I sent a BM 31-09 to Mr. Eichenseer for customising, and learning that a 3 blade was not a legal carry where I live, decided not to go ahead with the project. I conveyed my decision to Mr. Eichenseer, and he related that he purchased a set of files for the knife, and made several long distance phone calls. I immediately sent a PayPal of $60.00 for the files, phone calls, and shipping, believing that this was a sufficient amount
After 6 weeks having not have received the knife or any communication from Mr. Eichenseer, I posted an inquiry in the balisong forum to see if anyone knew his whereabouts. I received several e-mails from balisong forumites informing me that they had themselves had problems with Mr. Eichenseer. I would be more than happy to elaborate if you PM me
I started a thread on another knife related forum on July 13th , and learned that Mr. Eichenseer had some health problems, and was not online for some time. Then, Mr. Eichenseer posted a very vindictive and foul mouthed diatribe in response to my posting on the 16th of July. (Id be happy to link anyone interested to these posts). I found the post very unbecoming of the man... I was also surprised with his claim that he purchased an additional $150.00 for materials!!! I replied that I would be happy to pay for any of these additional expenses if he would clarify what they were, and give me a breakdown of costs. I received some nasty flames and PMs from forumites there, but no further response from Mr. Eichenseer.
I e-mailed JW and L, two forumites and acquaintances of Mr. Eichenseer, and let them know that I wanted to immediately settle this amicably with him. They both told me that they did convey this message to him. JW told me that he spoke to Mr. Eichenseer, and was told that the knife would be sent out. After a few weeks, I did not receive the knife, and JW again told me that Mr. Eichenseer sent me the knife. It is now almost 2 ½ months since Mr. Eichenseers post, and still no knife, although he says he sent it out a long time ago according to JW.
I would assume that Mr. Eichenseer is experienced in sending out parcels, and insures them, keeps the registration numbers for tracking, etc., etc. Ive sent numerous e-mails to Mr. Eichenseer, and he has ignored each any every one of them. He is indeed aware of my not having had received the knife, as JW has told him on several occasions.
Either Mr. Eichenseer has elected to keep my knife, worth about $400, or has purposely sent it in a way as to be lost during transit. He refuses to answer my e-mails, and supply the documents needed to file a claim, if it was indeed shipped in the first place. As mentioned, other balisong forumites have related having had problems with Mr. Eichenseer. His response to my post speaks for itself
After 6 weeks having not have received the knife or any communication from Mr. Eichenseer, I posted an inquiry in the balisong forum to see if anyone knew his whereabouts. I received several e-mails from balisong forumites informing me that they had themselves had problems with Mr. Eichenseer. I would be more than happy to elaborate if you PM me
I started a thread on another knife related forum on July 13th , and learned that Mr. Eichenseer had some health problems, and was not online for some time. Then, Mr. Eichenseer posted a very vindictive and foul mouthed diatribe in response to my posting on the 16th of July. (Id be happy to link anyone interested to these posts). I found the post very unbecoming of the man... I was also surprised with his claim that he purchased an additional $150.00 for materials!!! I replied that I would be happy to pay for any of these additional expenses if he would clarify what they were, and give me a breakdown of costs. I received some nasty flames and PMs from forumites there, but no further response from Mr. Eichenseer.
I e-mailed JW and L, two forumites and acquaintances of Mr. Eichenseer, and let them know that I wanted to immediately settle this amicably with him. They both told me that they did convey this message to him. JW told me that he spoke to Mr. Eichenseer, and was told that the knife would be sent out. After a few weeks, I did not receive the knife, and JW again told me that Mr. Eichenseer sent me the knife. It is now almost 2 ½ months since Mr. Eichenseers post, and still no knife, although he says he sent it out a long time ago according to JW.
I would assume that Mr. Eichenseer is experienced in sending out parcels, and insures them, keeps the registration numbers for tracking, etc., etc. Ive sent numerous e-mails to Mr. Eichenseer, and he has ignored each any every one of them. He is indeed aware of my not having had received the knife, as JW has told him on several occasions.
Either Mr. Eichenseer has elected to keep my knife, worth about $400, or has purposely sent it in a way as to be lost during transit. He refuses to answer my e-mails, and supply the documents needed to file a claim, if it was indeed shipped in the first place. As mentioned, other balisong forumites have related having had problems with Mr. Eichenseer. His response to my post speaks for itself
Mr. Eichenseer and myself discussed using damascus to fashion a balisong latch and belt clip. He was to have seen if you could procure some small pieces for the project. He never informed that he had... 
