Pricing question

[Willie71]

Thanks guys, it's as clear as mud now! Lol. Pricing is a difficult thing for sure. Especially when you get into art or collector stuff. Somehow, the cost of materials probably isn't considered when pricing a old painting. Picasso paid $x for a canvas and $x in paint. Now I know that I'm not Picasso, and his stuff wasn't even worth much until he died. But I'm just saying.

I had a couple of knives that where very similar except one was CruForgeV and the others where different Damascus. I sold more Damascus last weekend, so I guess I was t to high. It was a slow show for many of the guys, and others did pretty good. I was happy.

I think what makes it hard is that there is so many things that can alter the price of a knife. Design, fit and finish, materials, execution, reputation, demand ect. no two knife makers are the same, no two knives are the same.

I guess we will have to keep trying to find that price point that works for us. That and thinking that John Doe is charging WAY TO Much for his stuff while Billy Bob is under cutting us all!😜

Branding is really important. The artisan market is largely word of mouth and reputation. Once people recognize your work, and learn about the quality, customers follow. It's usually the small details that make the difference for my customers. They expect a performer, and they know I have my heat treat dialled in the steels I use. The attention to detail in handles is another thing my customers appreciate. There is no set price for anything. It's too bad it's not that easy.