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I'm going to open a small window of opportunity to get signed up for one of these. If you want one, shoot me a DM and we can discuss the details. DO NOT post your email in the thread. I'm requiring a 30% up front deposit on these. That helps with some of the overhead, such as the steel and waterjet service from New Jersey Steel Baron, heat treatment from Peters Heat Treating, consumables from Red Label Abrasives, shipping, and importation fees, etc. Remaining balance will be due upon completion, which should be expected to be at least six months out. All payments will by via PayPal invoice. Deposits are non refundable if you cause your order to be cancelled, so make sure it's what you want. If I cause your order to be cancelled, I will refund your deposit.
The image below reflects base price, which includes natural wood scales. Natural wood is dirt cheap, and you will be able to select from a variety of species that I can get from my main supplier, Bell Forest Products. Micarta, the next cheapest of my commonly used handle materials, adds at minimum a $20 upcharge, but I am willing to use anything you are willing to pay the costs for if I can get it to my shop in a size suitable for the build. Doesn't come with a sheath but I can make one from black Boltaron for $25 more.
The original Tantos of Opportunity and Flip Points did not have guards, but the updated version of the blank has one by default. I can remove it from the blank prior to the build at your request for no extra charge if you would prefer to preserve the original lines of the knife and appreciate the added versatility of a completely unconstricted grip. Not for everybody, but I love how it looks and how it feels in the hand.
I plan to let NJSB know by Thursday January 2nd how many units of each model to cut for me.
The image below reflects base price, which includes natural wood scales. Natural wood is dirt cheap, and you will be able to select from a variety of species that I can get from my main supplier, Bell Forest Products. Micarta, the next cheapest of my commonly used handle materials, adds at minimum a $20 upcharge, but I am willing to use anything you are willing to pay the costs for if I can get it to my shop in a size suitable for the build. Doesn't come with a sheath but I can make one from black Boltaron for $25 more.
The original Tantos of Opportunity and Flip Points did not have guards, but the updated version of the blank has one by default. I can remove it from the blank prior to the build at your request for no extra charge if you would prefer to preserve the original lines of the knife and appreciate the added versatility of a completely unconstricted grip. Not for everybody, but I love how it looks and how it feels in the hand.
I plan to let NJSB know by Thursday January 2nd how many units of each model to cut for me.