Hello everyone,
I was hoping to get some opinions before I get some knives rehandled.
I was looking to have 4 blades rehandled by a maker I've commisioned from before. Their honesuki was a pretty good value at just under 300, esp with the unique handle. I was hoping to get some of my other knives similar handles.
I reached out and got a quote of 200 per handle if I supplied all the materials. This seemed seemed a bit high, especially when compared to the knife I got from them previously, but I initially agreed. I did eventually try to communicate my consternation and asked them to supply the mammoth for the spacers. I was then told that I was already receiving a discount because I said I would supply everything, and the price difference between orders is because the handle was 5/6ths of my honesuki's price.
This info weirded me out a bit and made me a bit hesitant to commission from them.
Am I just being crazy? I know they are craftsmen and their time is valuable. Their handle also have a unique design element I like.
However, their handles aren't as refined as my Martell or have as great ergonomics as my Dalman/Birgersson. Mostly it just seems weird that the handles are half of the price of even their gyutos. Idk, I hope I don't seem like a jerk or like I'm sh*ting on a maker. I'm just wondering if my feelings are off and would love folks with more experience! Thanks KKF!
I was hoping to get some opinions before I get some knives rehandled.
I was looking to have 4 blades rehandled by a maker I've commisioned from before. Their honesuki was a pretty good value at just under 300, esp with the unique handle. I was hoping to get some of my other knives similar handles.
I reached out and got a quote of 200 per handle if I supplied all the materials. This seemed seemed a bit high, especially when compared to the knife I got from them previously, but I initially agreed. I did eventually try to communicate my consternation and asked them to supply the mammoth for the spacers. I was then told that I was already receiving a discount because I said I would supply everything, and the price difference between orders is because the handle was 5/6ths of my honesuki's price.
This info weirded me out a bit and made me a bit hesitant to commission from them.
Am I just being crazy? I know they are craftsmen and their time is valuable. Their handle also have a unique design element I like.
However, their handles aren't as refined as my Martell or have as great ergonomics as my Dalman/Birgersson. Mostly it just seems weird that the handles are half of the price of even their gyutos. Idk, I hope I don't seem like a jerk or like I'm sh*ting on a maker. I'm just wondering if my feelings are off and would love folks with more experience! Thanks KKF!