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Price is$300$250 ea (shipped within CONUS). If you live outside the US, I will contact you after your order for extra shipping charges.
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Al Polkowski
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Les Robertson
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Just talked with Linda Polkowski today. Al will be at the show with about ECCKS Show with about 25 knives. Of course I have bought them all. Just kidding!
Al's knives are some of the best for the money. His designs are sleek and deadly all at the same time. The knife and the variety of sheaths available make this one of the best packages a knife lover can purchase.
With a 18 month back log, AL is not seeking any more press than he has already gotten. Stop by his table and look and feel his knives.
If you arent lucky enough to get one at the Show, stop by and see me! I may have one or two.
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Les Robertson
Robertson's Custom Cutlery
http://www.robertsoncustomcutlery.com/rcc/makers.shtml
It is easier to get things done with a kind word and a knife, than with a kind word alone!
Al's knives are some of the best for the money. His designs are sleek and deadly all at the same time. The knife and the variety of sheaths available make this one of the best packages a knife lover can purchase.
With a 18 month back log, AL is not seeking any more press than he has already gotten. Stop by his table and look and feel his knives.
If you arent lucky enough to get one at the Show, stop by and see me! I may have one or two.
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Les Robertson
Robertson's Custom Cutlery
http://www.robertsoncustomcutlery.com/rcc/makers.shtml
It is easier to get things done with a kind word and a knife, than with a kind word alone!
I just picked up a Scorpion from Les and it is a beauty. I did need to touch up the edge to get it as sharp as I wanted. It is very comfortable to wear IWB for extended periods and doesn't print through clothing.
The fit and finish are first rate. Edges are very smooth and the steel and G10 match up seamlessly. The Scorpion has some interesting handle features to make it fit the hand better. It has a pommel flare and palm swell. It also has a tapered tang apparently to achieve the correct balance. These touches are all masterfully executed. The satin bead blast finish is also very nice looking.
It is now my home carry knife.
Les brings up an interesting point about Al's 18 month back log. Apparently he brings about 25 knives to the shows he attends, do all knifemakers make knives for shows even though they have back logs. Isn't the purpose of the show to advertise their knives? Do some makers stop selling at shows if their back log is large enough?
Axel
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The fit and finish are first rate. Edges are very smooth and the steel and G10 match up seamlessly. The Scorpion has some interesting handle features to make it fit the hand better. It has a pommel flare and palm swell. It also has a tapered tang apparently to achieve the correct balance. These touches are all masterfully executed. The satin bead blast finish is also very nice looking.
It is now my home carry knife.
Les brings up an interesting point about Al's 18 month back log. Apparently he brings about 25 knives to the shows he attends, do all knifemakers make knives for shows even though they have back logs. Isn't the purpose of the show to advertise their knives? Do some makers stop selling at shows if their back log is large enough?
Axel
[This message has been edited by Axel Yup (edited 14 February 1999).]
Les Robertson
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Hi Axel
Custom knife making has become very competitive because of the amount of quality knife makers currently out there.
Makers, even with huge back logs must still attend shows. This is done for a couple reasons. Many times someone who has a knife on order will make an attempt to go to a show and purchase the knife at the show. Often, an additional sale is made once the person is there.
Many people who see the makers knives in the magazines may want to handle the knives before making up their minds as to which model they want.
The maker having a table at a show will provide the opportunity for collectors to actually talk to the maker. This generally leads to a happier customer.
Another reason, is a this allows a maker to get input, they may not get by only being in their shop. This input may help the maker to produce a better knife. Possibly, come up with a new design.
Most makers set a certain amount of knives aside each year to take to shows. So the making of these knives have no adverse effect
on their delivery times.
Finally, with so many makers out there, it is imperative for makers to get to shows and keep in the public's mind. "Out of site, out of mind". This is so true in the custom market.
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Les Robertson
Robertson's Custom Cutlery
http://www.robertsoncustomcutlery.com/rcc/makers.shtml
It is easier to get things done with a kind word and a knife, than with a kind word alone!
Custom knife making has become very competitive because of the amount of quality knife makers currently out there.
Makers, even with huge back logs must still attend shows. This is done for a couple reasons. Many times someone who has a knife on order will make an attempt to go to a show and purchase the knife at the show. Often, an additional sale is made once the person is there.
Many people who see the makers knives in the magazines may want to handle the knives before making up their minds as to which model they want.
The maker having a table at a show will provide the opportunity for collectors to actually talk to the maker. This generally leads to a happier customer.
Another reason, is a this allows a maker to get input, they may not get by only being in their shop. This input may help the maker to produce a better knife. Possibly, come up with a new design.
Most makers set a certain amount of knives aside each year to take to shows. So the making of these knives have no adverse effect
on their delivery times.
Finally, with so many makers out there, it is imperative for makers to get to shows and keep in the public's mind. "Out of site, out of mind". This is so true in the custom market.
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Les Robertson
Robertson's Custom Cutlery
http://www.robertsoncustomcutlery.com/rcc/makers.shtml
It is easier to get things done with a kind word and a knife, than with a kind word alone!
Les,
Thanks for the info. I can see why it's important to keep in touch with the customers. I can also understand keeping yourself in the public eye. After all McDonalds still advertises and they've sold billions.
Do dealers have special arrangements set up with makers as far as shipping times are concerned? If I wanted to order a Polkowski Gaunt through you, would I still have to wait 18 months?
Axel
Thanks for the info. I can see why it's important to keep in touch with the customers. I can also understand keeping yourself in the public eye. After all McDonalds still advertises and they've sold billions.
Do dealers have special arrangements set up with makers as far as shipping times are concerned? If I wanted to order a Polkowski Gaunt through you, would I still have to wait 18 months?
Axel
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Hi Axel,
No you dont have to wait 18 months, probably less than 4 if you through me. Yes, I do have a very good relationship with Al.
Just to let those of you who like Al's work I will have available a Pug, a single edge Polecat and a double edge Polecat. If intersted email me off line.
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Les Robertson
Robertson's Custom Cutlery
http://www.robertsoncustomcutlery.com/rcc/makers.shtml
It is easier to get things done with a kind word and a knife, than with a kind word alone!
No you dont have to wait 18 months, probably less than 4 if you through me. Yes, I do have a very good relationship with Al.
Just to let those of you who like Al's work I will have available a Pug, a single edge Polecat and a double edge Polecat. If intersted email me off line.
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Les Robertson
Robertson's Custom Cutlery
http://www.robertsoncustomcutlery.com/rcc/makers.shtml
It is easier to get things done with a kind word and a knife, than with a kind word alone!