WIP - First Knife

[oivind_dahle]

I suggest you send JohnnyChance a knife. He makes some really nice reviews.
And you also know where I live

[maxim]

I am looking forward to see you knife Marko !! Long waiting is finely over

[Marko Tsourkan]

I am starting small. 180mm.

[Andrew H]

Actually, I am looking forward to it. I had a blast heat-treating and measuring hardness on Rockwell hardness tester (reminded me of B&W photography development and printing), and I am looking forward to a finished product, whatever quality it will be. I might get lucky, but this is mostly to get a hang of the process. Realistically, I think that the first dozen or two will be giveaways or throwaways - it takes a long time to get good at anything, so my expectations are VERY low.

Where's the sign up sheet?

[Cipcich]

Thanks Adam. I think I should keep a low profile, from now on, as I don't want expectations

M

Hmm. Might be a little late. I don't think the cork's going back in that bottle . . .

[Marko Tsourkan]

Where's the sign up sheet?

No expectations, please. I am having a hard time handling stress already. I get there, when I get there. I took me almost two years to make a handle that I really liked.

M

[PierreRodrigue]

Marko, you have a sound approach. Work in small steps, learn from each, try to understand what each phase is telling you. I have no doubt you will produce what your minds eye wants to see. Learn from set backs, keep moving forward, and most of all, HAVE FUN!! It can be a hoot, or a source of frustration. Its up to you which!

[JohnnyChance]

I suggest you send JohnnyChance a knife. He makes some really nice reviews.
And you also know where I live

While I would love to do some testing and a review, if I did it on the first batch of knives the feedback would go directly to Marko. Only once he is happy and has a finished product would I do an actual review.

[Marko Tsourkan]

While I would love to do some testing and a review, if I did it on the first batch of knives the feedback would go directly to Marko. Only once he is happy and has a finished product would I do an actual review.

Hey John,
I appreciate it and I will definitely take you up on your offer. This was a part of the plan, once I am comfortable with the process. We will be in touch over this (and other things, like the custom work I owe you )

M

[tk59]

I can't wait to check out your progress, Marko! I'd love to witness your growing pains, in addition to your finished products. I'll spare you my expectations and good luck to you.