Have you ever made a perfect knife?

[LARRYZ10]

I know this question begs for a response from every knife maker who reads this forum. I will start with myself. I have made and sold about 500 or so knives but I can't remember a perfect one. Am I the only one? I just finished one today that I have worked on (on and off) for two months as a gift to a friend. I wanted it to be perfect but once again I can find a tiny flaw. My wife thinks the knife is perfect but her judgment is in question anyway. Do I have better chances of catching a unicorn? Larry

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[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

The perfect knife is made with a blade of unobtanium, a unicorn handle, and the hand sanding is done by knifemaker named Sisyphus. It isn't finished yet.

 

[Geoff Flato]

If you look hard enough you can find a flaw in anything.
I've made some knives that are very hard to find those flaws, but they are not perfect

 

[KnuckleDownKnives]

Most if not all of the people who have my knives (which is not a lot) say they like the imperfections as it gives them character and the true feel of hand made. Although I strive to make each one better than the last. I myself must say the same, I like a knife with character.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

My standard reply when someone spots a small blemish or mark on one of my knives is, "Yes, that is there so you will know it is a real handmade knife."

 

[ShannonSteelLabs]

Ive made a knife or two that has performed perfectly. Which i what i always strive for.
Still a long way to go for a perfect knife.
Always learning and improving!