FAQ
February 3rd 2021 Special Update -
My order inquiry volume has been really high for weeks, maybe months even. It seems if I post anything on social media the next 24hrs will bring 20-30 requests to order. At this time I’m overbooked and can not take on anymore orders without pushing the wait times out longer than I am comfortable. I can’t continue to build on the waitlist model anymore either as it grows at an unsustainable pace that won’t work for anyone. If I put every inquiry onto a list, todays entries would be out 3 years on paper, which is completely impractical. I probably need to transition to selling as tools are made rather than taking orders, but having used the ordering model for the last three years I’m stuck in a perpetual cycle to meet the families income necessities. Please bare with me as I try to navigate a workable solution and business model. For now it doesn’t hurt to reach out and ask (especially if you signed up for the waitlist last year). New Inquiries may not get any response, but please don’t take it personally. If I can do anything for you, I’ll respond, or at least try to point you to some sort of updated mass message. I really appreciate your interest and support, I wish my production could fulfill everyones interest.
Are your knives and tools for sale?
Yes I make and sell tools as my full time job. I also spend 1/4 of my work week caring for my 1 year old son while my wife works. All tools that you see on Instagram are sold by the time they are posted, with exception to anything captioned “available special”. Specials are rare
Why is your shop password protected?
Demand for most my tools is really high, and my production is quite limited. I’m not able to keep an open order system at this point. I believe pricing for handmade goods should be a fairly private transaction between the maker and buyer.
Who gets the password?
In January 2020 I had open sign ups for a free waitlist, and took on 400+ names in a couple months before deciding to close the list. I am currently working off of that list. It’s very slow going.
Why so slow?
There is nothing mass produced about my work. Beyond the raw materials being delivered to the shop no hands other than my own ever touch the tools. I even box and ship all my order myself, and answer all (most) my emails. I have tried to bring my wife on to help, it turns out I’m pretty “difficult” to work with. I do collaborate with Casey Kramer, @CrowDogSlojd for some leather work. His work displays his makers mark next to mine
How do I sign up for the waitlist?
I have decided that the waitlist is not a viable model for my business at this time, and I won’t be continuing with it.
What is the new plan?
My first step is to honor this waitlist to some degree. Prices have increased because it’s clear that my supply and demand balance is way off. Some people are passing on purchasing when there name comes up, I knew a free waitlist would be like that. It’s much easier to sign up than to actually part with your hard earned dollars. As the waitlist work closes out I will be working hard to target pricing that allows me to keep something of an open order system, at least for some items. Now that you have read this, feel free to email me to see if I can take on an order, it’s never hurts to ask.
Now another bit of eye candy - Curly Cherry with ebonizing iron acetate treatment.
