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3 flat files, 6 little knives
on: October 18, 2018, 09:40:28 PM





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Re: 3 flat files, 6 little knives
Reply #1 on: October 18, 2018, 09:43:04 PM
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Re: 3 flat files, 6 little knives
Reply #2 on: October 18, 2018, 10:15:36 PM
Nice :hatsoff:

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Re: 3 flat files, 6 little knives
Reply #3 on: October 18, 2018, 10:23:16 PM
Great work Gerhard! :cheers:

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Re: 3 flat files, 6 little knives
Reply #4 on: October 18, 2018, 10:32:27 PM
Nice craftsmanship!  :cheers:
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Re: 3 flat files, 6 little knives
Reply #5 on: October 18, 2018, 10:53:39 PM
Those look really nice!     :tu:     :like:
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Re: 3 flat files, 6 little knives
Reply #6 on: October 19, 2018, 12:11:19 AM
Nice work, GG  :tu:


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Re: 3 flat files, 6 little knives
Reply #7 on: October 19, 2018, 12:16:33 AM
Nice !  I really like the one on the end with the blue handle .
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Re: 3 flat files, 6 little knives
Reply #8 on: October 19, 2018, 12:30:24 AM
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Re: 3 flat files, 6 little knives
Reply #9 on: October 19, 2018, 01:39:53 AM
Quote from: SteveC on October 19, 2018, 12:16:33 AM
Nice !  I really like the one on the end with the blue handle .
:iagree: my pick as well.

Great work on all of them.  :tu:  :tu:  :tu:  :tu:  :tu:  :tu:
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Re: 3 flat files, 6 little knives
Reply #10 on: October 19, 2018, 06:07:14 AM
From green to blue I like #2,#3, and #5, with #4 being a very close 3rd.  All lovely, all look great.  Nice work. 
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Re: 3 flat files, 6 little knives
Reply #11 on: October 19, 2018, 06:29:11 AM
Fantastic work, Gerhard! :like:
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Re: 3 flat files, 6 little knives
Reply #12 on: October 19, 2018, 07:02:46 AM

Nice looking bunch there G :salute:
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Re: 3 flat files, 6 little knives
Reply #13 on: October 19, 2018, 08:47:48 AM
Thanks guys, high praise from a bunch of knife freaks  :salute:
 :cheers:

These will be going up for sale at my buddy's shop soon, I was hesitant by got schooled by my mentor about how generous the offer was and about my pricing  :facepalm:

TBH, I wish circumstances were different and I could keep these, each is a little gem in it's own way and I would love to make myself a wall full of these.....

Funny that I started out making all these XXXXL choppers, making these was very spur of the moment, especially the 2nd set of 3, and I'm amazed how much I enjoyed making these!

Maker's choice: the little Viking Seax.  The handle is a first, rolled up brown Linen micarta.......very stabby and the in person the effect of the handle is stunning.

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Re: 3 flat files, 6 little knives
Reply #15 on: October 19, 2018, 11:45:45 AM
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Nice !  I really like the one on the end with the blue handle .

Cool! So, I can get the green and the checkered one.

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Re: 3 flat files, 6 little knives
Reply #16 on: October 19, 2018, 12:31:48 PM
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Quote from: SteveC on October 19, 2018, 12:16:33 AM
Nice !  I really like the one on the end with the blue handle .

Cool! So, I can get the green and the checkered one.

 8) 8)

no, the green is mine!!  :pok:
But my second favorite is the seax,  :dd: and I'd be happy if I could have that one only
I love those type of knives and that blade shape  ::). Excellent lookers and I'm sure performers too Gerhard!!!  :tu: :hatsoff:
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Re: 3 flat files, 6 little knives
Reply #17 on: October 19, 2018, 12:47:18 PM
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Nice !  I really like the one on the end with the blue handle .

Cool! So, I can get the green and the checkered one.

 8) 8)

no, the green is mine!!  :pok:
But my second favorite is the seax,  :dd: and I'd be happy if I could have that one only
I love those type of knives and that blade shape  ::). Excellent lookers and I'm sure performers too Gerhard!!!  :tu: :hatsoff:

Great! The spanish invasions once again!

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Re: 3 flat files, 6 little knives
Reply #18 on: October 19, 2018, 12:48:26 PM
 :o I really :like: those GG :dd: They all look very nice and well made :tu: Those should sell quick :cheers:
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Re: 3 flat files, 6 little knives
Reply #19 on: October 19, 2018, 05:05:21 PM
Those are very nice!  Great job!   :tu:

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Re: 3 flat files, 6 little knives
Reply #20 on: October 19, 2018, 07:48:27 PM
I think the blue one is my favourite   :think:

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Reply #21 on: October 19, 2018, 08:33:13 PM
This must be magic.

The first picture shows four broken files and two unfinished blades.

The next two pictures show six competed knives.Magic I say,magic!

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Re: 3 flat files, 6 little knives
Reply #22 on: October 22, 2018, 12:44:53 PM
Thanks again for all the positive feedback!  :cheers:


Today I turned down the only offer for permanent employment that I've had since my redundancy.......will not be selling my soul to the money lenders  :hatsoff:

Unfortunately all these knives together will not replace the income I'm loosing.......if they sell.

So far it looks like selling overseas will be a challenge, I could increase my prices by 30% to cover what PayPal takes and still be comparatively cheap, but it seems the shipping is an even bigger problem.

Saw a Dutch guy now living and making knives in SA complain that he was quoted R2300 to ship a knife he charges R1900  for to Europe....... :facepalm:

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Re: 3 flat files, 6 little knives
Reply #23 on: October 22, 2018, 02:26:58 PM
Quote from: Gerhard Gerber on October 22, 2018, 12:44:53 PM
Thanks again for all the positive feedback!  :cheers:


Today I turned down the only offer for permanent employment that I've had since my redundancy.......will not be selling my soul to the money lenders  :hatsoff:

Unfortunately all these knives together will not replace the income I'm loosing.......if they sell.

So far it looks like selling overseas will be a challenge, I could increase my prices by 30% to cover what PayPal takes and still be comparatively cheap, but it seems the shipping is an even bigger problem.

Saw a Dutch guy now living and making knives in SA complain that he was quoted R2300 to ship a knife he charges R1900  for to Europe....... :facepalm:
Ouch, that hurts are there no other options for shipping available?
I don't know how the situation is, but being able to sell to Europe is a big market of people that can afford these prices. Ideal would be to have an intermediary within the EU.

I have to say, this is fantastic work. Do you make sheaths?

It wouldn't be the internet without people complaining.

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Reply #24 on: October 22, 2018, 04:01:29 PM
Quote from: Gerhard Gerber on October 22, 2018, 12:44:53 PM
Thanks again for all the positive feedback!  :cheers:


Today I turned down the only offer for permanent employment that I've had since my redundancy.......will not be selling my soul to the money lenders  :hatsoff:

Unfortunately all these knives together will not replace the income I'm loosing.......if they sell. They will, trust us!

So far it looks like selling overseas will be a challenge, I could increase my prices by 30% to cover what PayPal takes and still be comparatively cheap, but it seems the shipping is an even bigger problem. Try the EU and USA markets. See what's out there and the prices. You might find some small company interested in working with you.

Saw a Dutch guy now living and making knives in SA complain that he was quoted R2300 to ship a knife he charges R1900  for to Europe....... :facepalm:

Good luck, my friend! Things will get better!

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Re: 3 flat files, 6 little knives
Reply #25 on: October 22, 2018, 04:27:52 PM
There has to be work around.  I sure hope you figure it out. The knife market is big enough for all new makers with quality knives.  How does Arno Bernard get his knives out of SA? 

 
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Re: 3 flat files, 6 little knives
Reply #26 on: October 24, 2018, 11:38:57 AM
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Quote from: Gerhard Gerber on October 22, 2018, 12:44:53 PM
Thanks again for all the positive feedback!  :cheers:


Today I turned down the only offer for permanent employment that I've had since my redundancy.......will not be selling my soul to the money lenders  :hatsoff:

Unfortunately all these knives together will not replace the income I'm loosing.......if they sell.

So far it looks like selling overseas will be a challenge, I could increase my prices by 30% to cover what PayPal takes and still be comparatively cheap, but it seems the shipping is an even bigger problem.

Saw a Dutch guy now living and making knives in SA complain that he was quoted R2300 to ship a knife he charges R1900  for to Europe....... :facepalm:
Ouch, that hurts are there no other options for shipping available?
I don't know how the situation is, but being able to sell to Europe is a big market of people that can afford these prices. Ideal would be to have an intermediary within the EU.

I have to say, this is fantastic work. Do you make sheaths?

Thank you  :cheers:

Correct, huge markets and the exchange rate working in my favour for a change.....

I make kydex sheaths covered in leather,  but I have a friend that makes leather sheaths for me.....these got nice simple leather sheaths....will show them when done.

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Re: 3 flat files, 6 little knives
Reply #27 on: October 24, 2018, 11:45:04 AM
Quote from: pfrsantos on October 22, 2018, 04:01:29 PM
Quote from: Gerhard Gerber on October 22, 2018, 12:44:53 PM
Thanks again for all the positive feedback!  :cheers:


Today I turned down the only offer for permanent employment that I've had since my redundancy.......will not be selling my soul to the money lenders  :hatsoff:

Unfortunately all these knives together will not replace the income I'm loosing.......if they sell. They will, trust us!

So far it looks like selling overseas will be a challenge, I could increase my prices by 30% to cover what PayPal takes and still be comparatively cheap, but it seems the shipping is an even bigger problem. Try the EU and USA markets. See what's out there and the prices. You might find some small company interested in working with you.

Saw a Dutch guy now living and making knives in SA complain that he was quoted R2300 to ship a knife he charges R1900  for to Europe....... :facepalm:

Good luck, my friend! Things will get better!

 :cheers: :salute:

Thank you again......your responses are heartening and I hope you're right!

Quote from: Aloha007 on October 22, 2018, 04:27:52 PM
There has to be work around.  I sure hope you figure it out. The knife market is big enough for all new makers with quality knives.  How does Arno Bernard get his knives out of SA? 


I was contacted very early on by some guys in the US that seems to specialize in selling the knives of SA makers including Arno.

I don't know but I assume he sends batches of knives so the cost of the unit comes down.  He's also selling considerably more expensive knives........


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Re: 3 flat files, 6 little knives
Reply #28 on: October 24, 2018, 05:05:26 PM
Have you looked on the possibility of making/having someone make nice leather sheaths for your knives? Maybe an investment of $5 in a sheath can result in an increase of $10 in the final price.

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Re: 3 flat files, 6 little knives
Reply #29 on: October 25, 2018, 09:35:30 AM
Quote from: pfrsantos on October 24, 2018, 05:05:26 PM
Have you looked on the possibility of making/having someone make nice leather sheaths for your knives? Maybe an investment of $5 in a sheath can result in an increase of $10 in the final price.

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A friend is doing leather work for me, he's made sheaths for the first 3, rest to follow next week.......but his pricing is a bit of an issue,  For these small knives and very simple sheaths he wanted to charge about 30% the price of the knife, and that's simply too much.  Also, he made one lefthanded and another way too large, and he expects me to pay for two of his mistakes....

I already don't have time, new norm is having dinner at 10pm after standing the the workshop till 8pm, if I had to make sheaths myself....  :facepalm:

I'll be working halfday/halfpay from next Friday, so maybe I'll get some tools and spend some time in youtube university  :facepalm:

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