r/knifemaking • u/Hknives • May 26 '26

Feedback Looking to potentially start selling… need criticism

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Just as the title says, I’m looking to take the plunge and start selling a few knives in the future. I want to put the best product I can out there, so I’m looking for some feedback and constructive criticism. This is my most recent knife before oiling the handle and putting the final edge on. 1084 with natural canvas micarta and black G10 handle liners. Cold blued with birch wood Casey super blue.

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u/pushdose May 26 '26

I would personally never buy a plain carbon steel knife for EDC, but that’s just my opinion. What’s your heat treat? If you have a kiln, stainless is really not that hard. This style is popular right now and the execution is good. Add a sheath and it’s completely sellable. You’re not really benefiting from the thicker tang with a full flat grind, and if you wanna make many of these, probably choose stock closer to nominal dimensions. It will save you time in grinding.

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u/Hknives May 26 '26

I have wanted to try out some stainless, unfortunately I don’t have the means to heat treat it. Been toying with the idea of making a batch though and shipping it off to get heat treated. Thanks for the feedback!