How to compete online

[Greenberg Woods]

Hey guys, I have been making knives about 3 years now and finally think my product is at a quality i deem sell able. While it is not up to par for knives on this site, i was considering posting on Etsy, but i am not sure how to compete. 95% percent of the knives on etsy are either cheap Pakistani Damascus, made from scrap like saw blades and files, people who clearly don't know how to make knives, have tons of scratches an clearly badly formed bevels labeled as "forge marks" and unpolished handles or my favorite, people listing rail road spike knives as 5160. They can also undercut me because they dont put the time or money into quality steel, belts, handle material and finishing. While i could make knives this way and sell them, I don't want to. I like making high quality blades. So my question is if not etsy can anyone recommend a place for people new to selling, but not new to knife making, to start to make some profit? Thanks guys

Ben

 

[logem]

Market through word-of-mouth while you are trying to establish something. As you talk to people and proudly show them your work, you will probably sell a few pieces. Try giving a few knives away as gifts to family or co-workers.

Generally, a quality product sells it-self. You just have to have to get it in front of other potential buyers. If you give 5 knives as gifts, and they are well finished then they will undoubtedly be shown proudly to at least 50 other people. If they are poorly finished, you may realize no interest.

BTW, you will need to be careful about discussing sales, prices, etc. here until you get a Knifemaker or similar membership.

Mike L.

 

[Greenberg Woods]

BTW, you will need to be careful about discussing sales, prices, etc. here until you get a Knifemaker or similar membership.

Mike L.

i was trying to be careful to not give any hint of my own account so i could not be seen as advertising.