ForgesRicart Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Hi, I would like to know if anyone has experience on selling knives in Catalunya, Spain, but if you have any it would be really helpful. and just to give a bit of background, I'm a 15-year-old blacksmith who hasn't got much experience on this ambit, just for 9 months or so, although I do have a lot of experience on arc welding and with the angle grinder. Now I'm waiting to have more experience and to finish my studies to be fully dedicated to blacksmithing. Despite this, I would like to produce small camping knives and sell them on little village markets, as there is a very large tradition of handmade stuff market here in Catalunya. Also, I have a coal (coke) forge which I made my self which really doesn't work well, although just fine for knife making. Still aiming to build My self a better one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 No experience with the knives part of your question, but if you post some pictures of your forge setup we could possibly give you advice on how to make what you have work better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Hola. I'm not conversant with the laws in Spain but would expect them to be generally alighned with European Union dictat, so likely similar to those in the UK. I would expect a restriction on the sale of knives to any minor and likewise the sale of them to anyone by a minor. I suggest you check out your local laws as that may be problem for you. As for the forging part, all I can say is you are in the right place for helpfull advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 I would pick a different item to sell as a beginner. Too many things can go wrong with selling knives, especially if one fails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 I second that motion, plus there is the problem with weapons and being a minor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 For what it's worth: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knife_legislation#Spain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.IVO Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Having a Facebook page with some friends where you show your work will get you started. However you cannot sell anything at local markets or online untill you're 18 of age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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