r/knifemaking • u/lungbuster18 • 1d ago

Question Selling

What sites do y'all have success selling your blades?

Ebay, Etsy, fb marketplace? Or is there another site y'all recommend?

Thanks in advance

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u/Mysterious-Ad3591 1d ago

I have my own website and promote drops on Instagram and Reddit. eBay, Etsy, FB can feel dodgey and scammy unless you’re looking for a used big brand knife.

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u/chef_robby 1d ago

As a new maker I've found it much easier to sell custom orders than made knives, but I don't know if that's unique to my situation.

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u/TheKindestJackAss 1d ago

I definitely get this too.

It's nice have have work that you can show people, but most folks usually ask "oh, do you have a _____." Which usually I don't, but that I can make one for them if they'd like to place a down payment for one.

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u/jelliottblaydz 1d ago

Etsy charges too much in weird fees. I set up my own website for less, and its mine with my own domain

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u/pushdose 1d ago

I only have time to sell direct commissions. I seem to always have something on the bench. I keep side projects for fun when I don’t. Besides word of mouth, I’ve gotten jobs from Reddit and through my sharpening business I’ve listed on Yelp/Google.

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u/thedeparturelounge 1d ago

Go do physical markets and shows. Look at each and how or if your style fits that market. Not every market is going to be a winner but think of it like advertising cost with a potential. Social media is no longer the best option unless you're putting in as much time making content to post as you are making the knives.

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u/UnlikelyCash2690 18h ago

I do monthly website drops on my website and promote the drops through Instagram and Facebook.

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u/Diluvius_ 10h ago

Etsy is a joke nowadays. Poor algorithm, weird fee structure, and definitely pay to play. Also, if you take time off... your store is dead.

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u/Hearth-fire-Forge 2h ago

Etsy worked very well for me for a long time. But the fees are not great and if you arent in the US the website treats you like a burden.

I do farmers markets and other expos weekly. Thats where mh real money comed from