For years taking an order meant trying to please the client by going over every detail of a knife with them, making sure they got EXACTLY what they wanted, even if I felt it wasn't "right" for that specific knife. After being diagnosed with Lupus, Lung, and Kidney disease, I realize that there are fewer days ahead than there are behind, and there are still a lot of knives I want to make. So now I build the knives I want to build, and offer them for sale through email lists, or the website at the link above.
Adding your name to my "available knives" mailing list
The best way to obtain one of my knives is to contact me with the TYPE OF KNIFE you are interested in, and I will add your name to that email list. When I have something I think will fit, I will send photos, description, and price to everyone on that list (Bowie, Hunter, Fighter, Folder, etc). The first to respond, gets first chance at the knife!
Adding your name to my "available knives" mailing list
The best way to obtain one of my knives is to contact me with the TYPE OF KNIFE you are interested in, and I will add your name to that email list. When I have something I think will fit, I will send photos, description, and price to everyone on that list (Bowie, Hunter, Fighter, Folder, etc). The first to respond, gets first chance at the knife!
Here's how payment and delivery will work...
Payment types accepted:
Check, Money Order, VISA/MASTERCARD ( 4.5% processing fee will be applied to all credit card purchases, all credit card payment receipts will be emailed to the customer. In addition Credit Card Transactions my require a copy of you State Driver's license or ID, or Paypal. (using Paypal will add 4.5% to the total cost.)
International Orders/Payments:
With all of the credit card problems/scams, I will not accept any credit card payment from outside the U.S. Payments from international customers must be made via paypal, an international money order (payable in U.S. funds), or a check is acceptable if drawn on a U.S. bank. No products will be shipped until payment has cleared.
Payment types accepted:
Check, Money Order, VISA/MASTERCARD ( 4.5% processing fee will be applied to all credit card purchases, all credit card payment receipts will be emailed to the customer. In addition Credit Card Transactions my require a copy of you State Driver's license or ID, or Paypal. (using Paypal will add 4.5% to the total cost.)
International Orders/Payments:
With all of the credit card problems/scams, I will not accept any credit card payment from outside the U.S. Payments from international customers must be made via paypal, an international money order (payable in U.S. funds), or a check is acceptable if drawn on a U.S. bank. No products will be shipped until payment has cleared.
How it works..
Once I receive payment for a knife, I will ship the knife. Once the knife arrives, you MUST notify me (email or phone) that the knife has arrived safely. I will hold the funds for a period of 3 business days (with the exception of credit card payments, which are deposited immediately). This period is to allow you (the customer) to evaluate the knife and ensure you are 100% satisfied.
WITHIN those 3 calendar days, the client MUST contact me with your decision as to whether you will keep the knife or return it. If I do not hear from you within 3 business days of you receiving the knife/knives, I will deposit the funds, and will only accept a return based on my guarantee. (see bottom of this page) If you wish to return the knife, notify me within the 3 day inspection period, follow the return policy criteria that was shipped with the knife, and upon receiving the knife, and finding it in "as shipped" condition, I will refund your money, minus shipping /insurance/ and/or any credit card fees.
Once I receive payment for a knife, I will ship the knife. Once the knife arrives, you MUST notify me (email or phone) that the knife has arrived safely. I will hold the funds for a period of 3 business days (with the exception of credit card payments, which are deposited immediately). This period is to allow you (the customer) to evaluate the knife and ensure you are 100% satisfied.
WITHIN those 3 calendar days, the client MUST contact me with your decision as to whether you will keep the knife or return it. If I do not hear from you within 3 business days of you receiving the knife/knives, I will deposit the funds, and will only accept a return based on my guarantee. (see bottom of this page) If you wish to return the knife, notify me within the 3 day inspection period, follow the return policy criteria that was shipped with the knife, and upon receiving the knife, and finding it in "as shipped" condition, I will refund your money, minus shipping /insurance/ and/or any credit card fees.
**Return Policy**
All knives with an individual sale price of $600 or more come with a 3-day inspection period. It is intended to allow the Client to evaluate the knife/knives they have purchased, to ensure they meet with 100% customer approval. A copy of this policy will be shipped with each knife that meets the return policy criteria. If you would like a copy of this policy prior to purchasing, I would be happy to send it via email.
All knives with an individual sale price of $600 or more come with a 3-day inspection period. It is intended to allow the Client to evaluate the knife/knives they have purchased, to ensure they meet with 100% customer approval. A copy of this policy will be shipped with each knife that meets the return policy criteria. If you would like a copy of this policy prior to purchasing, I would be happy to send it via email.
**Notes**
I will attempt to complete a knife or two each month for exclusive sale on my web site. Please check the Available Knives page for knives that are ready for delivery.
I will consider custom designs if they appeal to me, provided the customer is willing to except minor modifications to the design that will add to the overall design/function. Designs that depart from the main stream, will require full payment in advance.
Some knives displayed on my site are listed with exotic handle materials such as Sambar Stag or Fossil Ivories. The prices for knives ordered with these types of handle materials will vary with the current market prices. For example, a knife listed for $2,000 with a fossil ivory handle may be quoted considerably higher now, due to the ever increasing prices of fossil ivory. The same holds true for Sambar Stag, Pearl, and other exotic materials.
Policy on fragile handle materials: Ivory, Pearl, and similar handle materials tend to be very temperamental/fragile. Due to the nature of these materials, I cannot warranty these types of handle materials from checks, cracks or breakage.
Prices start at $350 for my basic EKB model utility knives (EBK I pictured below) with Kydex scabbard, to thousands for exotic Collector pieces. Typical hunters start at $500.
I will attempt to complete a knife or two each month for exclusive sale on my web site. Please check the Available Knives page for knives that are ready for delivery.
I will consider custom designs if they appeal to me, provided the customer is willing to except minor modifications to the design that will add to the overall design/function. Designs that depart from the main stream, will require full payment in advance.
Some knives displayed on my site are listed with exotic handle materials such as Sambar Stag or Fossil Ivories. The prices for knives ordered with these types of handle materials will vary with the current market prices. For example, a knife listed for $2,000 with a fossil ivory handle may be quoted considerably higher now, due to the ever increasing prices of fossil ivory. The same holds true for Sambar Stag, Pearl, and other exotic materials.
Policy on fragile handle materials: Ivory, Pearl, and similar handle materials tend to be very temperamental/fragile. Due to the nature of these materials, I cannot warranty these types of handle materials from checks, cracks or breakage.
Prices start at $350 for my basic EKB model utility knives (EBK I pictured below) with Kydex scabbard, to thousands for exotic Collector pieces. Typical hunters start at $500.
Knives will be shipped only after full payment is received. All payments for knives that meet my 3-day return policy criteria will be held by me, for a period of 3 calendar days after the customer receives the knife, to ensure you are fully satisfied with your purchase. If for some reason you are not completely satisfied, return the knife to me, and I will refund the full purchase price, minus shipping/insurance/and/or any credit card fees.
* I reserve the right to deny service and/or sales to anyone, for any reason.
**My Personal Guaruntee**
If you are not 100% satisfied during the 3-day inspection period, return the knife to me. After this period my general guarantee applies: I will repair or replace any knife that experiences an honest failure. Basically, I will work to make it RIGHT with you. This does not cover misuse, abuse of the knife/knives, "Buyer's Remorse", or if the knife is modified in any way. If there is a question of abuse, I will require you to send the knife to me for my inspection. If I determine there was a honest failure, I will repair or replace the knife. If I determine the knife has been seriously misused, abused, or modified in any way, all guarantees/warranties are void.
If you are not 100% satisfied during the 3-day inspection period, return the knife to me. After this period my general guarantee applies: I will repair or replace any knife that experiences an honest failure. Basically, I will work to make it RIGHT with you. This does not cover misuse, abuse of the knife/knives, "Buyer's Remorse", or if the knife is modified in any way. If there is a question of abuse, I will require you to send the knife to me for my inspection. If I determine there was a honest failure, I will repair or replace the knife. If I determine the knife has been seriously misused, abused, or modified in any way, all guarantees/warranties are void.
If you are a Knifemaker, and are interested in Damascus bar stock, please contact me. I offer a wide variety of Damascus Barstock, made to order. From random through exotic patterned Mosaics. All priced by the INCH. (Minimum order is 6" length)
Feel free to call or email with any questions.
Thanks for your interest in my work, I look forward to hearing from you!
Feel free to call or email with any questions.
Thanks for your interest in my work, I look forward to hearing from you!
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