NEW!  Just thought I'd give you an update on the beautiful filet knife you made me.
Neal ... and his family stayed with us for a couple days during his tour and when I learned that he was doing one of his conferences in Rockford I made a point to drive up and attend. There were about 150 people in attendance.
I brought a lynx rug Leo down in North Pole had made for me, a marten pelt, a fox head mount Leo also made, and your knife. I had them all set up on a table with descriptive posters next to each item. The lynx, of course was a big attraction.
But your knife stole the show! Everyone wanted to pick it up but were hesitant to do so until I encouraged them. They wanted to know how the blade got such a beautiful pattern. I don't know how many times I told them about the process you used to create the Damascus pattern. Most had never seen such wonderful metalwork. Of course I also described the blue ivory and the blue amber along with the copper bolsters. Some of the guys would listen to my description and then hang back while I explained it again to someone else, almost as if they wanted to be sure they completely understood. I wish you could have been there. Your description would have been so much more complete than mine.
The knife is a treasure, Mark. And I hope you continue to express your artistry in many more knives for other fortunate people who will come to own them.
R.B., via e-mail (yahoo.com)

I got the second SHIKI knife and the repair looks totally natural.I really appreciate what you did with both knives.You do incredible work.I can not thank you enough.
G.M., via e-mail (UTSouthwestern.edu)

Mark – the knives arrived yesterday and they are beautiful! I know they will be a hit with Scott and appreciate the work you put into them. Thank you for such a wonderful design.
Dorris, via e-mail (comcast.net)

I have received the Ulu. Thank you for the quick response and shipping. I am very impressed, it is as beautiful as we had hoped. This is for my sister as a birthday present. She will absolutley love it and I hope she will use it often, as I have found the ulu is a wonderful knife to use aroung the kitchen. I will keep you in mind for additonal knives or ulu's. I don't remember reading you were making your own Damascus steel, so accept my apologies. OK, can I be even more impressed? I can't wait to see a ulu w/ Damascus. You have a real talent. Keep up the awesome work. ... It was wonderful to talk with you on the phone. Thank you for taking some time to talk.
D.S., via e-mail (goldenwest.net)

I wanted to write and tell you I received the custom skinner knife that you created for me. I could not be more pleased with this beautiful hand crafted knife and sheath. I have to tell you the extras things you included are fabulous and was exactly what I wanted for this knife. It was like you read my mind.The sheath is great. I have to tell you this is by far the very best custom hand made knife that I own. It is truely a masterpiece of art. Thanks again for all you have done.
T.B., via e-mail (hotmail.com)

The most beautiful knife in the world arrived today!. I couldn't be more pleased with the way it turned out. It's a piece of artistry and looking at it, it's not hard to understand your love of knife-making. Although I told you when we first discussed the idea I wanted a working filet knife--one I could actually use on fish, now I'm not so sure this one will ever see a fish. I haven't decided that point yet. Meanwhile it sits on display proudly reflecting your wonderful craftsmanship. By the way, the stand you built for it is perfect and the sheath compliments it very nicely. Thanks so much for a beautiful treasure.
R.B., via e-mail (yahoo.com)

Big sucess as always. The boxes were a great complement to the letter openers. Thanks for your hard work.
B.T., Louisiana

Wahoo what a knife! Mark, Wanted to let you know that the knife you made me skinned out the whole bear that we got on Kodiak last week. Awesome. Thank you very much. I'll see you soon when I bring it and some other knives in to be sharpened!!.
Leo, via e-mail (alaska.net)

The knife is incredible. Thanks so very much for working with me on this matter. My husband is very pleased with it and the quality is superior!
G.K., Alabama

Hi guys, Got your package yesterday. You've outdone yourself. Simply beautiful ivory. I hope I can do it justice. Again, thank you so much.
R.P., via e-mail (msn.com)

Just seen the knives and other materials on your web page - fantastic work.
C.L., United Kingdom

From all the sites we have visited , your site is superior. You are very talented and look forward to doing business with you. Your Art is great and your knives are fantastic.Keep up the good work. Hope to visit Alaska and meet you some time.
B.W., via e-mail (localnet.com)

You two are very special...your welcome and help will always be a special part of our AK trip...Hope we can do it again...soon.
R.S., via e-mail (adelphia.net)

Thanks for taking the time to talk with me about ivory. Really appreciate your input and suggestions.
H.M., via e-mail (adelphia.net)

Awesome knives. I have just visited your site and the knives are superior quality! I am an amatuer knive maker. I usually make Ulus. I am an Inuk from Ulukhaktok, NWT, Canada. I love the knives that you make.
A.K., Northwest Territories, Canada

You all have some of the best looking knives ... ( the best? ) ... hands down!
Steve, via e-mail (aol.com)

You blow me away. I was not expecting such a fine peice of art for my knife. I dont know how you can even do such fine inlay. I hope I can repay the favor you have given me. Wow. Thanks
Scott, via e-mail (alaska.net)

I just wanted to let you folks know that I received my Mammoth Ivory scales today,# M1020,there beautiful!!!, I would like to thank you for the good service and the fast shipping!
P.W., via e-mail (yahoo.com)

Thank you for the quick reply on the info! I have givin several of my friends the link to your site,and I look forward to doing business with you again in the future. Thanks again!
P.W., via e-mail (yahoo.com)

they look,,oh words cannot describe their beauty. thank you so much for all you guys put into them..the stand does them justice.
dpakosky, via e-mail (ptdprolog.net)

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