Where to get my knife design made?

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I have a tiny bit of experience making my own knives but I'm starting to get into higher end things. I have what I think is a very functional design for a survival blade but there is no way I have the expertise, equipment, or materials to create it myself. I've looked online but when searching for "custom knife makers" it doesn't result in what I am looking for. Does anyone have any suggestions to help get started? Thank you. (P.S. the knife will probably cut from stock instead of forged)
 
I apologize....but I don't quite understand what you are asking. Are you looking for someone to actually make the knife you have in mind?
 
For me, any recommendation would be knife dependent...matching the desired piece to the strengths of the maker. I can understand not wanting to post pictures, measurements, etc of your concept; but some details would help point you in the right direction.
 
It is unclear if you want a knife made for you or if you are looking to do a run of knives.
If it is just one for you all you have to do is look through the forums until you see a knife maker who's work you like.
Then send them a note with sketches and specs with your budget.
If you are secretive with what you want made and how much you can spend you will not be taken seriously.

If you are looking to have a run of knives made make sure you have cash on hand to pay for it.
 
Sorry to everyone who thought I was unclear. I just want to get the knife made for myself. Not looking to market the design in any way (at least not anytime soon) As for the design I have specs and pictures (can post later) but basically it is something like a 3/16" width 10" long 5160 steel sawback blade that is full flat ground and loosely based off the (sadly discontinued) Tops Hawkes Hellion 2020. Still working on the fine details.
 
Mr. Freeze and Burlsource gave you the right answers.

Just a thought though, for one, making a knife is a very enjoyable project. Try developing your skills till you reach the skillset needed to make what you've designed. You can do a WIP thread here starting with design critique and I'd bet you'd be surprised what you can be helped to accomplish...

If you do choose to commission a knife... Commissioning a knife by almost any maker is going to cost you a pretty penny. Many makers would also prefer a list of things you'd like the knife to do, along with a size range, so that they may encompass them in a unique work. There are many reasons why most makers prefer it this way, covered in posts from similar threads if you care to search for them. Of course being realistic in your requirements will help considerably, a five pound sack is only a five pound sack after all.

(And boy did you pick the king of the 'trying to shove 10 pounds in there' category with TOPS.)

FWIW, Guides and the like carry several purpose specific blades rather than one 'catch all.'

Good luck,
-Eric
 
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If you wish to hire someone to make a knife for you, you have two methods.
1) Post in Services Wanted, as suggested. There, a maker who wishes can post his interest and you can discuss it with him by email or phone.
2) Look through the Gallery, the various custom forums on BF, and the Exchange. Find a maker who makes knives that you like. Contact him with your production request.



Shop Talk is not for soliciting custom work. I'm going to close this thread. I suggest posting in Services Wanted first and seeing what you find. A sketch would help, too.
 
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