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Hi Nathan, Sometimes its hard to get the exact feeling of what people mean. No problems here. That's like waiting till you are thirsty before you start looking for a place to dig the well! :D As Stephan said "we all approach this from a different perspective."

Hey Chuck, What is that awful smell coming from Staley's????

Hi Nathan, I wasn't trying to make any assumptions. I was using the :D after the "non-knifebuyers"! I know that many collectors become knife makers. Every dealer I know started out as a collector as well. The worst knife junkies become dealers...it is the only way they can support...

HI Guys, I would suggest to you as non-knifebuyers :D That many perspective clients use their mouse to click through multiple sites to gather information. Yes, they may choose to contact you. What you probably don't realize as non-knifebuyers is that many of these potential clients feel they...

Hey guys, Why is it that so many of you do not price your knives on the website???? From purely a consumer point of view. When I go to a makers site and there are no prices...generally (not always) I no longer pursue that maker and their work. My thinking is that if they don't know how...

Hi Les, Love the Spec Ops Sheaths. Need them longer.

Hi, I am looking for someone who builds a quality kydex lined, Cordura Nylon sheath. For a larger fixed blade. Belt loop, tie downs (at bottom of sheath), etc. Let me know what you got!

Exactly Right Stabber. The early version of this knife in the 1900's had a device in it called a "liner lock"

As a knife maker you cross the first line when you sell your first knife...you have become a business. Like it or not. Second line you cross is when you take an order. You have continued deeper into the business aspect of custom knives. Many hobby makers have difficulty making the...

Hi Chuck, If the dealer bought the knife from you at a discount: You can contact them and remind them that they need to maintain your retail price. Failure to do so will eliminate them from getting more knives from you at a discount. Or you can offer to make them something different in...

Like Rocksalt, I have an MBA. I have taken the H&R Block Tax course along with an additional 120 hours of tax training. My accounting and tax software....CPA. Guys do yourself a favor. Become a legal business entity. Keep good records and take the information to your CPA every...

Knife shows are for: 1) Selling Knives 2) Meeting clients and potential clients 3) Taking orders 4) Restocking materials. Since this is in the business section I'll assume that the makers interacting here are business oriented. As such shows have expenses. Table, lodging...

HI Chuck, Exactly my point. What if the Best One is stainless steel and wood and the worst one is Damascus and Black Lip Pearl? I always recommend to my clients when they attend a show, ask the maker which knife they finished right before the show. I tell them that is one they...

Hi Ryan, Most knife makers don't want to put all of the eggs in "one basket". So few if any work alone with dealers. To be honest, it is best that the maker be involved in the marketing of their work. There are collectors who will only buy from makers, just as there are collectors who...

Hi Rusty and Ryan, Ok, I'll try to keep this as short as possible. 1) Most dealers like Most makers are part time. 2) Most dealers...are not custom knife dealers. Custom knife dealers sell only custom knives. Why is this important to the knife maker? Because custom knife dealers...

Hi P Moore, I ship between 100 -200 Packages each year overseas. I primarily use USPS Global Express. Priority cannot be tracked. Each package is given up to $100 insurance by the Post Office. Camping tool is generally the best way to list the knife. An invoice inside the box is...

The best marketing you can do is Target Marketing and Permission Marketing. Target marketing is sent to a specific group of people...usually collectors. Permission marketing occurs when those people...usually collectors give you permission to contact them whenever you feel you have...

Hi Les, Here in Georgia, a CPA can set up a LLC for you, about $300. The corporations in NV are more for those who have a much larger business or are working with a much larger cash flow. NV and Delaware have very good tax rates and offer other advantages. I have a C Corporation...

Hi Ryan, I would be happy to contribute some thoughts. I didn't want to just "jump in" on my first post. Hi Les!

Hi Ryan, I would be happy to contribute some thoughts. I didn't want to just "jump in" on my first post.