Knife packaging

I just want packaging to protect the product until I get it home/delivered and open it. No need for anything fancy. It'll likely get tossed or lost anyway. Certainly don't want to store packaging too. The costom knife and other hand made knives I have, I picked up directly from the makers. There was no packaging because there was no need of packaging - perfect for me.
 
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Count me in the cloth pouch fan category. I've bought knives that came with all sorts of different fancy packaging, from a neat little wood block that everything fits into like the LionSteel Tre came in up to fixed blades that come with a glass display case (most recent example for me: Buck 197 Yellow Jacket).

I'm with SpySmasher SpySmasher on the fancy packaging--I feel like I'm stuck with storing it if it's nice. Like, I'm not planning to ever sell that Buck 197, and I'm not planning to ever use the glass case it came in, but I couldn't bring myself to toss it either . . .
 
evilgreg said:
Count me in the cloth pouch fan category. I've bought knives that came with all sorts of different fancy packaging, from a neat little wood block that everything fits into like the LionSteel Tre came in up to fixed blades that come with a glass display case (most recent example for me: Buck 197 Yellow Jacket).

I'm with SpySmasher SpySmasher on the fancy packaging--I feel like I'm stuck with storing it if it's nice. Like, I'm not planning to ever sell that Buck 197, and I'm not planning to ever use the glass case it came in, but I couldn't bring myself to toss it either . . .
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From a collector and user standpoint this makes ALOT of sense. Just a basic pouch with my name embroidered in a basic cardboard box with business card, COA, and warranty sounds like that'd make everyone happy
 
valknut said:
From a collector and user standpoint this makes ALOT of sense. Just a basic pouch with my name embroidered in a basic cardboard box with business card, COA, and warranty sounds like that'd make everyone happy
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Honestly, it sounds ideal to me. Also, started following you on IG. Nice stuff. :)
 
I'm one of the weirdo's who does actually save ALL my knife boxes/packages, even though I don't necessarily use them, they just sit in their own collection in my closet.

I HATE basic cardboard boxes that crush easily, like Buck, Cold Steel, and Kershaw use, but I get the simplicity for "affordable" knives sold at lower price points....

I do like the magnetic boxes with gorm fitting inserts like Boker and Kizlyar Supreme use. Kizer has IMHO the best over the top packaging as mine came with a zipper pouch AND a sturdy lift top lid box, but again, that is a bit over the top. I also do like the benchmade lift top lid boxes, with their little silk pouches. Shoot, even a cheaper then dirt Boker Magnum came in a little metal tin, which was surprising, and I think would be a great idea for a more expensive brand or custom, with a more "prominent" logo, as it can easily be repurposed for other practical uses...

All in all though, there aren't necessarily any deal breakers or deal makers with me in regards to packaging. If I like the knife/maker I'll buy the knife from said maker. I have a one-off I bought here that was wrapped in bubble wrap and stick in a priority mail usps box, love the knife! I also got an Arno Bernard in a flimsy plain jane white box, didn't dissuade me from buying a 2nd two years later...

Someone else hit home with saying, figure out what your brand identity is, should be, and package your product appropriately.
 
SpySmasher said:
Honestly, it sounds ideal to me. Also, started following you on IG. Nice stuff. :)
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Thanks for the follow man!
Strategy, I really like the lift too boxes and foam the boker plus comes in. Jum had one in the video. I'll probably use something very similar when I make a nicer knife. For my more upscale models, with Damascus and higher end handle materials I want the customer to feel like hes opening the fanciest watch .
 
valknut said:
Thanks for the follow man!
Strategy, I really like the lift too boxes and foam the boker plus comes in. Jum had one in the video. I'll probably use something very similar when I make a nicer knife. For my more upscale models, with Damascus and higher end handle materials I want the customer to feel like hes opening the fanciest watch .
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Unboxing a Patek Philippe:
 
Apple packaging is smart looking, economical and ecological-minded. They know most people are going to throw it away.
 
Someone1 said:
Unboxing a Patek Philippe:
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This is what you don't need to do for a knife. And please no more pelican boxes, I have a stack of those and other fancy watch boxes taking up space in my closet. If you want something more substantial than just a pouch, take a look at how lionsteel packages their knives, a thin wooden tray that holds everything neatly.
 
My favorite knives come wrapped in butcher paper with about 40 feet of paracord hanging off the knife and sheath, lol. Those knives routinely cost over $500.

I don’t care about packaging beyond it serving its intended purpose of protecting the knife in shipping.
 
Packaging for me has absolutely no impact on my decision to purchase a knife. Nor does it reflect the quality and time put into making it. The way it feels in hand and performs makes the impression. Obviously it needs to be substantial enough to protect the knife during shipping.
 
valknut said:
When receiving a custom knife does packaging matter? I came across a jim Skelton video where he talked about it and wanted to get everyone's thoughts on it. Just finished my first folder (kinda finished) and I've been thinking about what sort of packaging I want to send my folders in once I'm ready to sell them. I've thought about a micro pelican case like the 1015 or a nice black magnetic gift box box. Do you care about the packaging or does it not really matter?
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Bob Terzuola and David Boye sent me folder in a plastic slip wrapped in bubble-pac. The only packaging I care about is the sheath for a fixed blade.
 
I remember what someone said about packaging in a video, not sure who it was though. They mentioned something along the lines of packaging should match the product. If you're making a custom knife, don't throw it in a plain cardboard box; at least put it in a soft zipper pouch, preferably with your branding on it. Not everyone will care about it, and it may cost a little more, but in the long run being recognizable, building a name for displaying all-around good customer care, and creating a good first impression for customers receiving a knife for the first time are all things that will benefit you greatly. And it's not like these are terribly expensive; if you look around you'll likely be able to pick up these plastic 'pelican' cases or soft pouches for a couple dollars a piece.

For those folks who don't care about packaging, you're just out a couple dollars, no big deal for a knife that likely was a couple hundred to maybe a thousand bucks. For those who do, you've created a lasting impression that will bring you return customers and a good reputation, which is worth way more than the few dollars you spent on the case/pouch.
 
Give me a simple cardboard box. I don't care about packaging at all. The simpler the better. I'm paying for the knife, not your fancy pouch I'm never gonna use.
 
My customs have either come in a felt pouch, zippered pouch, or a sheath. However, I have an Oakedge? Barlow made by A Wright in England, handmade over there, and it came in a super fancy box. Total with overseas shipping was somewhere under forty bucks. The box is too nice to toss out, but serves no other purpose.
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