Fixed blades

DeadPineKnives said:
That's what I was thinking to myself. Only reason I haven't purchased the membership yet is because I don't have anything to sell (yet) that I feel would be up to standard for BF, which I feel is a more discerning crowd, but I'm up to the challenge!
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I find that hard to believe. Yes the bladeforums crowd is discerning when it comes to knives. But when I look back at the work I was making available for sale five and a half years ago when I plunged in headfirst after my Covid layoff, I consider a lot of it to be very rough. Of course I have learned a lot since then, and my present work has vastly improved over what I started out on here with, but I think what the guys care about most is "Does the guy who made this knife loves knives? Does he care about making me happy with it?" That's the impression I got those years ago. Looking at a lot of other makers' work was very intimidating, and frankly still is to this day. There are makers on here whose work I will never equal, but I accept that, and do what I love within my means, and am blessed that there are a few guys who love it too.

If you love what you do, and want to share that love, what the heck are you waiting for?
 
David Mary said:
There are makers on here whose work I will never equal, but I accept that.
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Meh, but there's all the other makers in the world who will never get close to your spot on the bell-curve. You'll do fine.

DeadPineKnives DeadPineKnives post some pics and ask for feedback. Folks here are generally more focused on positivity and constructive criticism.
 
David Mary said:
I find that hard to believe. Yes the bladeforums crowd is discerning when it comes to knives. But when I look back at the work I was making available for sale five and a half years ago when I plunged in headfirst after my Covid layoff, I consider a lot of it to be very rough. Of course I have learned a lot since then, and my present work has vastly improved over what I started out on here with, but I think what the guys care about most is "Does the guy who made this knife loves knives? Does he care about making me happy with it?" That's the impression I got those years ago. Looking at a lot of other makers' work was very intimidating, and frankly still is to this day. There are makers on here whose work I will never equal, but I accept that, and do what I love within my means, and am blessed that there are a few guys who love it too.

If you love what you do, and want to share that love, what the heck are you waiting for?
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Well said and very T R U E.......👍👍👍 of our members...👌

You make great knives sir.........Your style is definitely your own and beautifully so.....👍👌👍👌👍👌
 
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David Mary said:
Zebrawood it looks so good
if you ain’t got then get you should
it’s light and strong and pretty too
hey just like me (you though it too 😉 NOT 🤣)

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Kinda a cousin to your Marten Scout eh norcalAF norcalAF ?
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I love those upsweeps! I have two of your martens, both from our friend 😁 they are fantastic in the kitchen and campsite!PXL_20250919_023553339.jpg
 
“crag the brewer” said:
try danish oil. It
Works really well???? And makes any wood look twice as.
Good to Me
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Not an actual quote. More of a paraphrase with maybe a little teasing at your texting style my friend. 🤣

But… you’re not wrong. These ones are curing over night. So for your recommendation (and friendship!) THANKS.

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David Mary said:
Not an actual quote. More of a paraphrase with maybe a little teasing at your texting style my friend. 🤣

But… you’re not wrong. These ones are curing over night. So for your recommendation (and friendship!) THANKS.

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Looks Great, I'm glad it's working out for ya.... I put it on micarta, too.
What I like about it is it's easy to "touch up" later on for your customers.
Once a year or so, they can wipe it down, let it dry overnight, and it's almost New again..... Very easy. I like to hand rub the Finnish the next day, or use an old T-shirt.
I use it for all inside woodworking projects.

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I'm glad I stumbled on your post....I must have a setting switched off or there's a glitch or something? I almost never see the notices of being linked/called out
 
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