Fixed blades

[David Mary]

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!

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?

 

[oldmanwilly]

There are makers on here whose work I will never equal, but I accept that.

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 post some pics and ask for feedback. Folks here are generally more focused on positivity and constructive criticism.

 

[jfk1110]

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?

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.....

 

[Crag the Brewer]

Don't forget to mention that you are actively trying not to sell one to me.

That IS a true statement.....I said, I'd like to give you one.