Three Finger Cigar Case Hand Crafted By One of Our

03-07-2009, 04:11 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

Jeff's work is soon to be available in the Troop Support Store!!
Just click my signature banner and take a look.

03-07-2009, 04:42 PM

Damn that thing is nice, I can't wait to get mine

03-07-2009, 04:44 PM

That's nice.

03-07-2009, 04:59 PM

From a craftsman,

That is an awesome product.

Very fine job.

Chas

shvictor · 03-07-2009, 05:53 PM

Very cool

03-07-2009, 06:06 PM

It doubles as a very nice BlackBerry case!

TripleF · 03-07-2009, 06:37 PM

Now that is classy!!

Very, very nice!!

03-07-2009, 09:15 PM

Cool case. I wouldn't even know where to begin to make something like that.

stitch · 03-08-2009, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ahc4353

It doubles as a very nice BlackBerry case!

No Kidding? ...Now thats good to know!

03-08-2009, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stitch

No Kidding? ...Now thats good to know!

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?

Sailchaser · 03-08-2009, 09:27 AM

I really like the blackberry case idea, I go through one case a month, your work looks like it would last years

Great Looking Work

WildBlueSooner · 03-08-2009, 10:02 AM

I will definitely be getting one of these

HK3- · 03-08-2009, 11:58 AM

Nice work you've done there. Me likey!

stitch · 03-08-2009, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ahc4353

How many cowboys carry BlackBerrys anyway?

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

Thanks for the review Al!

stearns · 03-08-2009, 08:28 PM

very nice craftsmanship, anybody would be proud to pull a stogie out of that

stearns

dunng · 03-08-2009, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ahc4353

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?

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.

drob · 03-08-2009, 09:39 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, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drob

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

... it goes up almost twice a year now, And I just WILL NOT use cheap imported leather at all!

ucla695 · 03-09-2009, 08:00 AM

Great craftsmanship!

WyGuy · 03-09-2009, 05:09 PM

Just placed my order, can't wait until I get it!

03-07-2009, 04:11 PM	#1
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Three Finger Cigar Case Hand Crafted By One of Our 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 Jeff's work is soon to be available in the Troop Support Store!! Just click my signature banner and take a look.

03-07-2009, 04:42 PM	#2
SilverFox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Three Finger Cigar Case Hand Crafted By One of Damn that thing is nice, I can't wait to get mine

03-07-2009, 04:44 PM	#3
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Three Finger Cigar Case Hand Crafted By One of That's nice.

03-07-2009, 04:59 PM	#4
ChasDen Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Three Finger Cigar Case Hand Crafted By One of From a craftsman, That is an awesome product. Very fine job. Chas

03-07-2009, 05:53 PM	#5
shvictor Instigator Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: Lathrop, CA Posts: 2,846 Trading: (40)	Re: Three Finger Cigar Case Hand Crafted By One of Very cool __________________

03-07-2009, 06:06 PM	#6
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Three Finger Cigar Case Hand Crafted By One of It doubles as a very nice BlackBerry case!

03-07-2009, 06:37 PM	#7
TripleF 11/11/11 EPIC IV Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,626 Trading: (176)	Re: Three Finger Cigar Case Hand Crafted By One of Now that is classy!! Very, very nice!! __________________ Cool Cigar Shirts, Stickers & More

03-07-2009, 09:15 PM	#8
pmp Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Three Finger Cigar Case Hand Crafted By One of Cool case. I wouldn't even know where to begin to make something like that.

03-08-2009, 09:27 AM	#11
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03-08-2009, 10:02 AM	#12
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03-08-2009, 11:58 AM	#13
HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Re: Three Finger Cigar Case Hand Crafted By One of Nice work you've done there. Me likey!

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stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,386 Trading: (50)	Re: Three Finger Cigar Case Hand Crafted By One of very nice craftsmanship, anybody would be proud to pull a stogie out of that stearns __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

03-08-2009, 09:39 PM	#17
drob Superbowl XLIV Champs! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Here Posts: 245 Trading: (8)	Re: Three Finger Cigar Case Hand Crafted By One of 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.

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03-09-2009, 05:09 PM	#20
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