Hi, New to the forum.

Higgins1900

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Hey,
I'm a current college student at WVU, I currently live in Northern Virginia, and picked up knife-making while I'm home from school. I have made three stock removal knives and have forged around five more knives.

I've been a lurker here and on other boards for a bit but now joining so can get help on projects. I'm completely self-taught so any advice would be greatly appreciated.

With most of my knives, I also do the leatherwork for the sheaths. I enjoy the craft and hopefully will start selling some when I get the chance to make more, and figure out a maker's mark and name. So far they have just been gifts, also not sure about pricing.

Here are a few of the knives I've made id love to hear your opinions on how they look. There is a small dagger, a couple of survival/outdoors knives, and kitchen knives.
 

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Welcome to KD.

You are off to a very good start with the knives that you have posted. Most knifemakers use their last name on their knives. Also a hometown. Either by stamping or by etching.

If you want your customers to find you, use your name. If you put it on every knife, you are advertising your next sale by allowing them to find you.
 
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