July 2, 2012

Something Wonderful: Making Knives in Brooklyn

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Sippican Cottage found this and says: "If You Make Things, You Are My Brother. My wife made some people. Think of that. I make furniture. This guy makes knives:

Made by Hand / No 2 The Knife Maker: Meet writer turned knife maker Joel Bukiewicz of Cut Brooklyn. He talks about the human element of craft, and the potential for a skill to mature into an art. And in sharing his story, he alights on the real meaning of handmade—a movement whose riches are measured in people, not cash.
cutbrooklynavailable.jpg Cut Brooklyn - Available: Left to right that's a Prospect 120 in 1095 and blue G10 ($350), a Journeyman 240* in 1095 and black walnut ($575), and a Journeyman 120 in 1095 and burgundy G10 ($350). Posted by gerardvanderleun at July 2, 2012 8:54 AM
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I knit baby dresses.

Posted by: Marie at July 2, 2012 8:29 PM

Babies are special. Marie, I’ll bet you bring a lot of joy and a happy sense of satisfaction to the new parents when they can express their love by dressing their new daughter in something hand made.

Posted by: Minta Marie Morze at July 2, 2012 11:12 PM