Trash or Cash? - The Final Verdict

I always enjoyed working with people whose pride in their work was more important than the money from any particular job.

For some that was because they had lots of money. And for others, it was because their principles were really important to them.

Either way, you really know where you stand with someone when they are ok bearing the cost of their decisions instead of trying to foist it on others.

You are a class act, TK.
 
Smaller handle or bigger blade? just seems off for some reason but it is finished amazingly.
 
That's integrity, no doubt about it. But, someone would have bought it. I hate to see it, but I understand. You have my admiration, Sir.

Can't wait to see the next iteration, btw....
 
Not the first time I've seen a lot of work get busted up. There is a gunsmith by the name of Kenny Jarrett down in Jackson, SC. Kenny makes some really accurate rifles and is somewhat of a "character", to say the least. I've known him since the early 80's. I was in his shop going over some specs for a rifle (back in '86 or so) I wanted him to build.

There was a complete rifle cut in half through the action hanging on a wall.

"Kenny, what's the story?", well Kenny used some colorful language but in essence he couldn't get it to shoot to his specs. Back then a hunting rifle that could shoot a true 1/2" at a 100 yards was a rarity. "If a rifle ain't accurate, you might as well have a pocket full of firecrackers".

I never forgot that....
 
I have never seen one of your knives that wasn't beautiful. You are in the top tier of makers, IMO.
 
love the firecracker story ! kudos to tim for putting his stuff out there when he probably already knew he would get a few thumbs down. that shows great character.
 
john april said:
love the firecracker story ! kudos to tim for putting his stuff out there when he probably already knew he would get a few thumbs down. that shows great character.
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Love the firecracker story too.

Thanks John - I have great respect for your work.

To be honest, it was rather satisfying to tear this beast apart because it's been staring at me from my workbench for the past three months, hoping it would grow on me. I needed a little BF nudge to make the final call. A little dog piss never hurt anyone - besides, it's warm. :D
 
I never weighed in. Too polarizing.

Now I see a wonderful handle for some other apparatus. THIS I like. :thumbsup: :p
 
For me, in what looks like the end of a thread, I'll simply say I didn't like the knife, it just hit my eye wrong in too many places. But the part I really find pleasing is a maker willing to take the abuse that he knew would probably follow. This thread, for me, tells the story of the man more than the knife.

Bob Betzner
 
TK Steingass said:
One comment to you all - I appreciate the kind words about the execution - though the design isn't up to my liking, it's still my best work in construction. I still love making them, even when they're ugly. :D
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I like your response TK, and can only imagine the amount of work that went into
creating and finishing this knife! Keep on with your beautiful knife art!!

All the best,
David Darom (ddd)
 
For sure not a trash, that I don't like is the recurve zone on the edge. It seems me as a recover from a mistake with the grinder... I know it is not a mistake, but a straight blade should be very better in this design to me.

P.
 
This is the kind of knife that should be on display because the conversation it would stimulate would be very interesting.
 
Bummer to see that one broken. I liked it. I can appreciate others opinions. I can also appreciate a make not wanting something to leave his shop that bugged him.

I think you could have taken good photos and sold it for a good price.

But if it bothered you, it bothered you.


That said, if you took that same knife and put it next to another with the same handle, blade length, and your more traditional big bear classic shape, or more recurve/Bowie shape and put this in between at a show, I think the other two are going home with customers first.
 
I think you could have taken good photos and sold it for a good price.

But if it bothered you, it bothered you.
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Yes, it bothered me - I just couldn't shine up to that knife and wondered if others here felt the same way. The vast majority did. l know I could have sold it for a fair price - but then again, making knives is not just about money for this old war horse.
 
TK Steingass said:


Some of you guys are gonna think I'm crazy but, there's nothing that goes out of my shop that I'm not proud of - even a gift. I appreciate all the respectful feedback - it was a hoot. Sometimes, designs don't work out as planned on paper! Back to the drawing board :)
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HAHA! Outstanding. I like how you took a pro-style photo of it broken in half. :D
 
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