Is knife making worth it?

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Snody said:
Thats Outstanding..
You have an incredible attitude.. Good Stuff.
I am proud of you dude.. Posting that link to the GB&U is a very smart political move.
Huge Respect.. Stay Safe in the Shop..
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I only said it because it's true :) Thank you for the kind words, it means a lot. :thumbup:
 
Snody said:
Thanks Friend..

I appreciate you taking time to post..

$1,500.00 is just Blue on Black down here in Texas..

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I don't think Mike Snody got the message that "you can not make money as a knifemaker"

Mr Snody has a habit of not listening to those who says "Can't"

Bling it on Mike.... Bling it on. :D
 
MKP said:
However, I have a question to hobbyist knives makers who sell their knives. If you have to estimate, how much do the knives you sell cover the expense of your hobby?
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I started doing custom handles on kitchen knives maybe 5 years ago as a hobby. Since then, the hobby has developed and expanded into making kitchen knives. Today I do a lot of rehandle work and full knives when I have the chance.

The hobby has really only afforded me the opportunity to continue the hobby expense free. However, at this time I have a 2x72 KMG, a 14" wood band saw, a HF 4x6 metal bandsaw, a 9" disc sander, a nice milling machine, a LN dewar, a drill press, countless 2x72 belts, and a myriad of hand tools and other things....all paid for by my hobby.

Even given having all of the equipment necessary to making knives, there is still:

Wood (or other handle material), metal, mosaic pins, corby bolts, belts, sandpaper, acetone, shipping supplies, epoxy, liner material, bolster material, drill bits, buffing supplies, wood finishing supplies, CA glue, filters for your mask, latex gloves, saw blades, etc., etc. etc. Then just when you think this knife is going to make you a little scratch....something breaks.

I don't ever expect to make money with my hobby, and I probably never will. But, somebody's grandson might one day be given a kitchen knife with my name on the side of it....just the thought of that makes it all worth while. Much less the satisfaction I get when someone gets something I've made and is happy with it. That is such a great feeling.
 
Tai Goo said:
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Impressive isn’t it?
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Ok, someone has been holding out.. I will see your bet Tai... and I will Raise you one Knife Groupie Chick..

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Snody said:
Ok, someone has been holding out.. I will see your bet Tai... and I will Raise you one Knife Groupie Chick..
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I'll raise you one granddaughter and a grandmother.

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Life is good! I win!
 
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I decided to keep the crawdad and throw in a grandmother,... just kidding. ;)

The two are priceless. Wild sex and boat loads of money could never measure up...
 
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If you can just keep a roof over your heads, food on the table AND stay out of debt, you'll do just fine... It'll be worth it.

... but try not to use work as an excuse to be mentally, emotionally and physically unavailable.
(come up with some other excuse) LOL
 
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Tai Wins! :)

I'm putting my son through collage and paying my wife a salary, all with knife making.

Yeah, it's worth it!!!
 
Damn! The stakes are sure getting high on this thread…

I never realized how stinking filthy rich knifemakers are!… Damn!

Plus the possibilty of sainthood!

... How can you ask if it's worth it?
 
Rick Marchand said:
That there is genuine "Canadian Tire" money. There are few things that will turn a Canuckian man all misty-eyed and giddy.... and dats one-of-em.
Haters gonna hate...
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No hate here, brother. Does Aldo accept CT "money"? :D
 
... Just one look at the avatars and pix in this thread and you can see we're all "WINNING"!

... accept maybe Salem's avitar. Don't look at that one.
 
Don Hanson III said:
Tai Wins! :)

I'm putting my son through collage and paying my wife a salary, all with knife making.

Yeah, it's worth it!!!
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That is really what it is all about.. Family.

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