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Hey all,
I just wanted to take a moment to give some quick credit to Andy & Co. regarding the awesome customer experience I have had over the past 5 months.
Like many of the newer folks here, I had only recently discovered fiddleback forge within the last year. My introduction to Andy's knives came by way of a third party outdoor enthusiast site, where another member re-posted pictures of both a woodsman and bushfinger as products of interest. Now as a long time purveyor of all things edged, pointy, and dangerous, I was immediately drawn to the unique nature of these two knives as well as their impeccable craftsmanship and unique design...I was hooked at first sight-- I needed to learn more!!
I think the draw for me was the whole old school / new school dynamic of Andy's knives... they really spoke to me. I felt that FBF knives represented a vast departure from all of the other mass produced, digi-camo clad, neon green tiger stripe, zombie apocalypse, tacticool stuff currently flooding the market, and instead stood on their own as simple, well designed, intuitively beautiful, American made, bomb proof tools. (As a sidenote IMHO, one really doesn't need a 12" x 1/4"thick double edged tactical prybar with picatinny quad rails, a class 3 laser, surefire flashlights, spiked knuckles, an espresso machine and death blossom
for EDC. If you do... Good on ya and I'm surely steering clear of your neighborhood should the SHTF!)
Anyways, it wasn't long before I made my initial acquisition of a beautiful shadetree clad Sneaky Pete in November of last year, and 12 knives later I haven't looked back! Andy's crew has been a pleasure to deal with. Shipping is always prompt, questions are answered quickly and courteously, and above all else, it is readily apparent that Andy and co. really do care about their customers. Just take a quick stroll around the forum -- if something isn't 100% perfect the first time around FBF will do everything in their power to make it right (within reason)... That's just plain awesome, and this folks is why I will spend my hard earned money with Fiddleback Forge when it comes to knives. Sure there are other shops out there, but what you get for your buck goes a long way with Andy & co.
Its also worth mentioning the value added benefit of the FBF ecosystem here at bladeforum; its impressive! There are so many helpful and talented folks affiliated with the fiddleback community that can hook you up with just about anything you could want to enhance your FBF experience. Whether it be a preowned knife on the FBF flea market, custom leather from RLO, group buys on bushcrafting gear, or just plain old advice, chances are if you post an inquiry you'll get more than one comprehensive, insightful response that will help you along the way.
So, in closing its been a fun 5 months! Thanks to Andy & his crew for making my foray back into knife collecting a positive one! I'm looking forward to many more unproductive Fridays in my future now!!
Cheers,
WJT
I just wanted to take a moment to give some quick credit to Andy & Co. regarding the awesome customer experience I have had over the past 5 months.
Like many of the newer folks here, I had only recently discovered fiddleback forge within the last year. My introduction to Andy's knives came by way of a third party outdoor enthusiast site, where another member re-posted pictures of both a woodsman and bushfinger as products of interest. Now as a long time purveyor of all things edged, pointy, and dangerous, I was immediately drawn to the unique nature of these two knives as well as their impeccable craftsmanship and unique design...I was hooked at first sight-- I needed to learn more!!
I think the draw for me was the whole old school / new school dynamic of Andy's knives... they really spoke to me. I felt that FBF knives represented a vast departure from all of the other mass produced, digi-camo clad, neon green tiger stripe, zombie apocalypse, tacticool stuff currently flooding the market, and instead stood on their own as simple, well designed, intuitively beautiful, American made, bomb proof tools. (As a sidenote IMHO, one really doesn't need a 12" x 1/4"thick double edged tactical prybar with picatinny quad rails, a class 3 laser, surefire flashlights, spiked knuckles, an espresso machine and death blossom
for EDC. If you do... Good on ya and I'm surely steering clear of your neighborhood should the SHTF!)Anyways, it wasn't long before I made my initial acquisition of a beautiful shadetree clad Sneaky Pete in November of last year, and 12 knives later I haven't looked back! Andy's crew has been a pleasure to deal with. Shipping is always prompt, questions are answered quickly and courteously, and above all else, it is readily apparent that Andy and co. really do care about their customers. Just take a quick stroll around the forum -- if something isn't 100% perfect the first time around FBF will do everything in their power to make it right (within reason)... That's just plain awesome, and this folks is why I will spend my hard earned money with Fiddleback Forge when it comes to knives. Sure there are other shops out there, but what you get for your buck goes a long way with Andy & co.
Its also worth mentioning the value added benefit of the FBF ecosystem here at bladeforum; its impressive! There are so many helpful and talented folks affiliated with the fiddleback community that can hook you up with just about anything you could want to enhance your FBF experience. Whether it be a preowned knife on the FBF flea market, custom leather from RLO, group buys on bushcrafting gear, or just plain old advice, chances are if you post an inquiry you'll get more than one comprehensive, insightful response that will help you along the way.
So, in closing its been a fun 5 months! Thanks to Andy & his crew for making my foray back into knife collecting a positive one! I'm looking forward to many more unproductive Fridays in my future now!!
Cheers,
WJT
