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<blockquote data-quote="amcardon" data-source="post: 4174769" data-attributes="member: 26766"><p>What blade steel are you using? Are you doing your own heat treating? What grinding setup are you using? Using round stock for pins or corby bolts?</p><p></p><p>Asking those questions because if you truly are looking to start selling your knives, take a look at the total cost of materials and consumables (grinding belts and sandpaper can add up quick), along with any outside treatment (i.e. sending out for heat treating). Take the total and charge double(ish) that until you feel like you've got the heat treat, temper, fit/finish, sharpening where you want it (and be honest with yourself), then start charging more. If you charge too much for a poor product it's only going to bite you in the butt in the long run. If you spend any time on any knife forums they'll be brutally honest with you and will usually tell you that the first couple dozen knives should be considered educational experiences that you shouldn't charge much for (but should absolutely cover your expenses), but once you have a consistent process and results, that's when you can really start charging what the knife is "worth". </p><p></p><p>The pics you posted look great! Would like to see some closer up for sure. Good luck! I miss making knives....</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="amcardon, post: 4174769, member: 26766"] What blade steel are you using? Are you doing your own heat treating? What grinding setup are you using? Using round stock for pins or corby bolts? Asking those questions because if you truly are looking to start selling your knives, take a look at the total cost of materials and consumables (grinding belts and sandpaper can add up quick), along with any outside treatment (i.e. sending out for heat treating). Take the total and charge double(ish) that until you feel like you've got the heat treat, temper, fit/finish, sharpening where you want it (and be honest with yourself), then start charging more. If you charge too much for a poor product it's only going to bite you in the butt in the long run. If you spend any time on any knife forums they'll be brutally honest with you and will usually tell you that the first couple dozen knives should be considered educational experiences that you shouldn't charge much for (but should absolutely cover your expenses), but once you have a consistent process and results, that's when you can really start charging what the knife is "worth". The pics you posted look great! Would like to see some closer up for sure. Good luck! I miss making knives.... [/QUOTE]
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