bikerector
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Okay, it's time to make this official,
JK Knives
and I have been going back and forth for at least a month, probably closer to 2 months entertaining different design ideas and such, like the clipped CBK and discussion over other clip points. We will be working together to get a few new designs, my designs, offered up on John's forum and probably a website later when I get time to set everything up. I'm hoping to get a service offering there as well once I get more of the legalities figured out, but that's the boring stuff we can leave to PM's if you're really interested.
You've probably already noticed me filling up some of John's production schedule with prototypes, 3 in November/December and 2-3 more coming in January. My first couple designs are aimed a little knives that pack a lot of utility, something John is already good at designing and making so it's a good learning spot for me.
Here's the 1st two coming out in several weeks. This is using the handle off the deluxe hurley creek so I could get something in hand to test and then passaround while focusing on the blade purpose I wanted, getting a lot of edge into a sub-3" fixed blade. January's prototypes are more for getting the handle nailed down (nothing wrong with the HCL handle, I just don't want to be using "parts" off other maker's knives so flagrantly). Proto 1 on the bottom, proto 2 on the top. The proto 2 will be in scandi and saber, the proto 1 only saber. Bother in 3/32" O1 steel. I'll post more specs as they get closer to completion, or are finished.
Eventually, we plan to work up to some bigger camping knife sizes.
So, why am I doing this? Because I like the product development process and I no longer do it professionally so I might as well do it as a hobby. John's been splendid to work with on the previous knives I've ordered because I've asked for small changes on most of them and it's worked out pretty well for me. I am not a knife maker and have no aspirations to be one, I like using and designing things but I'm not gifted in crafting to the level John is and I don't want to spend the time to be proficient at as there are other things I like to do that I spend a lot of time learning and training on. I think this is where our current partnership works out well and hopefully it gains some interest from the knife community.
What will make this partnership a little different than other knives is that I plan to offer each model made by John as a "try before you buy" scenario. This is part of the legal piece I'm working out mentioned above as I don't need to get sued over someone cutting themselves on a knife and getting excited, as I would still own that knife. It may be that each get's a pass-around or I will simply have one I can send to folks at the cost of shipping and then that is refunded if you make a purchase. Exact details on that are still getting worked out on my end, that's not a John part of the partnership. This is also where a website will be handy for me.
We're both very excited to see how far this goes, whether it stops at a couple of designs that mostly end up my hands or those of friends, or if we can sell a few here and there and keep John and I busy. My goal for this venture is to get some designs that are functional but look good, with more traditional design ques but adding some modern flare that I appreciate from current makers and manufacturers. John and I are both aligned to having knives made to be used, but that certainly doesn't mean they need to look hideous. But, expect a few to have some interesting lines as I like to try different kinds of things that are either less common or others aren't doing.
Any way, as you can tell I like to write a lot, and that's part of the other thing I spend a lot of time working and training on (business school). If you've made it this far, thank you for your time and if you have any questions for John or I, please post below or PM us.
JK Knives
and I have been going back and forth for at least a month, probably closer to 2 months entertaining different design ideas and such, like the clipped CBK and discussion over other clip points. We will be working together to get a few new designs, my designs, offered up on John's forum and probably a website later when I get time to set everything up. I'm hoping to get a service offering there as well once I get more of the legalities figured out, but that's the boring stuff we can leave to PM's if you're really interested.You've probably already noticed me filling up some of John's production schedule with prototypes, 3 in November/December and 2-3 more coming in January. My first couple designs are aimed a little knives that pack a lot of utility, something John is already good at designing and making so it's a good learning spot for me.
Here's the 1st two coming out in several weeks. This is using the handle off the deluxe hurley creek so I could get something in hand to test and then passaround while focusing on the blade purpose I wanted, getting a lot of edge into a sub-3" fixed blade. January's prototypes are more for getting the handle nailed down (nothing wrong with the HCL handle, I just don't want to be using "parts" off other maker's knives so flagrantly). Proto 1 on the bottom, proto 2 on the top. The proto 2 will be in scandi and saber, the proto 1 only saber. Bother in 3/32" O1 steel. I'll post more specs as they get closer to completion, or are finished.
Eventually, we plan to work up to some bigger camping knife sizes.
So, why am I doing this? Because I like the product development process and I no longer do it professionally so I might as well do it as a hobby. John's been splendid to work with on the previous knives I've ordered because I've asked for small changes on most of them and it's worked out pretty well for me. I am not a knife maker and have no aspirations to be one, I like using and designing things but I'm not gifted in crafting to the level John is and I don't want to spend the time to be proficient at as there are other things I like to do that I spend a lot of time learning and training on. I think this is where our current partnership works out well and hopefully it gains some interest from the knife community.
What will make this partnership a little different than other knives is that I plan to offer each model made by John as a "try before you buy" scenario. This is part of the legal piece I'm working out mentioned above as I don't need to get sued over someone cutting themselves on a knife and getting excited, as I would still own that knife. It may be that each get's a pass-around or I will simply have one I can send to folks at the cost of shipping and then that is refunded if you make a purchase. Exact details on that are still getting worked out on my end, that's not a John part of the partnership. This is also where a website will be handy for me.
We're both very excited to see how far this goes, whether it stops at a couple of designs that mostly end up my hands or those of friends, or if we can sell a few here and there and keep John and I busy. My goal for this venture is to get some designs that are functional but look good, with more traditional design ques but adding some modern flare that I appreciate from current makers and manufacturers. John and I are both aligned to having knives made to be used, but that certainly doesn't mean they need to look hideous. But, expect a few to have some interesting lines as I like to try different kinds of things that are either less common or others aren't doing.
Any way, as you can tell I like to write a lot, and that's part of the other thing I spend a lot of time working and training on (business school). If you've made it this far, thank you for your time and if you have any questions for John or I, please post below or PM us.
