I can't help but think about the free tips and information
that has been given out in the many years
that custom knives have been made.
I've only been on the Internet for about 4-5 years but made my first knives in 1974
and many since. many of the tips I've given out have been mine
unless someone else was doing the same thing I was and I'm sure many were.
if someone passes down what I have passed along great I would just ask or hope
My name would be mentioned.
if it's going to be done for money for trade or free.
. that should be a fair trade
I think, for me anyway..
If I charge for my information I have in my head well that would be up to me.
I see a lot of stuff young makers are doing that_
I've been doing before some of them were born. are they my tips, the makers
before I_
because it was done first by someone else even though
one may not know it's been done before? .it's just interesting
what people think what should be free and what not.
think about it The phone was invented by a man named Gray first, Bell
just got to the patent office first, who should have gotten the credit for for it?
I love knife making over the back stabbing of my auto, marine and small engine shop.
everyone wants your business, well after the last few
years they can have it.
Knife makers,
to you all,
we have a most unique business here. and the free stuff
that gets a young maker started
this is just great I love it.
I've help a few along the way and if it has changed
someone's life and I can be remembered because of it, well
it makes_me feel good just for that alone.
BUT
..of course if you give over and above costing you time
and money then I say charge your worth if you'd like but give back what's been given you.
_just my 2 cents plus a few more.
edited because something screwed up and I can't spell
