Heat Treating Service Ending -

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This is my official notice. I thank all that held faith in me, especially those that trusted me to heat treat their hard work on steels they knew I had no or little experience with. All those that sent me blades helped me gain experience in both heat treating and growing better nerves. Instead of me explaining why I am discontinuing I thiought maybe a copy of the email I just sent Darren will suffice. It is as follows:
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Darren,

Since I became full time knife maker the first of September I have wondered whether I could continue heat treating for other makers. Now that all that really can pay the bills is my knife making and heat treating on a regular basis for others cuts so deeply into my time I, sorrowfully, see little way I can continue. Therefore, with certain exception, I am going to announce on BF Shop Talk that I am discontinuing the service the last day of this month. I wish I could continue because it has been much benefit to me. I will fullfil all orders received before the end of month (first day of year 2005) regardless of when those blades arrive so long as the orders I receive, with certain exception, are in progress by end of this year 2004. Our agreement between you and I is solid and it will make NO difference when YOU begin those blades or when they are sent to me. Unfortunately I believe it best for you to pull my reference from your site anytime at your convenience. Thank you for your help. I have gotten many contacts because of your efforts. Becoming a full time knife maker has happened long before I projected. It happened as a matter of circumstance and that is what I need to do now.

Regretfully, Roger
 
Rodger, that's a bad thing for many people but a good thing for you. It shows both you and your business are evolving as it grows.
Good luck my friend!

You and I have touched on changes in our emails. Growth very often calls for change. That's life and business.
 
Roger , sorry to hear that but of course you have to do your thing. That you have turned into a full time knife maker in a fine accomplishment !
 
Sad....but at the same time thrilling!

Makes my lil' Moby all the more special/unique/limited. ;)

Thanks, Roger.
 
Roger it is understandable. I think the only way somebody can make a living treating blades is to have a production sized set-up. Best to Ya on the Knife making. Good decision.
 
It's good to be busy. I know some folks will be disapointed but, you've gotta do your main work and pay the bills. All the best to you buddy.
 
Roger:

Congratulations on going full-time. Change is inevitable as a business grows and flourishes.

Some decisions are difficult to make and announce, however.........Business is Business.

Good Luck

Robert
 
Hi Roger,

That's good news and bad news. You filled a much needed niche in the heat treating business, and I know your services will be missed by many ...I've already gotten several emails from people asking if I knew of someone else who will be performing this type of service. At the same time, it's fantastic news that you're able to go full time and make a living at it! Congratulations! I wish you the best of luck, and know you will be successful in any venture you pursue. :)

-Darren
 
Many - I mean Many thanks to all you fine fellows. Most especially I want to say the very fact that my school Master Mete would say such encouragement is most humbling and satisfying. In addition to that my hero knife maker Bruce Bump - thanks. You all do understand why and I appreciate that very much.

Dan, your point is a good one. I can see it as a marketing value. I will go through my records and report to you which number blade your Moby Dick was heat treated by me. If I recall correctly that is the big forged 5160 and the ONLY edge quench I have ever done for another maker. I will email you with the numbers.

RL
 
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