Recently purchased two of these. I like my Crossbreed. It is a bit pricey though and you can't always find a second which will work for you. Ordering one can take some time.
I thought I would try a local (to Ohio) guy making some similar. I won't post his name or info until I am satisfied and have given it a fair shake for a couple of weeks of use.
Initial thoughts: quick communication responses. Very eager And willing to satisfy customers wants and needs. I ordered on Monday. He built and shipped 2 on Tuesday. I received them Wednesday. Smooth transaction. Extremely pleased. I asked if it was okay to do a review. He said "Absolutely. I only ask that you are fair and if something isn't the way you like it, you give me the opportunity to make it right first." I would have done this anyway, but with him stating this, it showed me his desire to keep customers happy and go above and beyond. I told him I needed them by Thursday. He more than delivered. Thus far, I am very impressed.
Build quality? Retention is good. Leather seems to be thick enough, yet pliable enough to fit and break in easily. Hardware seems quality. Always need the test of time and use/abuse to verify though.
Price? Plenty fair in my opinion. Before asking permission to to a review he told me he would ship for free since I bought 2 at once. I had $80 in two of these shipped and received in 2 days. Top notch so far.
I thought I would try a local (to Ohio) guy making some similar. I won't post his name or info until I am satisfied and have given it a fair shake for a couple of weeks of use.
Initial thoughts: quick communication responses. Very eager And willing to satisfy customers wants and needs. I ordered on Monday. He built and shipped 2 on Tuesday. I received them Wednesday. Smooth transaction. Extremely pleased. I asked if it was okay to do a review. He said "Absolutely. I only ask that you are fair and if something isn't the way you like it, you give me the opportunity to make it right first." I would have done this anyway, but with him stating this, it showed me his desire to keep customers happy and go above and beyond. I told him I needed them by Thursday. He more than delivered. Thus far, I am very impressed.
Build quality? Retention is good. Leather seems to be thick enough, yet pliable enough to fit and break in easily. Hardware seems quality. Always need the test of time and use/abuse to verify though.
Price? Plenty fair in my opinion. Before asking permission to to a review he told me he would ship for free since I bought 2 at once. I had $80 in two of these shipped and received in 2 days. Top notch so far.
