Neo-Tribal Knife In The Hat

[prizzim]

By popular demand, there shall be a Knife In The Hat (kith) featuring your "Signature" Neo-Tribal style.

Because every knifemaker has a different style, and every maker has a different experience level, the rules shall be rather loose on this one. Think of them as guidelines.

Make a knife that demonstrates your signature style. This is easier if you are an established maker, and actually have a signature style. The challenge for us newbies is to look back, and see what sort of knife came more naturally, seemed "right", and is something we're likely to develop.

The range of acceptable knives shall be limited from no less than 3 inches in length to no more than 15, measured as blade length. Single or double edged are acceptable. A sheath is preferred, but is not required - although some sort of carry/display furniture is sure to be well appreciated.

All steels are acceptable. Bragging rights will be awarded for most interesting choice that remains within the realm of functional cutting tool.

IMPORTANT NOTE
This exchange should represent your best effort, within reason. I will only name names to make a point. I do not expect a smith of Tai's quality to send me a multi-thousand dollar knife as his "best effort". On the flip side, relatively newer makers like Carl (CWP) should focus on fit and finish, but cannot be held to the same standards as the masters of forging. Do your best as you see fits within trading amongst friends. Everyone is encouraged to make this a learning experience.

A NOTE ON NEO-TRIBALISM
As I posted in an earlier thread, "Neotribalism is an art form, a method of craftsmanship that pays homage to tradition while finding innovative ways to fold in the new with it, so that the art of knifemaking (in our case) is constantly re-invented. That's what makes it so undefinable." Let us honor the spirit of NT during this one.


Sign-up to be done by email, to:

nt_knife_in_the_hat@hotmail.com

Entrants are to send:
1. True name
2. Forum handle
3. Shipping address
4. VALID email address

Sign-ups will end 1 day before the drawing which is...

DRAWING DATE: Labor Day, September 6, 2004. KNIVES SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY THIS DATE. Knives should be in the mail within a week of the drawing. IF YOU CANNOT MAKE THE DEADLINE, PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP. This isn't meant to discourage people from participating, but the most hurt feelings on this forum come from broken promises like this. If you want to play, then Play. In the interest of transparency, I have been guilty of this too often, and will not put my own name on the list unless I complete a knife, ready for shipping, prior to the drawing.

THIS THREAD IS FOR SIGNUPS ONLY. DO NOT POST QUESTIONS HERE - USE THE EXISTING THREAD, OR START A NEW ONE FOR DISCUSSION PLEASE.
This will make my life easier - check back to make sure your name made it on the list.

That's it - have fun, hammer on, and let's get some knives made!

[prizzim]

And our contestants are:

1. David Johansen

2. Clay Gann (GANNMADE)

3. Colin McIver (Colin KC)

4. Mike Sweany (Sweany)

5. John Myles (JMule)

6. Dan Adams

7. Shane Ivie (SKIVIE)

8. Don Halter

9. Jae Mobley (cmobley8)

10. Dean McKay (Stoneman)

11. Anthony Miller (nwknight)

12. Mike Garner (Diamond G)

13. Bud Smith (nifeman)

14. Christopher Price (prizzim)

15. Ron Ellis (hammerdownnow)

16. Andrew W. Petkus (AwP)

17. Chris Faulkner (Metalking00)

18. Michael S. Matthews (mstu)

Anyone else? Weekend's almost here...

[stoneman]

Still a Month left before the deadline, let's see some more names in the Hat!

Pardon for the Intrusion Chris, I thought this post should be bumped to the front. If I was wrong to post, I apologize, and will gladly delete my post.

[prizzim]

It's almost Labor Day - any last-minute entries, sign up now!

[prizzim]

Entries are closed - we have 18 participants. Look for the drawing tomorrow by noon eastern.

Thanks for playing!

[prizzim]

Aw heck, I couldn't wait. Here it is...

1. David Johansen?s knife goes to: Shane Ivie

2. Clay Gann?s knife goes to: Dan Adams

3. Colin McIver?s knife goes to: Michael Matthews

4. Mike Sweany?s knife goes to: Colin McIver

5. John Myles?s knife goes to: Chris Faulkner

6. Dan Adams?s knife goes to: Christopher Price

7. Shane Ivie?s knife goes to: Andrew Petkus

8. Don Halter?s knife goes to: Anthony Miller

9. Jae Mobley?s knife goes to: Don Halter

10. Dean McKay?s knife goes to: David Johansen

11. Anthony Miller?s knife goes to: Clay Gann

12. Mike Garner?s knife goes to: John Myles

13. Bud Smith?s knife goes to: Jae Mobley

14. Christopher Price?s knife goes to: Bud Smith

15. Ron Ellis?s knife goes to: Dean McKay

16. Andrew W. Petkus?s knife goes to: Mike Sweany

17. Chris Faulkner?s knife goes to: Mike Garner

18. Michael S. Matthews?s knife goes to: Ron Ellis


Congratulations all! Remember, all knives should be in the mail this week. If for some reason you can't meet that, let us know asap so we can pull you out of the mix and make sure everyone gets a knife.

I will send each of you an email from the signup account giving you the email and shipping information for your drawing partners, probably tomorrow. 'Night all!

[metalking00]

YAY!!!! excitment!

[SKIVIE]

Couldnt be happier ! I know the knife im getting will have a lot of hard work, heart and soul put into it. Im honored.

Andrew, Email me your mailing info and ill put it in the mail right away.

Shane

Thanks Chris for getting this put together.

[Sweany]

Hey Colin, email me your knife is ready
sweanymd@yahoo.com

[nwknight]

What will you all be using, reg post, ups and any special concerns with shipping "custom cutlery"

Thx

[prizzim]

Regular post is usually fine. Send it registered if you're really worried about it. Usually "gift" is enough for a declaration - insurance is totally up to you.

I'll get the to/from shipping emails out this evening, I hope. Playing Mr. Mom today.

[Rocket_Jason]

Originally Posted by prizzim

Regular post is usually fine. Send it registered if you're really worried about it. Usually "gift" is enough for a declaration - insurance is totally up to you.

Actually this is not totally true, at least from my experience. Paul Harm sent me a vise he had made throught the post office. All I got was an opened, empty box. Luckly he had insured it for $100, but when I went to file the claim, the manager of the Post Office said that I had to offer "proof" of the value. The sales receipt was not good enough. According to her, I had to find a similar item in a printed catalog. So if you are sending a custom knife and it gets lost or damaged, how do you offer "proof" of it's value?

I will not use the Post Office for anything other than a letter. It's UPS or FEDEX for me. I know this is probably an exception rather than the norm, but why take the chance with a one-of-a-kind item?

[Sweany]

A bit of advice. Don't identify the item except as a "gift".
makes life little easier

[nwknight]

Thanx guys, Prizzim Iknow what you mean about mr mom, got 4, ages 7 6 4 2, nd Iam 32.

[metalking00]

Originally Posted by Rocket_Jason

I will not use the Post Office for anything other than a letter. It's UPS or FEDEX for me. I know this is probably an exception rather than the norm, but why take the chance with a one-of-a-kind item?

Same here, it may be more expensive, but it sure is safer. Im not a big UPS fan, they seem to bash the packages a bit, but FED EX is really good at what they do. There are very few companies that get this much respect from me, actually Id say maybe 3 or 4 companies. Fed Ex, Guitar Center.....and two that Ill probably think of later.

Im willing to spend the money to make sure no one is disappointed.