get off the ground in the knife maker's forum, and maybe get some feedback or interest from you about it. Especially in its later stages, where voting and polling and stuff is going to happen.

Obviously, I'd be overjoyed if some of you knife making regulars decided to take part!

The thread can be found here; http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/835941-First-Annual-Pay-It-Forward-Buildoff
 
Just dredging this thread up for your perusal. We've got 8 guys, including me, participating so far, and some talented dudes at that! I expect there to be a snowball effect as we reach the April 15 'participation commitment' deadline.

It would be great to see makers of all stripes take part, from tactical chisel grinders to the heat and beat set. There's something for everybody here!

I think that many of you will enjoy watching this Buildoff unfold, and take part by way of making comments, participating in the poll which will start on April 15 and then voting for your favorites sometime in July or August.
 
Thanks Lorien. There is a rumor that Nick Wheeler might participate. Sounds fun.

This thing should be very, very interesting.

-M
 
I'm in and using the sale proceeds to buy my student maker's tools and supplies. He's a home schooled teen that lives fairly close to me. My children because they know better than to become a knifemaker :( I'm using Lorien's drawings as inspiration because I don't make anything similar to that hot mess he wants us to make. :barf:
 
thank you Kevin, I'm very glad this project caught your attention!
There is quite a lot of potential for this thing I think, and the process of getting it rolling has been very encouraging to say the least.

The concept of Paying It Forward is fantastic. Some of you might be interested in either watching the movie or reading the book. Great story and characters, but the message is what gets me.

Some of you Collectors could even 'sponsor' a maker's involvement in this- if they are willing to commit to making the knife, then it would be cool to have a Collector guarantee buying it from them. Keep the design choice and Pay It Forward recipient with the maker exclusively, in fact both could remain secret until the knife is done! How much fun is that!?
 
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well, just another day or two here to send me your info. I'll be mailing the designs out next week, here they are again;

designs3.jpg


here's a link to the thread started in the maker's forum; http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/835941-First-Annual-Pay-It-Forward-Buildoff
 
the patterns have just been put in the mail so you guys should be seeing them within a week or so hopefully.
 
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