Thinking of .....

[DaGriz]

While I am thinking and sketching the shape of a knife for a give away I decided to make a couple more of these small game knives:

If anyone is interested in purchasing one contact me now (dagrizknivesatgmaildotcom) and we can discuss the handle scale wood and price. The price will be pretty reasonable even though these smaller knives are the hardest to make

[agingcrossbower]

I think it matters how long someone has been here only for the fact some post 20 times then never come back. Some stay for good like us but some kind of lurk or get a little info and leave.

Yup, this is so true. Check out my give away and you will see a member that joined the day the thread was made and wants to be in the draw. I would think it prudent to have a few posts requirement on it. Its only fair to the members who contribute daily and care about the site.

[Bullzeye]

How about a nice skinning knife??

[Normous]

Here is an idea, perhaps a 50% off gift certificate to the winner towards a custom knife built by you seems fair.

[agingcrossbower]

Here is an idea, perhaps a 50% off gift certificate to the winner towards a custom knife built by you seems fair.

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[Bullzeye]

Here is an idea, perhaps a 50% off gift certificate to the winner towards a custom knife built by you seems fair.

Not trying to be cocky, but wouldn't that defeat his original post.

a knife giveaway.

I think this is a good idea also.

As for what kind of knife....maybe something between you & the winner can figure out.

[Shotnbeer]

I'd go for a thin blade knife to breast out a bird or a trout.

[onebigskittle]

knife giveaway.
Got a few issues though.
First one , What kind of knife should I make to give away that somebody would like, while not breaking the bank to make it?
Dont break the bank by doing a raffle ...Say 5.00 - 10.00 a chance
Second one, How do I set this up so it would be fun and interesting?
A Raffle
Last one, How can I do it fairly for those who are always here, providing worthwhile contribution to the forum, without creating a shiete storm???????
Dont take a chance at 5.00 - 10.00 and your out no matter how much feedback you have

[colder13]

Good on you for doing something like this. It is nice to see a forum where people genuinely care about the people they message with.

I would be very curious to see your whole line up. Do you have a website where one could peruse your various models?

For a suggestion, how about making it a maximum age limit and post range...say anyone under the age of 25 with between 50-200 posts (I am 36 and nowhere near 50 post, therefore would be out of the running). No offense to the great long timers on here, but this might encourage some new blood to stick around.

colder13

[youngbuck1]

im 16 with 230 posts

[DaGriz]

I have a suggestion. I will change my giveaway a bi.
Everyone who gives some $$ to the Awshucks fund gets their name entered into a drawing for a free knife, a Bird and Fish knife. The winner would get to choose what wood they want for handle scales. I will finish the knife, include a handmade leather sheath.

I won't do this unless the majority feels it is something they like.

Let us know on the Awshuck Donation thread, so we can decide if it's a go,

[spike]

DaGriz,

that is an extremely creative and generous idea.

Spike

[Big58cal]

Very generous! Thanks Darrell!!!

[Allan]

Not only creative but constructive too.

Gallant idea!! I'm in.

BTW, a fillet knife would be my choice. It's just a matter of time before I buy one from you.