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At a cross roads
Hello all,
Got to say that working in the knife shop has gotten to be more of a chore then fun. I've been making less knifes and more excuses as time passes. I can even blame the heat as am just not trilled any more either in the process or the end product. Some of it might be a boredom but it has been going on for quite a while. While I'm not throwing everything out right now there will probably be very few knives in the future. Jim __________________ I cook with a flair for the dramatic, and depraved indifference to calories |
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I go in waves with my knife making. And sometimes I feel I get in a makers funk. But then I work on a blade shape I've never tried before and get excited about it.. Hopefully it's just a little phase for ya Drac.
~Nate |
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I still enjoy making knives, but, this time of year in Texas is tough. I've got a window unit in my garage that helps some if you get out in the morning or after sunset.
I heat treated a blade yesterday afternoon with my propane forge and it was miserable. Actually this year hasn't been to hot. |
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Drac
I think we all go through these spells, when mowing the lawn is more exciting than going into the shop. Usually it goes away after a while, or completely reorganizing and cleaning my shop really gets me going. Usually half way through the cleaning process. Try something completely different. Ever made a miniture, or a gentlemans knife. How about a dostors knife or a fruit knife or if you are already extremely talented try making a 27 blade barral folder. Just some thoughts. Steve __________________ Stephen Vanderkolff Please come on over and check out my website. http://www.vanderkolffknives.com/ Thanks |
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I'm going thru the same thing, pard..like the old song says,"the thrill is gone"...been paying more attention to my music than the knifemaking for about 3 mos now. I designed and built a B-Bender for my telecaster, may try to sell a few this fall..just something different, you know....when you're learning something new, i guess it just holds your interest more, I dunno....
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The reason I hate doing kitchen knives, they all look alike. It gets boring to do the same thing over and over. You'll step back, go fishing and eventually the bug will come back.
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You know why the Rolling Stones and ZZ Top are still playing concerts after all these years? Because after they finish a schedule, they get away from each other and do other things.
I can cite more than one guy that is really good at something but moves on to other things from time to time so that he doesn't get in a rut. Will time away make you rusty? Yeah, but that's ok. You never know what new things you may be bringing back to incorporate in your designs. __________________ God bless Texas! Now let's secede!! |
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game change
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will send you a pm, torchart, so as not to hijack Dracs; post.....tom
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Thanks guys.
This has been building for a while. A bowie knife that I did (and failed at) to try and change things up should not have taken as long as it did. There were some valid issues but it should not have taken almost 2 years. I came to the realization when I forced myself out to finish up a couple the other night. I'm not going to do a knee jerk here and throw away $2k+ of tools and supplies but I've also got to take a good look at if these tools might need a new home with someone who can enjoy them. Jim __________________ I cook with a flair for the dramatic, and depraved indifference to calories |
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Drac, i been thinking about your situation all day for some reason.I guess because one time I made a bad mistake..I was in a songwriting slump, and it got so bad, I gave away all my equip in my small home studio...prob 2-3 grand worth-4 trk recorders, drum machine, keyboard,mixers,everything but my guitar.About a month later, the creative juices started flowing again,and I didn't have a dam thing to work with.Luckily, I gave it all to a real friend,and I called him to see if I could borrow a recorder...He said to come on over, might be something left...we went out in his garage, and there was everything I had given him, covered with a sheet. He said"I knew you'd need it back,Tom,that's what you do...you create. Keep-Your Tools, my friend, go clean the shop,shut the door and walk away-when the time is right, you'll be glad you did...that's what we do,....we create.
sorry for rambling, but that's also what old men do! good luck, Tom |
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There is a maker who lives close by to me, makes Damascus chefs knives which sell for quite a lot. However like a true artist, he only works when "inspired". Which makes it quite hard to obtain a knife from him, especially with the price and popularity with high profile chefs. This is something I have thought about quite a lot since learning and it makes sense to me. I go through these spells as well, Sometimes for me, finding new inspiration is as easy as a couple of hours googling knife pics. Or like Mr Vanderkolff cleaning the workshop. The words artist and inspiration, I would of once thought of as Wanky, have new meaning to me now.
Don't sell your gear, You will get your interest back. __________________ R Rogers Knives |
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I have been working on a serious Bowie for 1.5 years and am close to starting the guard and handle. But I am kind of anal when it comes to fit and finish so that adds to my problem. But at least it will be nice when I finally get her done and put my maker's mark on! I guess I am not the only one out there! Thanks, your posts have given me inspiration! Tony Z Kansas City, MO __________________ ABS Apprentice Bladesmith USMC Veteran VFW Life Member "Retreat? Hell, we just got here!" Captain Lloyd Williams, USMC Battle Of Belleau Wood June 1918 |
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Best way I found to turn things around is to take a bunch of finished blades and forge-weld them back into a leaf spring.....it only takes once!
Hey Tony, looks like they are going to hold "The Show" in your town next year. Gonna be a heck of a ride for us Georgia Dawgs. __________________ Carl Rechsteiner, Bladesmith Georgia Custom Knifemakers Guild, Charter Member Knifemakers Guild, voting member Registered Master Artist - GA Council for the Arts C Rex Custom Knives Blade Show Table 6-H |
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Tony Z Kansas City, MO __________________ ABS Apprentice Bladesmith USMC Veteran VFW Life Member "Retreat? Hell, we just got here!" Captain Lloyd Williams, USMC Battle Of Belleau Wood June 1918 |
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