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Knife Business 101

Whether you're a commercial knife maker, dealer or part time hobbyist, learning how to sell more knives begins here. (This forum is viewable by advanced members only. Only members with 30 posts and above are allowed to view/respond. )

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Is this Jan unusually slow or is every Jan this way? DaveRuhlig	03-04-2018 06:22 AM by Crex	4	4,355
Newbie question about starting a knifemaking business on the side JoeClark	02-09-2018 02:41 PM by M&J	2	734
Social media? M&J	02-04-2018 02:36 PM by M&J	0	264
Anyone consign with dealers?? DaveRuhlig	01-11-2018 05:41 AM by sufi	8	6,823
Penny for your thoughts... Andrew Garrett	12-03-2017 03:17 PM by Andrew Garrett	3	526
First Gun Show Table ( 1 2) Andrew Garrett	06-22-2017 12:51 PM by TJ Smith	17	7,005
Buisness question #2 - Websites Les George	04-22-2017 07:46 PM by Sabrerider	11	5,943
The Naming of Your Business Toni	12-24-2016 02:16 PM by jimmontg	1	2,692
The Death of Tactical Folders... Andrew Garrett	11-04-2016 11:24 AM by Andrew Garrett	2	4,306
Seeking Manufacturer Guro Andreas	07-03-2016 10:29 AM by METKRAFT	1	4,585
Insurance BIGJEEPMAN	04-24-2016 02:52 PM by Andrew Garrett	7	7,144
Let's hear some stories!!! NJStricker	04-19-2016 04:15 PM by zappo	12	8,884
Pricing vs. exposure Jason Fry	03-27-2015 02:37 AM by audrey22v	5	6,635
Trying something new - making a blog racinca	01-28-2015 04:44 AM by marshel	3	4,993
Proving authenticity as being eligible for discount Aaron Banger	01-17-2015 03:45 PM by Vulpini	5	6,111
Is this normal? SVanderkolff	01-17-2015 03:38 PM by Vulpini	12	5,481
simple cad program? Dave Armour	01-17-2015 02:27 PM by Vulpini	7	8,812
effective marketing strategies? J.Lec	01-17-2015 02:09 PM by Vulpini	5	8,315
Where to go for machined knives Vulpini	01-17-2015 02:12 AM by Vulpini	0	2,058
selling to friends jdale	09-23-2014 07:58 AM by jdale	5	4,307
Keeping Clients Happy Andrew Garrett	09-20-2014 08:54 AM by Craig B.	2	2,967
full time? ( 1 2) corylee	05-24-2014 06:32 AM by Crex	16	10,348
Knife pricing Knifemaker96	10-31-2013 02:13 PM by Dave Armour	4	3,633
Moved: dismantle a lockback knife by burton mccall pobber	-	-	-
Shopify grant	05-11-2013 12:47 PM by Marc585	1	4,532
Website advice wanted dbalfa	04-02-2013 12:32 PM by Don Robinson	12	5,615
TD Doughtry...... Awelderiam	02-08-2013 10:17 PM by Awelderiam	2	2,301
Web sites jakenelson09	01-14-2013 11:08 PM by jakenelson09	0	2,679
Hi QuickDraw	01-05-2013 01:21 PM by Cthulhu	7	3,412
Signing Filework Eli Jensen	08-06-2012 01:33 PM by Eli Jensen	0	2,279
Knifemaking - a business? DaveRuhlig	05-15-2012 08:01 PM by smithy	8	11,081
How Set The Perfect Price For Each Knife??? ( 1 2) spaknives	05-14-2012 02:14 PM by Larry Peterson	18	9,398
Knifemakers database? Matt Bufford	04-21-2012 08:20 PM by Larry Peterson	2	3,452
As a business Richard Glenn	03-01-2012 06:56 AM by Crex	4	3,910
Facebook ( 1 2) dbalfa	02-19-2012 06:41 PM by d.weglarz13	16	7,528
Possible solution if you want to accept credit cards Ed Caffrey	12-26-2011 04:20 PM by son_of_bluegras	6	5,370
Submitting Knife Designs?? CJS Knives	10-28-2011 01:52 PM by CJS Knives	0	2,884
Production Collaboration Deals JAMEY	01-29-2011 02:44 PM by JAMEY	0	3,292
Certificate of Authenticity Michael Sanchez	08-07-2010 12:00 PM by Michael Sanchez	0	4,835
What pictures to keep Drac	06-13-2009 06:54 PM by SharpByCoop	3	3,461
Alternative to insurance? Brett Schaller	04-08-2009 09:22 AM by dbalfa	4	4,267
Unanswered Prayers? ( 1 2) mtnfolk	03-29-2009 01:12 PM by Frank Niro	15	5,969
Payment methods Stormcrow	08-20-2008 06:40 PM by AUBE	12	4,955
Knife making buisness question #1 ( 1 2) Les George	05-22-2008 01:13 PM by chiger	28	7,016
Who is using the OS Shopping cart on your AV website? Rob Frink	04-03-2008 05:48 AM by Crex	1	3,596
1st Try at Website construction..... beebee58	03-19-2008 06:53 AM by brucegodlesky	6	3,449
Not interested in the business side of things..? Rob Frink	08-16-2007 08:26 PM by Lori Ristinen	12	4,669
Hi everyone. I am so excited to find this site again..!! hellenmoranov	04-04-2007 10:44 AM by Galloglas	3	3,666
OK , I have a silly Question Dwane Oliver	04-02-2007 04:47 PM by Galloglas	13	4,318
Legal Issues? garrisonknife	02-09-2007 10:40 PM by EdStreet	2	4,140
Consigning Knives With Dealers Joe Walters	11-07-2006 07:44 AM by SharpByCoop	2	3,577
Moving to New York State, Am I in Trouble? sjaqua	10-22-2006 05:05 PM by J.Arthur Loose	11	3,730
How can I get my profile published bcpayne	10-11-2006 01:49 PM by Les Robertson	12	4,858
bladesteel JEDNMUDGE	10-06-2006 04:55 AM by Robert Mayo	2	3,513
Web page and business/legalities AKmik	10-05-2006 07:28 PM by Carey Quinn	7	3,941
Wheres the best place to sell online. Brett Holmes	08-16-2006 07:03 PM by Ed Fowler	2	4,929
Getting a brand name for my knives orvet	08-08-2006 07:19 PM by outback	9	4,674
Biz license walker	01-09-2006 01:04 AM by bcpayne	6	3,675
native american period knives snakeman458	12-01-2005 08:17 PM by snakeman458	4	4,538
PayPal Problems? Things I Didn't Know About GHNorfleet	11-21-2005 12:29 AM by circlepknives	5	3,963
Any new Laws?? Craig B.	10-14-2005 08:47 PM by Craig B.	0	3,373
Part-timer Questions walker	07-02-2005 06:50 PM by george tichbour	3	3,376
How do you make "part-time knife maker" work? sjaqua	07-02-2005 10:32 AM by J.Arthur Loose	3	6,531
sword Law ( 1 2) MPMetal	05-19-2005 02:09 PM by Raymond Johnson	15	6,451
KNet Classified Feedback? Frank J Warner	04-25-2005 01:41 PM by Frank J Warner	4	3,377
Marketing to women Sam Wereb	02-21-2005 02:25 PM by chrisinbeav	11	4,762
making it ( 1 2 3) thesilversmith	02-09-2005 01:24 PM by sjaqua	34	10,589
Holding a Knife, for how long? BrB	12-07-2004 08:58 PM by cramnhoj	6	4,205
How to start selling? AwP	11-23-2004 08:46 AM by chrisinbeav	3	8,638
Disclaimers and Insurance...? chrisinbeav	10-11-2004 06:00 PM by C.M. Arrington	5	3,505
Protection walker	09-05-2004 03:01 PM by Mark_Henry	9	3,837
It's all in the marketing Bob Warner	09-03-2004 04:27 PM by whv	6	4,060
Question about pricing while using exotic materials? ( 1 2) chrisinbeav	08-25-2004 06:01 AM by Dave Larsen	18	5,286
How can you tell if it is time to start openly selling? chrisinbeav	08-16-2004 11:24 PM by Tbonz	1	3,569
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) SharpByCoop	08-16-2004 06:48 AM by SharpByCoop	1	3,394
Down-payments on knife orders ( 1 2) Frank J Warner	07-30-2004 08:31 PM by Steven Licata	17	6,284
Selling your Craft: What makes it all worth while Chuck Burrows	07-15-2004 10:52 PM by Chuck Burrows	0	3,488
excepting personal checks Darren	07-02-2004 04:33 PM by sjaqua	6	3,818
Licensing for the part-timer DC KNIVES	06-28-2004 10:20 PM by DC KNIVES	9	3,798
Markup on materials Brett Schaller	04-12-2004 11:31 PM by Brett Schaller	3	3,777
To custom or not Coutel	03-09-2004 12:02 PM by Steven Licata	12	4,802
onion fund launch whv	02-26-2004 01:23 PM by whv	0	3,654
Looking for E commerce web host Jeff Mack	02-25-2004 04:22 PM by SharpByCoop	9	4,262
visitors in workshop. Coutel	02-11-2004 04:48 PM by Coutel	5	3,784
Warranting your knives Frank J Warner	02-09-2004 09:41 PM by Frank J Warner	2	3,725
sales tax doublearrow	02-09-2004 08:40 PM by blademan	6	3,742
making a company havok	01-28-2004 10:09 PM by doublearrow	3	4,146
logo walker	11-18-2003 10:44 AM by OutWest	2	3,828
Nico of South African Handle Supplies mrsjoan	09-21-2003 04:00 PM by mrsjoan	0	4,322
How Many a Month ( 1 2 3) mikec	09-14-2003 01:48 PM by Mace	43	10,210
Health Insurance alchemy knife	09-08-2003 06:11 PM by whv	2	3,751
Business vs. Hobby ( 1 2) Drac	07-26-2003 01:58 PM by Les Robertson	19	8,569
Using a web page,sales? AKmik	07-14-2003 07:15 AM by Jamey Saunders	1	3,858
Figuring your shop rate??? Ed Caffrey	07-11-2003 09:48 PM by KDF	13	5,243
Order Form Jon Christensen	06-18-2003 08:13 PM by whv	3	3,299
small batch of knives sale ? santino	06-13-2003 03:35 PM by santino	4	3,807
Appearance Fees DiamondG Knives	05-26-2003 04:30 AM by DiamondG Knives	4	3,582
Question for Business Plan Mike Routen	05-18-2003 07:20 AM by SVanderkolff	11	4,214
This site is saving me money yendor	05-16-2003 10:00 PM by yendor	2	3,647
Work hours in your shop....... Ed Caffrey	05-15-2003 08:50 AM by J.Arthur Loose	9	4,370

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