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ahc4353
03-07-2009, 03:11 PM
Sorry for the delay in posting Jeff I'm sure you understand.

A while ago Jeff (stitch) sent me a cigar case that he had made and asked for honest feedback so he can improve his product. (He also sent three very nice smokes)

Anyway I sent my comments via PM and Jeff said that I should post here for all to see. I have included a copy of my PM to Jeff as well as some photos of this fantastic gift.

Thanks again Jeff, it will always be treasured.

Copy of PM to stitch
Jeff, first and foremost, thank you for such a beautiful piece. I hope to hand it down to Jr one day. And you happened to hit 2 of my favorite NC's. Amazing.

You ask that I be honest so I will. Two small things I found.

1. The latch strap was slightly off line from being straight. One side is on the 2nd or 3rd stitch and the right the 5th. I think if you look at Daves it's off as well just not as much.

2. The inside seems rough to me. I am concerned that I might damage the foot when I put the cigar in. I would choose to line it with something very soft. I think you said calf skin.

The weight of the leather is fine to me. Some might find it to heavy but I like that "feel".

I tell you this because you asked. The "flaws" if you wanna call it that are what I would consider fine and in line with a hand crafted product. Your prices are more than fair. Honestly I don't think you can really be making much. Paying more for a hand crafted product is ok by me.

It means more to me that it was made by you with your hands, for me.

If you want me to copy this to a thread I will. If you don't that's fine as well. Let me know.

Thank you again Jeff for trusting in me to give you my thoughts.

All the best to you and the Misses,
Al

http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/uu282/yukonxl/P1010793.jpg

http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/uu282/yukonxl/P1010795.jpg

http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/uu282/yukonxl/P1010794.jpg

http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/uu282/yukonxl/P1010796.jpg

Jeff's work is soon to be available in the Troop Support Store!!
Just click my signature banner and take a look. :tu
SilverFox
03-07-2009, 03:42 PM
Damn that thing is nice, I can't wait to get mine
Darrell
03-07-2009, 03:44 PM
That's nice.
ChasDen
03-07-2009, 03:59 PM
From a craftsman, :dr :dr :dr

That is an awesome product.

Very fine job.

Chas
shvictor
03-07-2009, 04:53 PM
Very cool
ahc4353
03-07-2009, 05:06 PM
It doubles as a very nice BlackBerry case! :tu
TripleF
03-07-2009, 05:37 PM
Now that is classy!! :tu Very, very nice!!
pmp
03-07-2009, 08:15 PM
Cool case. I wouldn't even know where to begin to make something like that.
stitch
03-07-2009, 11:54 PM
It doubles as a very nice BlackBerry case! :tu
No Kidding? ...Now thats good to know! :tu
ahc4353
03-08-2009, 07:58 AM
No Kidding? ...Now thats good to know! :tu

Yes Jeff it does but I have a "case" on it already so it's a little bigger than normal that's why it works. Just make it a tad bit thinner, probably add a belt clip of some sort and your all set. Another market line? How many cowboys carry BlackBerrys anyway? :D
Sailchaser
03-08-2009, 08:27 AM
I really like the blackberry case idea, I go through one case a month, your work looks like it would last years :2
Great Looking Work:tu
WildBlueSooner
03-08-2009, 09:02 AM
I will definitely be getting one of these
HK3-
03-08-2009, 10:58 AM
Nice work you've done there. Me likey! :tu
stitch
03-08-2009, 11:11 AM
How many cowboys carry BlackBerrys anyway? :D
You would be surprised... I don't have one, But I'm always looking to expand.
I have to be able to market stuff for the Big City folks as well.
One of these days I'll post a picture of one of my btriefcases, or one of the Day planners I make for all them busy city people :D
Thanks for the review Al!
stearns
03-08-2009, 07:28 PM
very nice craftsmanship, anybody would be proud to pull a stogie out of that

stearns
dunng
03-08-2009, 07:41 PM
Yes Jeff it does but I have a "case" on it already so it's a little bigger than normal that's why it works. Just make it a tad bit thinner, probably add a belt clip of some sort and your all set. Another market line? How many cowboys carry BlackBerrys anyway? :D

If interested, you should look at what you need to do to make them sleep when in the holster... I'm pretty sure it's a magnet strategically placed. :ss
drob
03-08-2009, 08:39 PM
Ordered a 4 finger, basket weave a week or so ago. Got conformation of my order. A day or so later, Jeff sends me an email saying he will start it on Monday. Then says he's dropping the price by $5.

You're not gonna be in business long if you keep giving these things away, bro.

Thanks, Jeff - I can't wait to get it.
stitch
03-08-2009, 09:00 PM
Ordered a 4 finger, basket weave a week or so ago. Got conformation of my order. A day or so later, Jeff sends me an email saying he will start it on Monday. Then says he's dropping the price by $5.

You're not gonna be in business long if you keep giving these things away, bro.

Thanks, Jeff - I can't wait to get it.
I'm actually just about done with yours ...
I've been in business 25 years, I just like to make sure I'm not ripping people off ... Though I am going to have to raise the price on these things by about $5. soon ... The cost of Good American Oak tanned leather is going up again soon :mad: ... it goes up almost twice a year now, And I just WILL NOT use cheap imported leather at all!
ucla695
03-09-2009, 07:00 AM
Great craftsmanship! :tu
WyGuy
03-09-2009, 04:09 PM
Just placed my order, can't wait until I get it!
WildBlueSooner
03-09-2009, 05:08 PM
I'm actually just about done with yours ...
I've been in business 25 years, I just like to make sure I'm not ripping people off ... Though I am going to have to raise the price on these things by about $5. soon ... The cost of Good American Oak tanned leather is going up again soon :mad: ... it goes up almost twice a year now, And I just WILL NOT use cheap imported leather at all!

Seems like people will gladly pay a few extra bucks for a quality handmade product, with real leather. Keep up the good work.
stitch
03-09-2009, 05:35 PM
Seems like people will gladly pay a few extra bucks for a quality handmade product, with real leather. Keep up the good work.
Yes, that is true... My gun leather and saddle and tack products have always been top of the line custom work and I do charge accordingly :D
I did have to raise my prices as my leather cost is going up quite a bit this week :mad: And at the old prices I really wasn't covering labor.
BUT ...where they are now is where they will stay for quite a long time.
WildBlueSooner
03-09-2009, 05:43 PM
Yes, that is true... My gun leather and saddle and tack products have always been top of the line custom work and I do charge accordingly :D
I did have to raise my prices as my leather cost is going up quite a bit this week :mad: And at the old prices I really wasn't covering labor.
BUT ...where they are now is where they will stay for quite a long time.

Good...be expecting an order from me in the near future. Maybe two...my dad would love one!
stitch
03-09-2009, 05:45 PM
Also ...I forgot, For those of you who asked about a smooth lining I did the calulations ... A lining of GOOD light Kip skin (if your squeemish don't ask what a "Kip Skin" is ) ... Will add $18. to the cost of a case, I know that seems like a lot of $$$ but it's expensive leather, And to use 4oz claf skin would make the case way too thick and heavy.
WildBlueSooner
03-09-2009, 05:47 PM
Also ...I forgot, For those of you who asked about a smooth lining I did the calulations ... A lining of GOOD light Kip skin (if your squeemish don't ask what a "Kip Skin" is ) ... Will add $18. to the cost of a case, I know that seems like a lot of $$$ but it's expensive leather, And to use 4oz claf skin would make the case way too thick and heavy.

What is kip skin? :r
stitch
03-09-2009, 05:52 PM
What is kip skin? :r
Okay, I warned ya' ....
A Kip Skin is a hide from a calf that aint been born...
ahc4353
03-13-2009, 06:58 AM
Also ...I forgot, For those of you who asked about a smooth lining I did the calulations ... A lining of GOOD light Kip skin (if your squeemish don't ask what a "Kip Skin" is ) ... Will add $18. to the cost of a case, I know that seems like a lot of $$$ but it's expensive leather, And to use 4oz claf skin would make the case way too thick and heavy.

IMHO this would be worth the money for piece of mind that I won't damage a foot when I'm in a hurry and rush to put my cigars in the case.

Remember you will have a one of a kind, hand crafted treasure made by one of our own that will last a lifetime.



Okay, I warned ya' ....
A Kip Skin is a hide from a calf that aint been born...

I thought you were gonna tell us it was foreskin from circumcised bulls!

Hey, that might work. :hm
stitch
03-13-2009, 11:07 AM
I thought you were gonna tell us it was foreskin from circumcised bulls!

I might be able to get some of those ...:rolleyes:
wayner123
03-13-2009, 11:44 AM
Quick question, are these hand sewn?

You have some really nice work on your site, and as a fellow leather crafter I know the amount of work that goes into making these. $60 for these is a steal!!
SmokeyJoe
05-29-2009, 10:15 PM
Would love to see some more of the ones Jeff made... I love mine!

Anybody want to post pics of your case? :ss
groogs
05-29-2009, 11:55 PM
I have the same case in a 4 finger design and I love it. I am going to be contacting Stitch soon for a second case.
WyGuy
06-01-2009, 11:36 AM
Would love to see some more of the ones Jeff made... I love mine!

Anybody want to post pics of your case? :ss

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/mike2212/Case.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/mike2212/Case2.jpg

Love mine also...pretty much use it daily.
Lensjockie
06-01-2009, 11:46 AM
Can you send us a listing of the products and what they would cost.
IE
2/3/4/ cigar case
Holsters
Belts
Motorcycle grips
etc.
floydpink
06-01-2009, 02:41 PM
A day doesn't go by that I am not wearing the gun belt Stitch made me.