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Work on the WWIIIs sheaths will begin this weekend. They will be made in batches and sent to Craig (I am not sure of the batch sizes yet
I will keep you posted on what ships). My plan is to have all completed by the 29th of May.
My apologies for the delay. This year has been busier then expected and we have experienced some delays not related to this project. Last I spoke with Craig I had hoped to have all the sheaths finished by the 13 of this month; however, a few unexpected events have set us back a few weeks.
Our process is somewhat unique and requires a specialized forming machine. Because of its unique features we cannot simply by one; rather we must fabricating them in house. Currently We have ONE in operation. It runs two shifts six days a week (sometimes seven). Finding time on this machine for new projects is sometimes more difficult then I would like. This former works extremely well but since its introduction 2 years ago we have developed several additional advances. The prudence of putting such advances into play combined with our increased workload has created the necessity of two new thermal forming machines. The new machines include many enhanced features when compared to the old and when operational will reduce our reaction time and increase our potential output three fold. Our projection for the installation of these new formers was the first week of May. With several projects slotted for the new machines I estimated that the WWIIIs would be completed by the 13th. However, there have been some delays in getting the new formers on line. They should be complete this week saving any more unexpected problems. Keep in mind that we construct these items from scratch, completely in house. There are no directions on the box. Detailed planning has gone into the project; but as always, we have had to adjust the plan, as it becomes a reality.
The sheaths are being made to Craigs specifications. However; if there is anything unique that you would like to see in your sheath (as we are making them one at a time) that is not too far a departure from the base design (i.e. right or left hand ) e-mail me before Friday with the # of your knife and I will make every effort to accommodate such request (with Craigs permission that is).
The quality of our products and satisfaction of our customers is always our first priority.
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We are the pilgrims masters; we shall go, always, a little farther.
My apologies for the delay. This year has been busier then expected and we have experienced some delays not related to this project. Last I spoke with Craig I had hoped to have all the sheaths finished by the 13 of this month; however, a few unexpected events have set us back a few weeks.
Our process is somewhat unique and requires a specialized forming machine. Because of its unique features we cannot simply by one; rather we must fabricating them in house. Currently We have ONE in operation. It runs two shifts six days a week (sometimes seven). Finding time on this machine for new projects is sometimes more difficult then I would like. This former works extremely well but since its introduction 2 years ago we have developed several additional advances. The prudence of putting such advances into play combined with our increased workload has created the necessity of two new thermal forming machines. The new machines include many enhanced features when compared to the old and when operational will reduce our reaction time and increase our potential output three fold. Our projection for the installation of these new formers was the first week of May. With several projects slotted for the new machines I estimated that the WWIIIs would be completed by the 13th. However, there have been some delays in getting the new formers on line. They should be complete this week saving any more unexpected problems. Keep in mind that we construct these items from scratch, completely in house. There are no directions on the box. Detailed planning has gone into the project; but as always, we have had to adjust the plan, as it becomes a reality.
The sheaths are being made to Craigs specifications. However; if there is anything unique that you would like to see in your sheath (as we are making them one at a time) that is not too far a departure from the base design (i.e. right or left hand ) e-mail me before Friday with the # of your knife and I will make every effort to accommodate such request (with Craigs permission that is).
The quality of our products and satisfaction of our customers is always our first priority.
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We are the pilgrims masters; we shall go, always, a little farther.
