Out of Africa...K'roo.

On a side note. One of his customers has been " flagged" by customs. He is supposed to get 2 knives with Warthog ivory. Willem knowing customs will keep them for over a month and add fees to them, has to ship them to me first.
Things are getting strange over there. Willem has even suggested I stick with wood or kudu.
 
Rufus1949 said:
Thanks Pete....went with original design to keep Willem's signature shape on the blade.
He's still working on the Coffin lamb. It must be a bit of a challenge.
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Are you putting the Grim Reaper shield on the coffin? It seems like such a good fit. ☠️
 
Rufus1949 said:
On a side note. One of his customers has been " flagged" by customs. He is supposed to get 2 knives with Warthog ivory. Willem knowing customs will keep them for over a month and add fees to them, has to ship them to me first.
Things are getting strange over there. Willem has even suggested I stick with wood or kudu.
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Hey Bob,

What does this mean? Which country’s customs flagged the customer?
 
Sharp & Fiery said:
Hey Bob,

What does this mean? Which country’s customs flagged the customer?
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Since Willem asked if I would take delivery for the gentleman and send it on, I assume it's here. As I mentioned, it can be held up for a long period and $50+ per knife in fees if it gets through.
Sorry I can't be more specific. That's all I was told.
 
Sounds like maybe SA customs…

But could be US customs as well. Duties are common for us here in Canada.

Does the “flagged” mean he gets charged duties now? Or he is “flagged” for bringing so many knives in?

This situation has me curious.

The other reason for long delays at customs, especially with “white” bone, is that if there is no cities form (if necessary), then they will hold it until a professional can confirm that it is NOT elephant ivory…which is banned.

This could be the case.
 
Sharp & Fiery said:
Sounds like maybe SA customs…

But could be US customs as well. Duties are common for us here in Canada.

Does the “flagged” mean he gets charged duties now? Or he is “flagged” for bringing so many knives in?

This situation has me curious.

The other reason for long delays at customs, especially with “white” bone, is that if there is no cities form (if necessary), then they will hold it until a professional can confirm that it is NOT elephant ivory…which is banned.

This could be the case.
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Perhaps because of previous knives having had " controlled " materials his knives are subject to stricter inspection.
If given the oppurtunity I will ask the gentleman...though it may be awhile.

Will keep you posted Coleman.
 
Rufus1949 said:
Perhaps because of previous knives having had " controlled " materials his knives are subject to stricter inspection.
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You’re most likely correct. :)
It’s the price we pay to have nice things.
 
Mystery solved! 👍🏼

Thank you…that woulda drove me nuts all night. Haha.
 
Understandable, and I would never ask you too.

I was mostly curious because a K’roo is on my list, and I would love warthog for cover material. :)
 
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