Out of curiousity, who here, in this forum makes knive?? (just wondering)

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I was just wondering, out of curiousity, who, in this particular forum makes knives?
 
Are you talking about "unprofessionally?" Lately I've been buying the shop gear and kicking out some knives.
 
Burchtree,
either, or. Either way, whether as a hobby, or for a living your still making knives, if your are making knives!
 
I make tactical/defensive knives & tools on a semi-professional level. I make some for fun, and sell them for spare cash - some I make for myself - and on a case by case basis I take orders for specialty blades and tools, non-metallic etc. etc.
It started as a hobby, and thats still mostly what it is for now. I dont ever plan on being full time, but I do plan on taking it to higher levels eventually.
 
Satin -- got any pics? I read "tactical/defensive" and my ears perked up.
 
I wouldn't call what I do making knives, more like making sharp pieces of steel. But I have fun doing it, and it keeps me outa trouble.

I've spent the last couple of years collecting equipment. Last thing I need is a belt grinder.
 
In my spare time. Give most of them away to friends or family. Its fun when you know its someone who will put it to use and they haven't got to use any good knives before to appreciate them. I have to come up with a better way to make them realize what sharp means though, stories about the first time they used it are kind of scary. Like my sister cutting the end of her thumbnail off peeling fruit :eek: close call.
I plan on selling a few here and there now. I'm working on a few basic styles but haven't made two knives the same yet and don't really plan on it,unless of course people feel the need to throw large amounts of cash my way for a certain one ;) :rolleyes:
 
I have made 5 knife kits already. I enjoy it but its a lot of work. You cant do it for the money. Gotta love making knives by hand
Jack
 
Hello rev_jch,

I've been making knives, fixed blades only, for about 15 years, on a part-time bases. I also offer knife repair and handle conversions, for fixed blades only, along with custom fitted leather sheaths for those special knives for special people.

You can view some of my work at, www.sunrisecustomknives.com

Best Regards,
Jay Maines
 
I make knives! Knife making is awesome. I started making knives for two reasons. First of all, to learn more about knives. I figured that I could learn a tremeandous amount of things about knives if I made them- so far I am right on that one! Secondly, I have actually sold a few knives, so I use my "knife money" to help me buy knife books or knives that I want to have. Actually, the money I made on my first couple of sales went to helping buy christmas presents, but the last knife I made some $$ on I spent the money on knife stuff.

I am like satin- I won't ever be a full time pro maker, but there are levels of knife making I want to reach and surpass. Thanks to many super generous and helpful members here I have been able to get a great start towards reaching those levels. Special thanks goes to 2 forumites who have actually purchased knives from me too- that has spurred me on more than anything, since now I must make darned sure that I make a knife that performs and performs well. That's a nervous but very cool feeling!

For anyone wanting to start out, I'd suggest getting a kit. I got a kit where I had to actually file or grind the blank and get ti heat treated and all. www.knifekits.com has some kits that require assembly and handle shaping at the most. Getting a fixed blade kit from them and applying a different finish to the blade would be a great start down the path. Also, check your local libraries for books on knife making.
 
Spark's(ummm, brain fart, I've gone back and forth from spark and sharp here, so whichever one is right should fillin the blank), who owns this site, also sells knife kits through One Stop Knife Shop. The Darrel Ralph kits are supposed to be a great place to start, and are going to be what I start with for my first folder. Fixed blades are easy enough(ha, just saying that now, shoulda asked me a few months ago), that I make them from scratch myself.

I'm same way as others here, will never do it full time, but it's something I enjoy, and that as a matter of "pride of the artiste", as my friend put it, has some levels that I will have to reach. I've learned a ton from various makers on here, and love that I can ask questions of some of the greats, such as Ed Fowler and Kit Carson, and they actually take the time to help out new makers such as myself.

Crayola is also right about it helping you know mroe about knives you buy then. It's definitely worth at least making a kit or two. Very rewarding, and very educational. Plus gives you a knife that you can carry and really call YOURS.
 
I have made 2 so far . Cant say they came out the way i wanted them . I enjoyed doing it . I would like to get better ! My last one was a greco d2 fixed blade , I kinda broke a slab of the paca wood ,Well its a crack in it ! I dont know if i should leave it like that or get another small peice of paca wood and fix it .I still aint got a good edge on the thing :(
http://www.cqcknives.com/knife_kit_3.htm
 
Jay -- don't see you much on the forums. You guys really ought to check out his knives. I've got a few of his on loan for pictures and his stuff is gorgeous.
 
I've made a few neckers out of band saw blade amd whitetail antler. Nothing serious but a lot of fun.

Paul
 
Heh one could say I try......
good books are 50 buck knife shop by wayne goddard
forging your way to perfection jim h is also great
 
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