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I began Bladesmith Babes after years of going to knife shows, meeting women that collect, build, design and make knives.
It has always seemed to me that a good 40% of the audience in any show is female. As you can tell, it gets a little difficult to get the ladies to speak up about collecting outside of that venue. I can understand it because it usually "feels" like a man's world.
As I began doing research about women in the industry, I realized we have always appeared to be behind the scenes. Today, with so many different companies, there are more women involved than ever. I had a chance to speak with a few of them at the Blade Show and I will be speaking more about them as we move forward. Out of respect for their time, I asked that they answer three simple questions for us.
One of my favorite success stories in recent knife history is a hard working, intelligent Production Supervisor for a major manufacture. In three days at the Blade Show I was able to make my away around the area of their booth on several occasions. Watching her speak with customers was like seeing someone meet old friends. Genuinely interested, not only answering questions but asking as well. "Tell me about your favorite, what do you carry everyday, which steel works best for you and why do you prefer it?" Jennie Moore is not new to the Cutlery Industry by any means but her name may not be familiar to you.
Jennie Moore
How long have you been with Queen Cutlery?
I have been employed at Queen Cutlery for 25 Year in Oct.
What is your job?
My current job title is Production Supervisor, responsibilities includes all aspects of the production through-out the company. Before that I was the sales coordinator in which I had to coordinate all S.F.O starting with customers needs and flowing through costing process and all in house sales including recruiting new business. Also I have been the cost accountant which I had to cost all knives from raw material to finished product, and I was the purchasing agent who is responsible for purchasing all raw materials. Then I was the production control which coordinated all the parts for all the departments and running inventories. When I got hired at Queen Cutlery I was a press room laborer my responsibility was to operate drill press, nail mark duration induction heater operator, and the tommy hammer operator.
How many shows do you attend a year?
I go to about 5 shows a year.
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Permalink Reply by Robert Burris on
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Welcome Jennie, it is so nice to hear your introduction and your involvement in the knife world. The members here are very polite and would love to here your veiws on the cutlery world. Please come back and talk to us.
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Permalink Reply by Clint Thompson on -
Jan...
Nice right up. I for one appreciate your efforts in opening up the window to the ladies who love cutting things. One question I, as a man, would have liked to know. What attracts you to knives and other cutting devices? This is a marketing type question which all knife companies would like to know. How do we sell knives to the 51% of the population? Good job Jan. Looking forward to more.....
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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on -
Clint,
I like that question. It will certainly be on the next round of questions we ask. Thanks guys.
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Permalink Reply by Clint Thompson on
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Yes Jennie....welcome. Looking forward to you input.
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managerPermalink Reply by Steve Hanner on -
That is something we like to hear. Any woman taking on greater responsibility in a truly great company. All of us at iKC wish her well and great success in this exciting time for our hobby.
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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on
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Knifing families are something usually thought of as father and son but new traditions are made constantly in this hobby. By Jennie's side at the Blade show was a young lady with a winning smile and some EXCELLENT knife knowledge. What I like most about the knowledge was the willingness to share.
Ashley Moore
How long have you been with Queen Cutlery?
I have been employed at Queen for 4 years.
What is your job?
My job title is a Purchasing Agent, I buy all the raw material that the factory needs such as hand material and steel along with other everyday items. I also meet with different reps. from all types of companies and compare there product with others to make sure I’m getting the best deal. Before I was the purchasing agent I worked in the packing room where I boxed all the knives that were finished I also was the receiving person I took all the incoming items and log them into a computer. Before that I was out in the main assembly that’s where all the pieces of the knife come together and start the finishing process.
How many shows do you attend a year?
I go to about 4 shows a year
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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on
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One of the first Ladies I had the privilege of speaking with at the show was a marvel in "know your stuff" Friendly and ready to speak with knife lovers was the impression I received right off. I watched her do everything from help a customer make the right choice by asking him what he would use the knife for and what type of environment (wet/dry ect) he would have for that use to admiring a well loved CRKT and prompting that customer to share stories about his knife with her. She participated in discussions ranging from steel types to handle materials and production. The customers experience was obviously the focus at the CRKT booth.
Hats off to Columbia River Knife & Tool® for bringing along what is certainly one of their most knowledgeable associates to share that information with us.
Lindsey Phelps
How long have you been with CRKT?
Just about 7 years (August will be my 7th anniversary)
What is your job?
Sales Manager-International Markets (but I also handle PR and a lot of marketing)
How many shows do you attend a year?
It depends but around 6 usually
What attracts you to knives and other cutting devices?
First off, it’s a great industry which is hard to beat. And who doesn’t love cool, innovative tools that are sharp and beautiful?
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Welcome Lindsey, we love nice ladies that are in the cutlery world. Please, tell us more about your role in the knife industry. It is very interesting for us knife collectors. We don't bite and most are very polite. Ha,ha...come talk with us.....
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Permalink Reply by Clint Thompson on
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Jan....
Good write up about Lindsey. I have been working with her on my articles and assisting in identifying counterfeit CRKT knives where ever I find them. While in Kurdistan Iraq I found a blister packaged CRKT knife I knew was counterfeit. I bought it for $20....I was American so I paid American prices, and shipped it to them. I figure this is the cost of doing business. If you send your work to the Counterfeit Kingdom then you should expect counterfeiting.
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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on
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Clint,
I am excited. Lindsey joined us on iKC today. She has such a natural love of knives, it makes her a joy to be around.
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