Reese Weiland Stole $1000 worth of knives from me

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Reese Weiland has stolen $1000 worth of knives from me.

In November of 2005 I sent Reese Weiland a Small Sebenza, a Large Sebenza, and a Farid Mahr custom pre-T-1000.

I had contacted Reese about getting some modifications done to the knives. He responded that he would do the work for $100. I sent him the knives, along with a Post Office Money Order for $100.

Reese sent me an email stating that he had received the knives, and the money.

I have not heard from Reese since that email.
I have called him numerous times, leaving several messages on his answering machine over the course of the year, with no response. I have sent him numerous emails, with not even a reply. I have left him PMs on a forum that he posts on, without a reply.

I have not harassed Reese, and each of my courteous messages stated that I was far more interested in communicating with him about the status of the knives than getting the knives back.

As many of you already know, I am a service member, and a veteran of Somalia, Afghanistan, and Iraq. I am to deploy again in the up-coming year. I would like to resolve this situation before that time.

Ask yourself, is this how a prominent knifemaker should treat American Service-members?
 
This doesn't sound like the Reese Weiland I know of. ???

I sure hope there's some reasonable explaination for this.
 
no problem speaking to reese whenever i call .... spoke to him this past saturday.
 
I'm hoping so.
It's been more than a year without even the courtesy of a returned email.
This is my last-ditch option before involving the Postal Inspector and other State and Federal authorities.
 
Don't know exactly what the explanation is here for the time lapse, and I understand that you're frustrated.

But do know with absolute certainty that Reese didn't "steal" your knives. This will get resolved...
 
I hope both parties can get this straightened out, if things have gone as JWBirch has said, then after that much time without any returned calls or e-mails, then I'd be tad hot under the collar to.

It seems Mr. Weiland has a good reputation, so I hope he can chime in and resolve this.
 
Reese is a piss poor communicator when it comes to email and phone but he didn't steal your knives. I am on my way home from the Ghan for R&R. I have to swing by his shop - I will bring up your issue.
 
Thanks Dogman, I've gotten a great deal of help from members of several forums with no results, but I do appreciate the help.
You guys are great, I just wish it didn't require such drastic measures to get this issue to Reeses attention.
 
Glad I saw this thread, was thinking about sending a busse to him for customization. JWB, hope everything works out for you. Be safe on your next deployment...
 
I may as well chime in that Reese has had three knives and a multitude of knife parts that I sent him in Oct. 04 for customizing. The work was supposed to take two or three months. Here were are close to 2007, and nothing. No reply to emails, a few phone conversations with him and it's always the same "a couple of more months". I've been patient, and non complaining, but I'd like to see this resolved.

Martin
 
Pigsticker said:
The work was supposed to take two or three months. Here were are close to 2007,
Martin
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Let's not get to far ahead! but point taken, he definitely needs to get this stuff under control and COMMUNICATE with his customers soon before it does damage that can't be easily undone.
 
The Last Confederate said:
Let's not get to far ahead! but point taken, he definitely needs to get this stuff under control and COMMUNICATE with his customers soon before it does damage that can't be easily undone.
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We are only two and a half weeks away from 2007.

Why are we seeing more and more reports of makers treating their customers like this?
 
Keith Montgomery said:
We are only two and a half weeks away from 2007.

Why are we seeing more and more reports of makers treating their customers like this?
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It has been happening all to often to the point,I would only deal with a reputable dealer that had an item in-stock ready to go.No custom knife orders or work for me.
 
i think we are seeing more and more because interest in knives is high right now and more people are buying and more people are selling and making them so there is a larger chance of problems.

too bad though i can remember wasnt that long ago it was a rare occurence.

not that 99% of smiths still arent drop dead honest and would do anything to make the consumer happy.

you do have to be carefull these days if folks would only stop asking for/agreeing to put up large % deposits or payment in full- not a good idea in most cases for the buyer or seller imho.
 
I've had so many deals with so many good people. On this forum and others - touch wood I've been lucky, and I hope this continues.

Man, I feel bad for you. I hope this gets fixed up. No-one should be treated like this.

Greg
 
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