Knife work for someone else?

[Maineiac1]

Have any of you ever done any work towards a knife build for someone who’s not a knifemaker?

I have a guy in my state that doesn’t make knives. He had a buddy waterjet some 4 blanks for him. Asked if I could grind the bevels. It quickly escalated to me doing the bevels, heat treat and a finish on the knife. He has a buddy that wants to do the handles. These knives are not to sell but gifts for family and a friend. Should I turn this away completely since I most likely can’t and don’t want to put my logo on it. Don’t want to because if the blade gets F’d during handle and or the handle work is crap I don’t want people thinking it was my work. The reason he asked me to do this is he wants as much work done from local people.

Thanks

 

[kuraki]

I've finished blanks for people. I don't do it any more mostly because I don't want to. The only one I ever marked with my logo was the Becker BK9 blank I finished for a guy, since I knew exactly what it was and thought it was kind of neat to have my mark next to their roll stamp.

Outside of your marking concern I wouldn't have a problem doing what you're describing. I just don't want to do that kind of work.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

Maineiac,
I have cautioned you about business related posts. You have to have a knifemaker membership to talk about orders, customers, sales, etc. Adding, "These will not be sold" doesn't make it a non-business topic if you are getting paid to do the work. Feel free to contact me with any discussion on this.

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