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michael rader js???
- Thread starter ryan9977
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I have a piece by Michael Rader.
Everything about it is first-rate. Amazing fit-and-finish. Great quality- beautiful damascus that is the nemesis of tatami mats everywhere.
I would also like to add that he is very pleasant to deal with.
Sometimes it takes him awhile to return phone calls, since his shop is outside of cell-phone range. Eventually, though, he gets back to you. In a timely fashion. He also delivered ahead of schedule, I might add.
Everything about it is first-rate. Amazing fit-and-finish. Great quality- beautiful damascus that is the nemesis of tatami mats everywhere.
I would also like to add that he is very pleasant to deal with.
Sometimes it takes him awhile to return phone calls, since his shop is outside of cell-phone range. Eventually, though, he gets back to you. In a timely fashion. He also delivered ahead of schedule, I might add.
Kohai999
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well respected...well liked.
He does not make japanese style swords in the traditional manner or style....if you don't care about this, and simply want very good work with an artistically influenced method of completion, Michael will produce it, and you will be very happy.
IF you want Japanese style pieces that are assembled in the "proper" manner, than there are other makers to recommend.
Ed, did you get the Burger piece that we spoke about, as well?
Best Regards,
STeven Garsson
He does not make japanese style swords in the traditional manner or style....if you don't care about this, and simply want very good work with an artistically influenced method of completion, Michael will produce it, and you will be very happy.
IF you want Japanese style pieces that are assembled in the "proper" manner, than there are other makers to recommend.
Ed, did you get the Burger piece that we spoke about, as well?
Best Regards,
STeven Garsson
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Indeed I did. What, you think I waste my time jawing with you and then don't take your advice?
Seriously, it was excellent advice, and the Burger piece is very nice work. Of course, different genre than the Rader.
I would not hesitate to recommend them.
Kohai999
Second Degree Cutter
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Indeed I did. What, you think I waste my time jawing with you and then don't take your advice?
Seriously, it was excellent advice, and the Burger piece is very nice work. Of course, different genre than the Rader.
I would not hesitate to recommend them.
Yup, totally different genres.....I was impressed with Michael's humility, and his interest concerning input.
He really cares about "feel and flow", and that is one HUGE thing that separates wall hangers from actual users.
Glad to know you got both....I didn't want to take money away from Michael, or deny you the happiness of a one-of-a-kind handmade piece.
Best Regards,
STeven Garsson
