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Centerfinger
09-11-2008, 07:36 PM
Hey makers, I drew up this design of a knife (dubbed "camper's envy") and I need some quotes to get it made, it's going to be a user not a show piece. Also, if you are interested in working out a barter deal for some graphic, logo or website work we can do that too.

http://www.garagegrafix.com/images/knife_design.jpg

rockin rumfelt
09-11-2008, 07:59 PM
I love the design you have there.
to bad BRKT doesn't have a forge
:(:(:(

bootstrenf
09-11-2008, 08:08 PM
i'm not a maker, but you should take your design to Himalayan Imports....


their usual knives are Khukuris, but they make all types of knives and even do customs based on customer designs....they do it for very cheap when compared with other custom makers....

they usually use 5160 for all their blades and i would say they use 5160 for 95% of all the blades they make, so they are very familiar with this steel....and they forge all their knives from used leaf springs from cars, so they are no stangers to forging...

also, they are used to differential hardening their blades, so that should be no problem...the only hassle might be that you would probably need to supply the handle material and the pins.....


they have a forum over on bladeforums and Yangdu is a great lady to work with....

i would venture to say that the blade you want would cost anywhere from $200-$300, and it would come with a lifetime warranty....


just a suggestion...

DomBunn
09-11-2008, 09:45 PM
I cannot belive what I just read above this post. To a pefectly asked question for a kick ass knife a forged user. Bro are you from the himilayas or just a ????

Centerfinger there are some awesome makers here pounding hot all the time. That will build you that sweet design looks to being a nice one, a good drawing not on a knapkin like I have got before, Check out the Devils own subforums a dosen makers there. You know your way around grapfic software I see do you CAD too. And good luck DB

Centerfinger
09-12-2008, 11:54 AM
Thanks for the kind words on my design. I have a few others, but this one begs to be forged and my others can be done via stock removal. I would like a JD maker to hammer this one out and I figured it would be easier to post up a request for pricing here, rather than hitting up individual makers one by one. I will go that route if I have no takers from this post.

I was hoping someone would want to add this bad boy to their line up, maybe its just bad timing.

stephanfowler
09-12-2008, 01:31 PM
talk to me baby

help me help you

:farmer:
:farmer:
:farmer:

Centerfinger
09-12-2008, 02:04 PM
This one has your name all over it Stephan. I drew it up after looking through your gallery and after sending you that drunken PM the other day.:onoesdevil:

PM coming.

Big Bad Mike
09-12-2008, 02:05 PM
talk to me baby

help me help you

:farmer:
:farmer:
:farmer:

Yeah, Steven… I think that design is right up your alley. :tubtar:

DomBunn
09-12-2008, 10:09 PM
OK I will bite Bro $500? Let me know did you want a sheath for it? Db

Leatherface
09-23-2008, 09:10 PM
love the design bro...Looks similar to a E-nep

Ariel Salaverria
09-23-2008, 10:39 PM
Let me know if you ever want one in san mai :becoming:

Ariel

Leatherface
09-24-2008, 05:19 PM
Let me know if you ever want one in san mai :becoming:

Ariel

Ok that would be ALL kinds of awesome...Either San Mai or that Motorcycle chain stuff would kick serious butt!!!

Centerfinger
09-24-2008, 05:28 PM
I'd love one in any steel, but I think I have got something worked out with Fowler. Thanks for the comments on my design, feel free to use it.

bootstrenf
09-24-2008, 06:00 PM
I cannot belive what I just read above this post. To a pefectly asked question for a kick ass knife a forged user. Bro are you from the himilayas or just a ????

Centerfinger there are some awesome makers here pounding hot all the time. That will build you that sweet design looks to being a nice one, a good drawing not on a knapkin like I have got before, Check out the Devils own subforums a dosen makers there. You know your way around grapfic software I see do you CAD too. And good luck DB

why the hostility???

i am not associated with HI, i am only a customer.....

just thought it would be an option he could consider.....

DomBunn
09-25-2008, 11:11 AM
Sorry you took it that way.... :) no anger

Just a lot of local makers here.

You can sure save alot of $$$ in Asia But you cannot get the same knife IMO

leatherman
09-25-2008, 12:17 PM
Thanks for the explantion DomBunn, you had me going there, I thought it looked a little harsh at first.

bootstrenf
09-25-2008, 01:53 PM
Sorry you took it that way.... :) no anger

Just a lot of local makers here.

You can sure save alot of $$$ in Asia But you cannot get the same knife IMO


thanks for the clarification bro.....didn't mean to offend anyone here.....


and i've seen the work of a lot of makers here on JD, and they all indeed do kick ass work.....


like i said before, i was only suggesting a route he could take if he wanted a good deal from a maker i was familiar with.....


no hard feelings man.....

and to the OP, i forgot to mention that you have a great design there and i wish you luck in getting it built.....:handsomedevil:

DomBunn
10-02-2008, 09:24 AM
OK I am glad that you are OK. and I am sorry you took what I posted in a harsh way not my intentions at all. Db