LobosStyle Blades
Well-Known Member
So I've come across the odd dilemma that I'm hoping to get some advice from some experienced people here. This may be more of a ramble session / trying to voice my thoughts as well.
I'm one of the typical hobby knifemakers that has a normal daytime job and really like my job because it will offer a great retirement. Between my family, my work and regular life, it leaves little time to spend making knives. I've also worked hard and long at research and study to try and learn this craft and really want to expand my work into forging but also to have the freedom and liberty to take my time on a single piece to take it to that next level of craftsmanship I see so many of you have accomplished. With my craft, I've always prided myself on having researched what I don't know and managing every aspect of my products myself.
I have plenty of orders to keep myself busy through the rest of the year. With such little time afforded to making knives, by the time I finish 1 or 2 orders, another one pops up and I'm on to that one with no time to try new things. A few other KD members have commented about not taking orders anymore and I'm seriously considering that avenue for at least next year, if not a few years.
At this point I guess I'm looking for input from some of those out there who may have some insight as to the pro's and con's. Sales are not a concern at this point as I have a few avenues to hit up when I feel I need to sell something.
Any input is greatly appreciated.
I'm one of the typical hobby knifemakers that has a normal daytime job and really like my job because it will offer a great retirement. Between my family, my work and regular life, it leaves little time to spend making knives. I've also worked hard and long at research and study to try and learn this craft and really want to expand my work into forging but also to have the freedom and liberty to take my time on a single piece to take it to that next level of craftsmanship I see so many of you have accomplished. With my craft, I've always prided myself on having researched what I don't know and managing every aspect of my products myself.
I have plenty of orders to keep myself busy through the rest of the year. With such little time afforded to making knives, by the time I finish 1 or 2 orders, another one pops up and I'm on to that one with no time to try new things. A few other KD members have commented about not taking orders anymore and I'm seriously considering that avenue for at least next year, if not a few years.
At this point I guess I'm looking for input from some of those out there who may have some insight as to the pro's and con's. Sales are not a concern at this point as I have a few avenues to hit up when I feel I need to sell something.
Any input is greatly appreciated.