EngraverGuy Report post Posted April 13, 2016 I tried to call Gomph Hackbarth today and got a recording that he has stepped away for health reasons. Has he stepped away from making tools or selling tools? Has anyone had a recent contact with him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Blea Report post Posted April 13, 2016 Lonnie Height is the owner of Gomph Hackbarth but he's also the tool maker, and as far as I know he's the sole employee. I had heard he had some health issues but if it's bad enough that he can't make the tools, then they probably aren't going to be available anymore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EngraverGuy Report post Posted April 13, 2016 Not good. I was going to buy a swivel knife, the set of 15 stamps, and a few other items from him. We get old, get good, and then die off too soon. I sure wish Lonnie the best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EngraverGuy Report post Posted April 15, 2016 I finally talked to Lonnie Height today. He is coming off a very serious medical problem but seems to be doing well. I bought a swivel knife from him. I was going to buy it from Barry King, but it seems to me Lonnie could use the money. He is quite the personable fellow. I'd like to sit down in Santa's work shop for a few hours and talk to him. He said he is getting caught back up, and plans on returning full speed ahead. Great news! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Blea Report post Posted April 15, 2016 That is very good news. I've talked to him before too and he is a very nice guy. Glad to hear he's doing better! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
