Listen, I do not want to get into a discussion about what or how many knives you are making for your first 'batch'. Point is, myself, and other that have expressed skepticism have done it out of frustration. You are diving into an adventure without even being able to show that you understand hos to make a single knife. We simply are trying to get you to realize that the best approach is to make a few knives using whatever methods you have available at present before investing thousands of dollars in something you dont know if you will like or if people will like and / or purchase. I'm not trying to be a d??ck, just frustrated because it would be akin to me stating I was building an automobile factory, but have never even built a car. Crank out a knife, show it to the group, take contsructive criticism and if you enjoy it, become a full time knifemaker.
I was getting ready to close this thread because it was starting to turn against the new guy. This post saves the thread.
Everyone, show respect here, no matter what or find another forum where you can string someone up but we won't be doing that here.
If someone needs to be bounced or smacked along side the head (and some do), I'll do it in private with the culprit(s). Send me a PM or email me direct.
We don't vote people off the island and we don't moderate by mob rule here.
See the moto at the top of the page. Ripping into a guy that is obviously new and doesn't quite understand some things is not friendly.
Mistake here are OK. Being rude and negative is not. Arguing is OK as long as it stays respectful. Getting someones attention is OK as long as it stays respectful.