Artistry in Titanium Cigar Punch

[hscmit]

I think there might be a little bit of a mark up on that

[Bill86]

Originally Posted by hscmit

I think there might be a little bit of a mark up on that

Just a little. The problem for me is it will dull like any other punch. Something tells me it wouldn't be like Xikar warranty either

Send it in and get a new one

Originally Posted by hscmit

I think there might be a little bit of a mark up on that

I guess everything is relative. Don't you find it hard to explain to people that you basically burn 10 dollar bills with nothing but memories to show for it?

I guess you have to be aware of what goes on in a small machine shop. He has significant time in making these one by one on a lathe. He bills his shop time at $40 bucks an hours. Included in that is not only his pay, insurance, etc but things like electricity, filters for the respirator, wear on really expensive cutting tools etc. Also you have to put away money for things like property taxes, major tool replacement, any any sort of retirement. Plus you have the losses if you make any kind of error and from developing the prototype. Then he adds the cost of materials and shipping. These of course are the realities though of any small volume, high quality production business. Your right though 185 bucks is too steep for many people but if there is a lot a mark up is questionable. Kind of like saying there is a lot of mark up on some of the custom humidors we see here. Both have low raw material costs but are labor intensive.

Originally Posted by Bill86

The problem for me is it will dull like any other punch. Something tells me it wouldn't be like Xikar warranty either

Send it in and get a new one

Guaranteed until he retires from making tools. The cutting head is stainless steel and user replaceable.

[Blak Smyth]

Originally Posted by ajacobs

Guaranteed until he retires from making tools. The cutting head is stainless steel and user replaceable.

That is a cool feature actually!
And yes if money was no object for me I would have some of his items, they look very well crafted.

[hscmit]

Originally Posted by ajacobs

I guess everything is relative. Don't you find it hard to explain to people that you basically burn 10 dollar bills with nothing but memories to show for it?

I guess you have to be aware of what goes on in a small machine shop. He has significant time in making these one by one on a lathe. He bills his shop time at $40 bucks an hours. Included in that is not only his pay, insurance, etc but things like electricity, filters for the respirator, wear on really expensive cutting tools etc. Also you have to put away money for things like property taxes, major tool replacement, any any sort of retirement. Plus you have the losses if you make any kind of error and from developing the prototype. Then he adds the cost of materials and shipping. These of course are the realities though of any small volume, high quality production business. Your right though 185 bucks is too steep for many people but if there is a lot a mark up is questionable. Kind of like saying there is a lot of mark up on some of the custom humidors we see here. Both have low raw material costs but are labor intensive.



Guaranteed until he retires from making tools. The cutting head is stainless steel and user replaceable.

fair enough, I was just surprised by the price tag, not hating on the product. I understand the pride in owing something you find special, and wish you many years of enjoyment in you new punch.