I am frequently ask about whether I do custom orders for stone knives, arrowheads, opal jewelry, etc. The answer is, certainly. I do enjoy the challenge of custom orders and accept them as long as they are within the limits of my skills and artistic abilities.
Many arrowhead or knife collectors have certain types of stone that they favor. Or perhaps you have certain types of points or knife designs that you like. I understand – I have preferences, too. Let me know what your preferences are and I can keep them in mind. if you can convey to me what you have pictured in your mind, then I can tackle the challenge of making it become a reality.
What’s the time frame for custom orders? It varies with the demands of the order, but rarely is it more than a few weeks. Sometimes it may only be a few days in cases of simple orders. For example, if you wanted a 4″ Scottsbluff point made of Bullseye Jasper I can usually get to it within a few days. If you ordered a 12 inch custom knife with an exotic agate blade set in a mammoth rib handle, with artwork scrimshawed on the handle, then we might be looking at 6 to 8 weeks. But with most custom orders you are only required to pay 50% in advance. I don’t want you to pay fully in advance because it might make me lazy. (Big grin) So if you have an idea, just call or shoot me an e-mail with what you have in mind. It may be something I never thought of before.