Ty Adams
KNIFE MAKER
A few months ago I stopped taking orders so that I could make other styles of knives. At the time it seemed like the right thing to do to grow as a new maker. Some people have taken this well and are willing to wait and possibly buy knives as they are finished. Some of my last orders have set prices and they have left it up to me what style I want to make. (As long as it's a hunting knife.)
This last week has me second guessing that decision. I have had a couple inquiry's and have turned away 4 orders. So my new train of thought is to start taking orders again but tell people that I have a year's wait. I want to be open and explain that I'll have other work come available at times. If they are interested they can purchase that work. I just don't want my first 50 knives to be the hunters that I have been making. Thanks in advanced for any advice and input.
This last week has me second guessing that decision. I have had a couple inquiry's and have turned away 4 orders. So my new train of thought is to start taking orders again but tell people that I have a year's wait. I want to be open and explain that I'll have other work come available at times. If they are interested they can purchase that work. I just don't want my first 50 knives to be the hunters that I have been making. Thanks in advanced for any advice and input.