The $100 Knife Shop ??

[DanF]

Interesting concept, but is it possible AND sustainable? Easy answer-maybe. Is it profitable? THAT is the $64,000 question!

Not too many weeks ago, I posed the same question over in the knife makers forum. One individual stated it could be done, and another tried it once in the exchange. (TBC)

 

[DanF]

Twelve knives in, cost analysis coming soon.

 

[DanF]

Just Some Of The Stuff We Use For Every Knife:

Steel
Scales/handle
Pins/bolts/thong tube
3 belts minimum
Sandpaper
Epoxy
Dyes/finish
Acetone/distilled alcohol
Shop towels/rags
Stainless Steel foil and LN for stainless
All the assorted materials and expendables needed for leather and leather working
Electricity/propane
Insurance on shop and tools
Shipping (box, tape, packing/bubble wrap, labels, mailing fee and insurance).
Manhours

(More later tonight)

 

[DanF]

Looks grim, but it is possible with a few restrictions. I can do the knife for the not-too-distant future, depending on materials costs.
The first thing that will be lost will be the sheath. For example, this;

Is the larger version of the small stiffhorn/city knife. This knife would be $100 without the sheath. Leather and all that entails is a pricey component of a package. I can provide a simple pocket sheath for this for $25, making the package price $125 (no I don’t make $25 sheaths for sale—only when buying the package of knife and sheath).
Taco style sheaths would be a few dollars more.
I’ll keep the costs as low as I can for as long as I can.