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Same. SSN is not to be given out so readily, nor banking info. Imagine if they get hacked, what an identity theft nightmare. Not a chance. YinTx

There is an email address on the last page of the catalog you linked to. Send them a message and see if they get back to you. Let us know! YinTx

Thanks for that pointer, @fredk, checking it out now... YinTx

Not sure, but it is safe to say you knocked this one out of the park! YinTx

Interested in the Billet die. possibly the holster dies too. YinTx

Your craftsmanship continues to improve time and again. Really like this one, well done! YinTx

I think I get it.. more of a domed outside wall vs. a straight 45 degree outside wall. Thanks for that. I will do that. Still looking for any other in stock options if anyone knows of any! YinTx

Thank you, That is pretty much what I am looking for, but it seems they are out of stock. Do you know the difference between the "sharp" and the "round" styles? YinTx

I am looking for these (saddle washers) but in black metal. If anyone can point me in the right direction, much appreciated! YinTx

Yep, they can do what they want with their platform, this is supposed to be a free country. As long as other platforms are allowed the same courtesy. So what is out there allowing fellow craftspeople to sell their wares without such restrictions? YinTx

Sounds like they need a competing platform that doesn't hawk imported low cost mass produced items as "handmade in the USA," and does not restrict items related to our rights to keep and bear arms. Surprised such a platform is not already in existence. Or maybe it is and I don't know about it yet? YinTx

If I am not mistaken, too much baking soda will burn the leather, and cause it to disintegrate over a few years time. I'm curious what @HellfireJack's samples look like after this amount of time. I think I'll stick to the traditional dye route myself for browns. Otherwise, buy it drum dyed for a deep penetrating result. YinTx

Glad I could. Not always easy to filter through all the info out there to find the good stuff, if you watch some of his videos on facebook, you may find more detailed use of the lifters. Also, if you purchase any of his videos off Elktracks Studios, for sure there will be very detailed demonstrations. YinTx

Ah, well in that case, let an expert show you better than I how it is done -plus he has a video, I don't! (jump to 11:22): (and many thanks for the compliment!) YinTx

If I recall correctly, I used an A104 Craftool around the leaves, and probably an E294 between the leaves and the basketweave. Not sure what info you are looking for, but they were pretty simple. cut the end off and shape it to your liking. Sharpen it up on a set of stones, then polish. Not much to them. YinTx

Thanks! Been a while since I did this.. wonder if I could do it better now... YinTx

Thank you, it has been a go to color combo for me, as I think it has a universal appeal. Yes and Yes. I wanted to put some Celtic influence as an option for the customer, and as such I sketched up the Triquetra. Neither of us felt it was the best look for this particular knife. I used it for the prototype sheath to get a feel for the build. I had actually sketched up a lot of options, and actually tooled out several versions. Here is a photo of 6 more in addition to the 3 above. The one with the knife in it above is the final version. I probably could have continued improving, but eventually I have to put something in the customer's hand! And no, I don't suggest this process for anyone trying to actually make a profit, definitely not the way. YinTx

Appreciate it @Rossr! YinTx

Depends on the kind of leather. If you post a photo, we may be able to assist better. YinTx

Thanks much! YinTx

Had a request for a custom sheath. Took a couple tries to be good enough to sell... YinTx I have another photo, but laptop is not cooperating. when it does I'll load it in.

You are probably on to something. Probably one of those "we've always made it that way" answers. I'm going to venture a guess and say it could be made less than half the size, maybe smaller. YinTx

Janbor Tool and Stamping Co. Milwaukee, WI? YinTx

That is some gorgeous work! I'd say you knocked that out of the ballpark. Great staging for your photos, too! YinTx