Selling & Business

Turning knifemaking into real income: pricing, selling, legal basics, and the business side most makers never get taught, kept knife-specific, not generic small-business advice.

Basic Bookkeeping for Knife Makers

This is general education, not tax or accounting advice, talk to an accountant about your specific situation, especially once income becomes real. But most…

Do You Need an LLC to Sell Knives?

This is general education, not legal or tax advice, business structure decisions depend on your specific state, income level, and risk exposure, so treat…

How to Price a Custom Knife

Undercharging is the single most common mistake makers make when they start selling knives, mostly because it's easy to price for materials and forget…

Knife Shipping Laws: What Sellers Need to Know

This is general education, not legal advice, knife laws vary significantly by state and even by city, and shipping carrier policies change, always verify…

Knife Show Calendar: Confirmed Upcoming Dates

Dates verified as of July 2026. Knife show dates get announced on a rolling basis, often less than a year out, so this list…

Major Knife Shows Every Maker Should Know

Knife shows are where sales, reputation, and community actually happen in person, and a handful of recurring events are worth knowing whether you're planning…

Product Liability Insurance for Knife Makers

This is general education, not insurance or legal advice, actual coverage needs depend on your sales volume, state, and specific risk factors, talk to…

Where to Sell Your Knives: Shows, Online, and Commission Work

Making a great knife and selling it consistently are two different skills, and most makers who struggle to sell aren't struggling because their work…