Ordering Information
My Style or Your Style -- In ordering a custom knife, you can pick from the knives you see on my web site or
mix and match the patterns and features you see in my
knife gallery. You can also provide me with a knife pattern or design that you
developed. Send me a good picture or sketch of it and I can quote you a price that will be based on the prices you see on this web site. All Bear Bone knives
are handcrafted by Rick Smith from start to finish.
Every Bear Bone custom knife is photographed and documented to insure it's authenticity and collector value. In the end, there is no substitute for the personal touch a bladesmith can impart to a finely crafted knife.
PAYMENT POLICY AND METHOD
To initiate the making of a custom Bear Bone knife, a
deposit of half the total price quote is required.
Payment can be in the form of a money order, certified
cashiers check or personal check. The second half
payment is due upon completion of the knife and prior
to shipping. Knife will be shipped on the same day
the second payment is received unless payment is by
personal check. Personal checks are held ten days
until clear, then knife is sent. If you prefer to
make one payment in advance, a personal check is fine
since it will clear long before the knife is
finished. In which case, knife will be shipped the
day it is completed. Please make checks
payable to Rick Smith, Bear Bone Knives. Preferred shipping method is U.
S. Priority Mail insured.
ESTIMATING COMPLETION DATES FOR KNIVES
It is very hard to judge when a customer's knife
will be done. Based on difficulty factors and special
time consuming features, a knife may take longer than
anticipated. I seem to always have a backlog of
custom knives to work on, but they are always
completed in the same order in which the respective
deposits were received. The important thing is
that your knife be done right. Patience is
always appreciated by craftsmen of any trade.
Rick Smith, Knifemaker
SASS # 10719
Note: Except for custom knives made pursuant
to customer design specifications, there is a 10 day
inspection/return policy in effect for all new
knives starting from time of delivery.
|