Is Shipping Always So Much?

The only reasons I don't order from AKS are no W2 or 1095 and when I want to make a sword.

I love getting 6'' + wide x 23.5 because they are really nice to laser cut.
 
I placed a few long overdue orders tonight. One place for kydex (knifekits), a new larger quench tank (sportsman's guide) another for steel (AKS), one for clamps and pin material (jantz), and one from someone on bladeforums here on the exchange. It hurts to see so much go to shipping, unfortunately there's no wal-mart for knifemakers. :D
And even though it hurts a little, I LOVE getting packages in the mail!
 
Shepard man said:
Your method sounds great and I always enjoy saving money.

I also have enjoyed lurking and reading your posts, they're quite helpful!

Thanks. I have learned a ton in a very short time due to the help of all the great makers here. It really is a great community.

Cheers!
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kuraki said:
The only reasons I don't order from AKS are no W2 or 1095 and when I want to make a sword.

I love getting 6'' + wide x 23.5 because they are really nice to laser cut.
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That sounds like a nice sized piece of steel. I didn't even you could laser cut. There's so much I still need to learn, I love it! Thanks for sharing!

Josh Rider said:
I placed a few long overdue orders tonight. One place for kydex (knifekits), a new larger quench tank (sportsman's guide) another for steel (AKS), one for clamps and pin material (jantz), and one from someone on bladeforums here on the exchange. It hurts to see so much go to shipping, unfortunately there's no wal-mart for knifemakers. :D
And even though it hurts a little, I LOVE getting packages in the mail!
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I've had to do things like that before too. It's not awesome but I do agree with you about getting stuff in the mail. Thanks again!

Jesse Latham said:
Hahaha we all say something like that.
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I think it's part of the game, lol. Thanks for chiming in!
 
I get it. That's how I started. My take is, if you start out minimal and don't go crazy right away buying equipment and such the most important thing is to take the time and expect to apply more elbow grease. Thats how I started out anyway. You will get advice to buy top of the line everything right away. Remember this advice comes from those who decided it was for them and therefore not getting quality stuff right away would be a waste. Get stuff that will serve you well regardless if you stick it out or not. Files, drill press, etc will all be useful for many other endeavors. Tye final step into my commitment to this craft was getting a proper grinder, it's a big but, and somewhat specific to the craft. Sorry to get off topic.
 
Kevin McGovern said:
I get it. That's how I started. My take is, if you start out minimal and don't go crazy right away buying equipment and such the most important thing is to take the time and expect to apply more elbow grease. Thats how I started out anyway. You will get advice to buy top of the line everything right away. Remember this advice comes from those who decided it was for them and therefore not getting quality stuff right away would be a waste. Get stuff that will serve you well regardless if you stick it out or not. Files, drill press, etc will all be useful for many other endeavors. Tye final step into my commitment to this craft was getting a proper grinder, it's a big but, and somewhat specific to the craft. Sorry to get off topic.
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You definitely get my mindset. The bigger tools such as a drill press, bandsaw, etc.. are ones that I'm getting in time anyways.

As for the grinder, I've already been eyeballing plans for a 2x72 but that's still a ways off.

Thanks again!
 
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