The question of price...

Knifemaker87

Knifemaker87

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Greetings all,
I think that i may be putting myself out on a limb here but wanted ya'lls honest opinion. I have been making Knives for about..2 years now and been forging them for the last six monthes. There are people who want to buy my knives but i have no idea what to charge them. can you help me out on this? I almost didnt do this after seeing all of the really nice knives in all of the pictures but i would rather have the brutal truth. thanks

Forged from a bar of carbon steel
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One of my first forged knives
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Forged from a file with a ceader heart handle and an EXTREMELY sharp edge
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Forged from D2 tool steel
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Made from a woodmill bandsaw blade, full tang, hollow ground
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More D2 but with an antler handle
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This one was made from a file, there is silver inlay on the handle
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This one was forged and ground from truck springs.
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this one is from the same steel but with a cherry handle
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this one was cut from a file and was made to resemble Legolas's knife from the Lord of the rings movies. there is silver inlay on this one too.
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So how would you say those would be worth?

Thanks so much for looking. Your feedback and comments are much appreciated
 
Nice work! I really like the look and feel of hand-forged blades.

Is the first one you pictured available for sale?

I sent you an email in regard to your question, so as not to put my foot in anyone's mouth in public. :)

Peace.
Alex.
 
Welcome to the forums. You came to the right place. I can't give you an answer to the prices, but I can say that I like your work:thumbup: . Keep it up.
 
Thanks yall
the top six knives are all for sale. and as for thier pedigree...other than the D2 steel they are either truck spring steel File steel, or 1074 spring. To "Mark Williams"...The name Arbuckle sounds very familiar. But i dont know...
I have more pictures. are they worth posting?
 
I have made around 25 knives and have sold a few now. Thanks to those who have bought them!

I'll tell you how I price them.

I first add up material costs. I ignore the labor cost, as I am a hobby maker and just getting out there ever so slowly. So given that last comment, I'll add something to the price but it is usually a modest sum, given my (in)experience.

I also look at what others charge for a similar piece. If Trace Rinaldi charges say $200 for a knife and I make a similar one, I will definitely be closer to the $100 mark than the $200 mark!

I also don't make sheaths, and price accordingly.
 
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