My first Balisong build: "The Bowie-song"

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I finished this knife last night! The sense of pride and accomplishment was wonderful. I haven't gotten a paid membership yet (lack of money :( ) but hope to after I sell this knife. I plan on setting the price at around $250, based on everything I've read about knife pricing, as well as current Balisong market trends. I know a few of you can advise me on how to price my knives - I used the old "sell it for enough to make 2-3 more" as a guideline.

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If I could get some solid critique and advice it would really help me out. I am currently (and have been for some time) out of work. I am an industrial design student when I have the money. I've always enjoyed the idea of making money selling custom knives. This knife will be my first venture into making a business of it.

If any of you would like to take the time to give a "noob" some sage advice, this link is where you can find a much more detailed write-up on the "build":

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=676203

Thank you all in advance! As soon as I can afford to I will upgrade my membership so I am not muddying a pond I don't belong in. :D
 
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Sorry no. Not an add lol...

I'm hoping for advice on how I should price it, and some critique on the design and execution.

It is my first knife other than the couple fixed and folders I use because they weren't worthy of being sold. I am just new to the forum and the whole scene in general. I'll read back through it and see if I can make it less "add-like".

Actually now that I read through it maybe you can explain to me why you think it is an add. I have moderated several custom car site's in my time (my first love is Nissan) and I wouldn't interperet this as any thing other than what it is. A noob seeking advice. Also if it WERE an add it would be in a classified section.

But at least I know that my photos are add-worthy ;) so thank you for that. I'm not even sure if I want to sell this particular knife. The handle material has significant sentimental value. Any other thoughts?
 
To me, what makes it look like an add is that you have a price that includes shipping and insurance.

Other than that....
The finish looks good....and the wood is nice. You should try and make one from scratch.
Mace
 
Thank you - I will fix that.

I have some Ti and SS on the way, but I'm going to do a few more kit mods first before I break out the serious design. A lot of what I have done has been wood (clocks and furniture) or car parts (don't have to be so pretty) so I'm trying to get used to finishing metal cleanly.
 
JMDesigns said:
I finished this knife last night! I haven't gotten a paid membership yet (lack of money :( ) but hope to after I sell this knife. I plan on setting the price at around $250, based on everything I've read about knife pricing, as well as current Balisong market trends.

If I could get some solid critique and advice it would really help me out. I am currently (and have been for some time) out of work. I am an industrial design student when I have the money. I've always enjoyed the idea of making money selling custom knives. This knife will be my first venture into making a business of it.
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This is what sounds like an ad to me,plus the fack you had a build thread but started a new one to show it off.
Stan
 
Looking good, try a few more kits to learn the geomitry and practice your fit and finish (which looks good BTW) and try some from scratch. Welcome to the addiction.
 
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