Timothy Artymko 39 Posted October 6, 2016 What do you feels forum members think of doing a small knife exchange. I know most of us have zero extra time, so I am thinking the knife would be a neck knife kind of size in whatever style normally make them. And then have the drawing in early December something. kind of late notice, but I personally am totally up to doing this, anyone else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Austin_Lyles 116 Posted October 6, 2016 I like the idea. It's basically a KITH (knife in the hat). This forum has done it for the past few years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karim 56 Posted October 6, 2016 Nice xmas bonus, like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timothy Artymko 39 Posted October 7, 2016 Yeah, and something small that won't take up to much time. And known materials will definitely speed up the process 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wesley Alberson 134 Posted October 7, 2016 That would be pretty cool! Although does it have to be a knife that goes around the neck, or can it be a tiny belt knife? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doug Crawford 26 Posted October 7, 2016 (edited) Sounds fun- I'm in  Speaking of KITH though, when is the subject for next years knife revealed? Edited October 7, 2016 by Doug Crawford Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wesley Alberson 134 Posted October 7, 2016 Is it revealed or decided by everyone? I think a few of the suggestions were: Eating set (fork and knife), Friction folder knife, and kitchen knife. It seems like there is a practical/culinary trend to it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doug Crawford 26 Posted October 7, 2016 I like the culinary stuff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timothy Artymko 39 Posted October 7, 2016 @ Wesley, I said neck knife to designate the general size, but creativity is your limit! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don Abbott 63 Posted October 7, 2016 To deviate from the standard KITH, we could do it like this... Â no sign-up, just an announcement that there will be an exchange on December 1 (or the 7th or the 14th or whatever) Â Make a necker if you want to participate. Â On the date, run a list for 24 hours (or 48 hours or a week) and only throw your name in if you have a knife ready to go. Â Do the swap. Â Kinda like a Christmas/Hanukkah/Winter Solstice/{insert your own} party. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Connor J. Myers-Norton 19 Posted October 7, 2016 Cool! I just made up a design for a small neck/boot knife and have a small chunk of Damascus to make it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christopher Price 22 Posted October 7, 2016 Sounds like a good idea to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin hopkins 10 Posted October 7, 2016 Awesome, I'll look forward to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grpaavola 29 Posted October 8, 2016 So... would a blacksmith knife work? Â -Gabriel 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Francesco Muci 16 Posted October 19, 2016 (edited) So... would a blacksmith knife work?  -Gabriel Since I don't have much shop time until the next year and have orders to fill, I would be oriented on the blacksmith knife as well. Since Timothy said, early on, "creativity is your limit"... I'll hold on to that. Also, for the next KITH I would be very happy if it could be an axe... I make kitchen stuff quite consistently, so it would be a nice digression... I am in, if the deadline is atound the 10th, the 14th I will visit my family in Italy and I won't be able to ship the knife... Edited October 19, 2016 by Francesco Muci Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter-Paul Derks 126 Posted October 19, 2016 How did I miss this? This looks like fun, I can make some time to put together a small knife. So Count me in for a neck knife. I might have some nice Damascus leftovers to play with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wesley Alberson 134 Posted October 19, 2016 Cool! Having the deadline on December 1st should be plenty of time. I can post a thread 2 weeks before so people can post pictures of the knives that they completed. Is that okay? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Longmire 1,635 Posted October 19, 2016 Whatever you guys want to do! Want me to pin this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timothy Artymko 39 Posted October 19, 2016 Sure! I think a good date to submit a piece would be in the realm of December 10th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Francesco Muci 16 Posted October 19, 2016 Yes, that would work perfectly for me too. I always need a couple more weeks... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joshua States 907 Posted October 21, 2016 Whatever you guys want to do! Want me to pin this? Pin it in the KITH thread as CKITH 2016? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Longmire 1,635 Posted October 21, 2016 Not a bad idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Francesco Muci 16 Posted October 21, 2016 So how about the theme being "something small" like 2" blade or so? I love making small knives, miniatures and folders... anyone have any other idea or any twist to include? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wesley Alberson 134 Posted October 22, 2016 I don't think that something like this should have a twist to it, just a small fixed blade knife that is about 2 inches and a sheath if the maker has the time. It could be anything from a wide skinner to a narrow utility knife. Use materials that you are comfortable with, or you can use this as an opportunity to step out of your comfort zone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wesley Alberson 134 Posted October 22, 2016 Maybe it could be called "Secret Slicer" like secret santa, or maybe.... Crithmith?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
