I had to give a big thank you to Burt Foster of Bristol, Virginia and recommend you check out his work at www.burtfoster.com -
I ordered two knives from Burt - he gave me a start and completion date estimate and told me he would call for a materials deposit when he started work on them. He contacted me as promised for the deposit, and finished the knives on time. I paid the balance on completion and he shipped them right away.
I ordered a set - a camp knife and a hunter - and to say I am pleased is an understatement. They are beautiful, and do they ever CUT. You won't be sorry if you choose a Foster.
Burt is a great guy - helpful from the outset ensuring I knew all my options and offering his opinions when asked - constantly working to ensure I was happy with the end product. And boy howdy was I ever!
I have had both good luck and bad luck with some custom makers over the years - but without reservation Burt Foster joins Charles May and Gene Ingram on my list of all time greats.
Two thumbs WAY up because that's all I got!
I ordered two knives from Burt - he gave me a start and completion date estimate and told me he would call for a materials deposit when he started work on them. He contacted me as promised for the deposit, and finished the knives on time. I paid the balance on completion and he shipped them right away.
I ordered a set - a camp knife and a hunter - and to say I am pleased is an understatement. They are beautiful, and do they ever CUT. You won't be sorry if you choose a Foster.
Burt is a great guy - helpful from the outset ensuring I knew all my options and offering his opinions when asked - constantly working to ensure I was happy with the end product. And boy howdy was I ever!
I have had both good luck and bad luck with some custom makers over the years - but without reservation Burt Foster joins Charles May and Gene Ingram on my list of all time greats.
Two thumbs WAY up because that's all I got!