My neighbor asked me to make a small belt/skinner/hunter type knife. I salvaged the (O1) steel from my pile-o-shame. Didn't really know what I was doing, I make kitchen knives, just winging it.....
D. Martell Belt Knife
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Mute-on
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I think Martell Hunting Knives would do exceedingly well!
Wow
Wow
Turned out pretty good IMO.
I think this marketing strategy could use a bit of work
Made from reclaimed O1 tool steel, this belt knife has been expertly crafted by kitchen knife maker and professional knife sharpener Dave Martell. Dave describes his belt knives as "freestyle" each is unique and one of a kind no two are the same. Blades are affixed to exotic Burl or figured wood handles with mosaic pins; the beauty of the wood is a story unto itself, and when paired with the blade, a knife is created which is sure to put a smile on your face.
I think this marketing strategy could use a bit of work
Made from reclaimed O1 tool steel, this belt knife has been expertly crafted by kitchen knife maker and professional knife sharpener Dave Martell. Dave describes his belt knives as "freestyle" each is unique and one of a kind no two are the same. Blades are affixed to exotic Burl or figured wood handles with mosaic pins; the beauty of the wood is a story unto itself, and when paired with the blade, a knife is created which is sure to put a smile on your face.
You guys are killing me! :lol2:
Tanner could sell ice cubes to Eskimos.
There's a job waiting at Shun.:cool2:
There's a job waiting at Shun.:cool2:
valgard
Stones Addict (terminal case)
I think the knife looks really cool Dave. However, Tanner stole your show :rofl2:
Mute-on
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No really, you should make these and market them exactly as Tanner said.
You make knives, Dave. Really well.
You deserve success.
J
You make knives, Dave. Really well.
You deserve success.
J
Thanks, you all know how to make a guy feel good. 
It looks pretty good to me Dave (Aussie understatement alert).
BTW, I love the concept of a "pile of shame".
BTW, I love the concept of a "pile of shame".
I have seen worse, Dave
seriously, that knife is going to work well I think. And it looks really cool too.
seriously, that knife is going to work well I think. And it looks really cool too.
I wasn't sure what to do with that other than I knew it had to full length sharpenable. I hate to sharpen knives where the edge runs into the choil. I don't know what the correct answer is though.
It's a fairly substantial pile, worthy of a name.
One thing I wanted to ask about your "pile of shame" do you have anything that could be made into paring knives? I remember some makers used to make small parers and they sold for a modest price. I'd "think" it may be a good way to get knives in the hands of many (don't be fooled by my earlier post, I have no marketing background lol)
I might have some shame still left to spread into new knives but I'm not sure that I could make anything modestly priced. It's a good idea I just doubt that I could meet expectations on pricing on little knives.
Mute-on
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What do you think the expectations on pricing are, Dave? For example, it is interesting that many of the Kato hunting knives seem to be priced far beyond his kitchen knives on a $ per mm basis. I think the two knife types (Kitchen and hunting) are generally regarded quite differently in pricing terms.
Just trying to explore opportunities for you. It is normal to be conservative and underestimate demand, pricing appetite, perception of value, and general desirability of your own work. Sometimes you can be pleasantly surprised
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Dude, I hate curvy handles and hunting paraphernalia and have to admit this knife looks good and elegant!
Thanks Ryan!
