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Selling through Retailers

Discussion in 'JapaneseKnifeSharpening / Dave Martell Knives' started by Dave Martell, Jul 21, 2018.

  1. Dave Martell

    Dave Martell Professional Craftsman Founding Member

    As some of you may already know, I'm trying out something new where I'm selling my Martell Knives through retailers instead of only through myself.

    This is being done to increase my exposure, bring in a more steady revenue stream, limit the amount of communication I do, be able to make more high end knives, and increase the volume of product being produced overall.


    I can already see the benefit to this method of sale so I'm encouraged to expand on it. In the future there will likely be more retailers carrying my knives.

    Thanks for your time,
    Dave
     
    Last edited: Jan 7, 2020
  2. WildBoar

    WildBoar Founding Member Contributor

    I think it's a great idea, Dave.
     
  3. Jim

    Jim Old Curmudgeon Founding Member

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  5. WildBoar

    WildBoar Founding Member Contributor

    No way -- that is awesome! They had a big customer day a week or two ago -- you just missed that extra exposure. But they seem to have a very broad customer base here.
     
  6. Dave Martell

    Dave Martell Professional Craftsman Founding Member

    I know I was trying to get the knives down there before they had the Japanese smiths show up but I just couldn't do it. I'm hopeful that the exposure in their store will help sell a bit.
     
  7. Dave Martell

    Dave Martell Professional Craftsman Founding Member

    These 5 are headed off to DistrictCutlery.com :cool:

    52100 & CPM154 gyutos in 240mm and 225mm lengths.

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  8. Dave Martell

    Dave Martell Professional Craftsman Founding Member

    Some of the handles sitting in the drying stand for an upcoming order. ;)

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  9. Jim

    Jim Old Curmudgeon Founding Member

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  11. cheflarge

    cheflarge Founding Member

    Sounds like an outstanding opportunity, Dave. Good luck! The knives look awesome.
     
  12. I think it's the first time I see Dave's handles without blades! Good stuff
     
  13. Dave Martell

    Dave Martell Professional Craftsman Founding Member

  14. Dave Martell

    Dave Martell Professional Craftsman Founding Member

    You know what? I think this IS the first time I've shown my handles without knives....never occurred to me. LOL
     
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