Warranty and general information
Prices and options in this catalog subject to change without notice. They are for reference only. When you get on the list and we finalize your options, I will send you a final price quote. Some pictures will show options that I either no longer offer or don’t offer for order. I only make them as time permits and those knives with un-orderable options will only be available for purchase in the store when available. When ordering, just ask if an option is available for order. But don’t be offended if it isn’t, it’s nothing personal. I have many reasons and none of them have anything to do with not wanting to please you or fulfill your requests.
- Each knife will be slightly different from others of the same model, since I make each one by hand. I use no jigs or helpers. My knives are not perfect by any means, if you’re looking for perfection then I urge you to choose another maker. I don’t want to run business away, but I also want you to get what you expect.
-Patterns change from time to time in small ways and sometimes I change a pattern completely. Please refer to the gallery and the online catalog sections on the website for any changes or just ask for a current picture of that model.
-Each knife will come with a Protect-o-plate that will include important information that should stay with the knife if you decide to part with it. On the plate will be stamped a warranty code for both the blade (WB code) and handle (WH code). The uses are defined as follows:
Handle warranty;
0 = Warrantied for maker defect. - This is usually the case for any handles with natural material, (stabilized or not). Not warrantied for any natural occurrences of the handle material. Not warrantied for any use outside what the particular knife was made to do.
1= warrantied for hard use as intended for that knife. Which means knives with pommel plates are warrantied for striking the pommel plate with a wooden mallet or stick. Handles with no pommel plates are not warrantied for this. No warranty exists for hitting a knife on the pommel area that has no pommel plate to protect it. In other words, don't go beating on your unprotected handle with anything.
Blade warranty:
1 = hard use- Warrantied for battoning and light prying.
2 = combat- Warrantied for heavy use. Battoning and prying.
3= Hunting / kitchen - No warranty for prying or batoning.
4 = - Normal (standard) - No warranty for prying at all (usually due to a fine tipped, thinner point) but IS warrantied for batoning.
5 = Collector - no warranty at all. Usually due to an old refurbished blade with unknown previous heat treat or due to experimental / decorative techniques. (It’s for looking at and using as a regular knife to cut things, not for beating into a tree)
-“Batoning” is assumed to be done with a wooden stick. It does not include rock, metal, hammer or your axe or hatchet.
- No returns for anything stated in the sale ad or for anything pictured in the photographs of the knife in question. Please understand all measurements before buying. Ask any questions you have, I'd be glad to answer them. I want you to get the knife you're expecting and frankly, I don’t want you to get mad when you can’t return a bowie knife that you thought would be a good bird and trout knife. It’s happened before.
- I nearly always recommend some sort of man made material for handles on knives meant to be used. Whether it be micarta, g10 or resin etc. because there is little to no chance of shrinking, swelling or cracking. You just can’t beat it for a hard use knife.
But, I know that many people (including me) love the beauty that wood offers. In light of that I do offer stabilized woods, bone and horn as a handle option if you so desire it. However, by choosing the natural stabilized option you do so knowing that you assume all risk should the material become damaged or unusable during construction of the knife and if the material should shrink, swell or crack. Natural materials have no warranty at all other than a warranty against maker defect.
- If you would like stabilized wood or some other unusual material, please contact me and I will give you links to sites where to buy them (if possible). Not because I make money on their sales (I don’t), but because I know these companies sell quality materials and they will be flat and will require minimum prep work for me to use. When you order your handle material you can send it to me or have the vendor send it directly to me. If you choose this option please do so several months in advance of your order being made.
Military goes to the front. With some qualifiers. 1. Must be deploying to a combat zone in the near future. (unless you are a pilot or flight crew member. You always qualify, no matter if you're deploying or not.) 2. Must have a combat M.O.S. or be a pilot or flight crew member. 3. Must email me from your official military email account or be recommended by a former military customer. That's it. Give me a holler and I'll get you up near the front.
(A disclaimer. Please don't think that I value combat M.O.S.s more than non combat. I don't. I appreciate anyone who serves our country. It's just that I have such a large demand (thankfully) that I have to narrow down who I offer the service to. Combat arms and air crew personnel are more likely to need a knife in service, therefore I offer it to them first. )
God bless,
IZ
Romans 10:9