It's been 3 years since I started forging, finally starting to put out some knifes I'm ok with
That's where I struggle. Most people don't know how much time and materials goes into something like this. When you can buy a cheap stamped out knife from Walmart for $10 it's hard to competeGood looking knife. All you have to do now is charge a ridiculous price for it and you are in business.
You can’t chase the value crowd unless you’re going to mass produce. There are a bunch of people out there who appreciate and will pay for custom knives. As an example, Montana Knife Company did a collaboration with Fieldcraft Survival last week; those knives were $325, dropped at 8:00pm, and were sold out by the time I looked at 8:11pm.That's where I struggle. Most people don't know how much time and materials goes into something like this. When you can buy a cheap stamped out knife from Walmart for $10 it's hard to compete
Hopefully some chime in. It's a hobby right now but would love to try it more full time/semi retire. And I'm always open to adviceYou can’t chase the value crowd unless you’re going to mass produce. There are a bunch of people out there who appreciate and will pay for custom knives. As an example, Montana Knife Company did a collaboration with Fieldcraft Survival last week; those knives were $325, dropped at 8:00pm, and were sold out by the time I looked at 8:11pm.
There are a few custom knife makers on here; I bet they’d be happy to tell you how they got started.
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