My idea/goal also seeking a bit of advice. And seeking career advice.

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So i always have a problem spending more then 70$ on a knife regardless of how much i want it because spending the bills out the bank is just hard. Its always well do i need it? and i end up regretting it. So i came up with the idea of my change and singles throwing them in a jar every once in a while to save up, i have 50 bucks in change in a jar right now. And im going to keep saving my goal is once i hit the 100-200$ mark to buy my first semi high end knife.

Now im doing that price range because the most expensive knife i have is a spyderco manix 2 right now and i want to go up some in price but not a ton. The knives i am considering are the spyderco military the zero tolereance 0200 or emerson cqc 10 or cqc 8. I want a bigger tough knife, now before you ask not for any reason just because i like big tough knives they just feel confident and good to me. what would you guys reccomend out of them to save for or would you recommend something different totally. before u guys ask i plan on buying this around the july time for a bday present to myself. The only thing i dont want is assisted opener.

Also anther question.. Im 19 years old, going to be 20 in july. Im looking to see if there is anyway i could find a career in the knife feild. Like either working at some kind of a shop or warehouse or retailer. How would i go about looking for something like that? Would i need school and if i did what kind of classes would i need to take and how many years would it be to do it? Any help would be appreciated.
 
If you want a 0200 kershaw guy has blems for $95!

And about a career in the knife field....I would hit up all the big company's (benchmade, kershaw, spyderco ect) and see if there's jobs available that you would qualify for, also at the bottom of most of there websites there should be a link about inquiring for a job....you could also try some of the larger gun shops that have a knife department (or if you can find one, a knife shop!)

As far as what kind of education would be required. I have no idea...
 
See if you can get a job at a local machine shop, all knife manufacturers need experienced machinists! Even if it doesn't get you a job with a knife manufacturer, you'll have some very marketable skills.
 
SomeNewGuy said:
Also anther question.. Im 19 years old, going to be 20 in july. Im looking to see if there is anyway i could find a career in the knife feild. Like either working at some kind of a shop or warehouse or retailer. How would i go about looking for something like that? Would i need school and if i did what kind of classes would i need to take and how many years would it be to do it? Any help would be appreciated.
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Let me be the first to wish you happy 20th birthday in July!

Are there any knife retailers in your area? Do you want to sell knives or do you want to make knives? If you want to make them, maybe a class in metal work offered by a local community college would be a good option.
 
marcinek said:
Let me be the first to wish you happy 20th birthday in July!

Are there any knife retailers in your area? Do you want to sell knives or do you want to make knives? If you want to make them, maybe a class in metal work offered by a local community college would be a good option.
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I have one knife shop in my area that is a cutlery shop and is a authorized benchmade dealer. I would like to be able to make them but i wouldnt mind selling them either.

Im basically asking on here because i have a very sour relationship with my parents. My dad has thrown me out several times and doesnt support anything i think or say, my mom trys to support me but is too scared to openly voice it because of my dad. Not too get too into my personal life but im pretty much all on my own to get the money enroll and figure out what im doing. I also have a girlfriend who iv been with for close to 3 years who supports me no matter what i do aslong as itll make me happy.

And thanks marcinek
 
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There's nothing wrong with your Manix 2. Higher priced knives are more of a want than a necessity. Heck, my dad only carries a small snap-on keychain knife and he made it just fine so far. Maybe you should use that money for machinist school or something instead.

Happy Birthday!
 
matt1987 said:
There's nothing wrong with your Manix 2. Higher priced knives are more of a want than a necessity. Heck, my dad only carries a small snap-on keychain knife and he made it just fine so far. Maybe you should use that money for machinist school or something instead.

Happy Birthday!
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Thanks, and yea i know its all about wanting it. Idk if ill even spend the money on a knife, i usually always just go.. and chicken out before i buy anything expensive, i really should start just saving for school because im going to be 20 and havent been able to further my education yet.
 
I want to do the exact same thing, sell or make knives but I just have no idea where to start. I am in your exact position only difference is I'm 18. Thanks for posting, this has helped me a lot. :) good luck and happy birthday! :)
 
GroceryPants said:
I want to do the exact same thing, sell or make knives but I just have no idea where to start. I am in your exact position only difference is I'm 18. Thanks for posting, this has helped me a lot. :) good luck and happy birthday! :)
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Thank you man and i really appriciate it, good luck to you too hope you get to have a good career in this too.
 
I would start looking at local or regional Technical schools that offer modern machinist courses. Most Knife making today is all done on CnC and similar tools of the trade. You will also need to put some time in as a machinist intern ship. it will open you up to alot of jobs from knife making to automotive, aerospace, medical equipment and the firearms manufacturing fields. once you get some time in a shop you will be able to turn your spare time in to making your own knives and honing your skills. Skills that you can use for your goal of becoming or working for a knife manufacturer. Just remember Hard work and perseverance comes with great rewards. Ohh and on the knife take a look at Houge EX01
 
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I would start looking at local or regional Technical schools that offer modern machinist courses. Most Knife making today is all done on CnC and similar tools of the trade. You will also need to put some time in as a machinist intern ship. it will open you up to alot of jobs from knife making to automotive, aerospace, medical equipment and the firearms manufacturing fields. once you get some time in a shop you will be able to turn your spare time in to making your own knives and honing your skills. Skills that you can use for your goal of becoming or working for a knife manufacturer. Just remember Hard work and perseverance comes with great rewards. Ohh and on the knife take a look at Houge EX01
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Thanks, that was kind of motivational actually. And i will check that knife.
 
I would recommend that you do not spend over $120 on a folder unless you REALLY need a folder that is overbuilt enough to warrant the price. As far as knife-related jobs, have you thought about apprenticing under a custom maker? Maybe start as a shop sweeper, watch, learn, and gain experience, decide if it truly interests you. Also, consider working under a Farrier (horseshoer) or dedicated blacksmith... there are more of them around than you think. I personally worked for a Master Farrier for six months this past year... let me tell you, those guys know how to sharpen steel! Many of them also do their own steel work, even custom knives on the side. Whatever you decide, you do not have to pick something to do for the rest of your life immediately- never settle for something you do not like. go to college if possible with a degree in mind, get your basics out of the way via online classes or community college(both keep school costs down). Best of luck, happy early birthday!
 
El Bandit0 said:
I would recommend that you do not spend over $120 on a folder unless you REALLY need a folder that is overbuilt enough to warrant the price. As far as knife-related jobs, have you thought about apprenticing under a custom maker? Maybe start as a shop sweeper, watch, learn, and gain experience, decide if it truly interests you. Also, consider working under a Farrier (horseshoer) or dedicated blacksmith... there are more of them around than you think. I personally worked for a Master Farrier for six months this past year... let me tell you, those guys know how to sharpen steel! Many of them also do their own steel work, even custom knives on the side. Whatever you decide, you do not have to pick something to do for the rest of your life immediately- never settle for something you do not like. go to college if possible with a degree in mind, get your basics out of the way via online classes or community college(both keep school costs down). Best of luck, happy early birthday!
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thanks
 
I myself am 21yrs old and still have yet to decide what exactly what I want to do as a career.
I have all the support I need and the means to go to whatever college I just havent found a real passion at this point.
I recently got into knives quite a bit not even 6months yet but I thought maybe I might end up making knives 1day
The way I would go about it is Id go to college for a few simpler classes like art/design/engineer class because I see that as the start to everything being able to create a design
Then I would go on to take some metal work classes to learn how to create my designs
After that I would try to find a custom knife maker that I really admired and try to learn from them

If its something your unsure about doing I'd still talk to a maker see what their inspirations have been and how they got started etc
 
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Did you ever give the Navy any thought? I was Army so I'm not so knowledgeable on their MOS but I believe you can enlist and be trained FOR FREE as a machinist.
 
Charlie Mike said:
Did you ever give the Navy any thought? I was Army so I'm not so knowledgeable on their MOS but I believe you can enlist and be trained FOR FREE as a machinist.
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I know very little about anything military. My family always told me i couldnt enlist because im flat footed and have really bad lungs.
 
Is your family made up of doctors? Doesn't cost anything but time to see if you can pass the enlistment physical.

Blessings,

Omar
 
OHALLUM said:
Is your family made up of doctors? Doesn't cost anything but time to see if you can pass the enlistment physical.

Blessings,

Omar
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my family isnt doctors, i was like that child none of my family liked because i wasnt like them, and yea i got that family. They were all tv and movies talk about woman go to the bar get drunk out to parties, and i was play video games use computer spend alot of times on forums and i guess im "whipped" because i let my gf make alot of the decisions on what we do and they all think that thats terrible.
 
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