TESTIMONIALS
On this page I am going to post actual emails that I have received from my customers. I will post them without editing them, but may delete comments unrelated to receipt or performance of their new knife from
Andersen Forge.
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Received 26 May, 2009:
Karl,
It's here and it's absolutely incredible---your handles always fit me, but damned if you don't seem to manage it in a completely different way each time. :) The whole package looks great, as always, knife and sheath. There's a few of you---yourself, Dmitry Malakhov, Kevin Cashen (and others) who are the bane of the existence of the would-be knife maker in me. Occasionally, I'll get it into my head that I want to begin, and then I pick up a piece like this and am just like, "Yeah, right..." ;-) Oh well, if I can't turn 'em out I can sure as hell enjoy the work of those who can!
Thanks as always for all the hard work that obviously went into it. I promise I won't neglect it.
W.G.
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Received 24 March, 2009:
Sorry, I didn't write sooner, but I decided to take the weekend off and go camping! The knife looks amazing, well, a little dirty right know, but still great. I used it for everything from cutting veggies to splitting kindling and everything in between. It's still as sharp as the day I got it. You were right, there is a LOT more figure in the wood when you see it in person. A very solid, well built knife. The handle is a little longer than I really like, but I felt I could do anything I wanted to with this knife. No hesitation at all. I look forward to using this knife for years to come. All my thanks, Phill.
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Karl,
First off… That is an amazing packaging job!!!!! I decided to open it from the bottom… Not only screwed, but glued, too… Insane - this is the finest shipping container I've gotten to date!
But… What was inside totally exceeded my expectations! I thought it was going to look good in light of your pics… But it is beyond any simple visual presentation - The proportions are spot on, the handle FITS!, the blade shape and style is smack in the middle of my prefered style, the balance totally belies the heft one feels in the handle (It has a feeling that it should be butt heavy - but it's not!)… And the craftsmanship evident in the whole thing is unbelievable!!!! Yes, I even took it apart… in front of my boss - she totally loves it! And then I shaved my arm with it - her eyes just got BIG!!!
And then there's the sheath - Sir, you do outstanding work! And it's a perfect accompanying shade to the wood in the handle…
Hah! I'm trying to write this and I just got your email! Yup, already broke it down, looked at everything, even got the guard back on right!
Karl, I'm going to want another one from you, similar to this, but a little longer with a full on Hamon - only, I'm going to want it when you get your MS stamp on it!!!!!
My thinks, Sir; this shall hold a very honored place in my collection!
Thank you again!
Joe
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Recieved 23 Dec., '08
Karl,
I just thought I would let you know that I used your knife all season long (processed 5 deer from the field to the freezer) before I touched it up.On my elk hunt I did not get an elk, I had several come to us, but just could not seem to close the deal.It was my first guided bow hunt so I was still having fun.Anyway I just thought I would let you know that I am very happy about the way your knife performed.
Happy Holidays and a Great New Year,
G. W. D.
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Karl, it's here, and I do have to say it...I know how to pick 'em. ;) Excellent work throughout, of course, but you're right in that this one just has a certain feel to it. I think the sheath is fantastic, and I very much like it when the handle/guard/etc. is protected from the retention snap like that. That's also an impressive temper line you've achieved! I know 5160 often doesn't like to show its colors like that. For the most part I've just been carrying it around this evening and admiring it, and using it to remove a hair here and there on my arm from time to time when they're silly enough to stand out and be noticed.
I really like your new four-post disassembly tool, also---just has a "finished" look to the end of the pommel.
Anyway, I'm glad I got to it before it went to the show, as I have a feeling it might not have come back with you otherwise.
Thanks very much and have a great one,
Warren
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Received 10 June, 2008:
My dearest knifemaker,
WOOHOO!!! Hi Karl. I just now opened the box with my knife. I'm in total awe of your talent! What a knife! I just can't take my eyes off of it. You have delivered the nicest custom knife I have ever received. Thank God for powered screwdrivers!
I can't wait to show it off this weekend. Everything is perfect.
Knife, sheath, case, you name it. I will treasure this the rest of my life.
Let me know when you start on the EDC. If you need money up front, no problem.
Best regards,
W. H.
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