{"title":"FAQ\/Info","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eSHEATHS\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePLEASE NOTE THAT UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, WE DO NOT MAKE OR STOCK ANY SHEATHS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBadger Claw Outfitter sheaths\u003c\/strong\u003e - Orders are fulfilled by and will be shipped directly from BCO, separate from the rest of your order. \u003cspan style=\"color: #f10909;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlease allow a minimum of 4 weeks for delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.badgerclawoutfitters.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ejohn@badgerclawoutfitters.com\u003c\/a\u003e with any questions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDMADE POLICY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMost of our knives are cut by waterjet. We then grind, heat treat and finish each knife by hand. N\u003c\/span\u003eo two knives are exactly the same. We strive to put out the best product we can and will never intentionally allow a defective product to leave our shop. That being said, there may be minor imperfections on your handmade knife. Blemishes, uneven grind lines, wavy lines, tool markings, and etc are only surface blemishes and will not affect the performance of your knife. If an imperfection is present, it is not to be considered as a \"manufacturer's defect\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"western\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #4b5320;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#494c50\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Open Sans\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eDO YOU HAVE A WAITING LIST?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAs of October 2021 we have closed our waiting lists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"western\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #4b5320;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#494c50\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Open Sans\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eCAN I HAVE A KNIFE I DESIGNED CUSTOM MADE TO MY SPECS?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#494c50\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Franklin Gothic Medium, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. We do not accept full custom orders made to customer specifications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"western\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #4b5320;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#494c50\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Open Sans\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eI SAW A KNIFE YOU MADE  THAT I  WANT. WILL YOU MAKE ME ONE JUST LIKE IT?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot likely. Our production is based on a variety of different factors including availability of materials, current workload and sometimes just our creative mood. Some knives you see on social media are made from one-off materials that we may never be able to find or get again.  As we complete these style of knives they will be listed under “Available Knives”. They are first come first served.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"western\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#494c50\" style=\"color: #4b5320;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Open Sans\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eBUT I REALLY WANT THAT KNIFE. CAN'T YOU JUST MAKE ANOTHER ONE?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeriously lol. Due to a variety of factors, including availability of materials, we are unable to accept these requests. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"western\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #4b5320;\" color=\"#494c50\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Open Sans\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eCAN I SEND YOU MY OWN HANDLE MATERIALS TO BE PUT ON A KNIFE?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. We no longer accept full custom orders. If a mistake happens during the making process, we have no way to replace your knife scales. Also, some materials just don’t work well as knife handles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"western\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#494c50\" style=\"color: #4b5320;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Open Sans\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eYOU ARE OUT OF STOCK. WILL YOU BE MAKING MORE?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Franklin Gothic Medium, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#494c50\"\u003eOf course! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"western\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #4b5320;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#494c50\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Open Sans\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHEN WILL YOU HAVE MORE AVAILABLE?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#494c50\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Franklin Gothic Medium, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eWe are NOT a large manufacturer, we are only 2 people in a small shop. Our knives are made one at a time by hand. As with any handmade item, it takes time to complete them. Availability will vary based on our current workload, which is always changing. \u003cspan\u003ePlease check back often.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"western\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #4b5320;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#494c50\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Open Sans\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCAN I “RESERVE” A KNIFE OR BUY IT BEFORE IT IS LISTED?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. If we do this for one person we have to do it for everyone. In order to keep things fair for anyone wanting a knife, all blades are first come first served. You just have to keep an eye on the listings and be the first one to buy it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"western\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #4b5320;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#494c50\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Open Sans\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHAT MATERIALS ARE YOUR KNIVES MADE FROM?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnife blades are mostly made from O1, 1095, 80CRV2, and 8670 carbon steels. Occasionally other steels such as S35VN or AEB-L are also used. There too many different materials to list them all here. Please check the description in each individual knife listing for a list of materials used on that particular knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"western\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #4b5320;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#494c50\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Open Sans\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eDO YOU MAKE FOLDING KNIVES?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Folding knives are an entirely different monster and we are just not setup to make them. Maybe in the future we will expand, but for now – fixed blade knives only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"western\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #4b5320;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#494c50\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Open Sans\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eDO YOU SHIP INTERNATIONALLY?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#494c50\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Franklin Gothic Medium, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eYes. We do not ship world wide, however we do regularly ship to countries in The Americas, Europe, Asia, Oceania, and others. We are not responsible for import taxes, customs fees or packages lost, stolen or confiscated during transit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"western\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #4b5320;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#494c50\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Open Sans\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHOW QUICKLY WILL I RECEIVE  MY ORDER?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Franklin Gothic Medium, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#494c50\"\u003ePlease allow 2 business days for the order to be packaged and shipped. Business days are Monday-Friday, excluding any major USA holidays. Once your package has been handed off to the carrier, it is out of our control. Most of our packages arrive to their destinations in a timely manner, however there are some delays due to COVID-19.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"western\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #4b5320;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#494c50\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Open Sans\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Franklin Gothic Medium, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#494c50\"\u003eWe are based in Texas, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"western\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #4b5320;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#494c50\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Open Sans\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eDO YOUR KNIVES INCLUDE A SHEATH?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Franklin Gothic Medium, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#494c50\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Unless otherwise stated in the listing, our knives do not come with sheaths. We leave sheath making to the experts. We have partnered with Badger Claw Outfitters and their handmade sheaths may be ordered through our website. There is no need to send them your knife as they have patterns for most of our regular knife models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Franklin Gothic Medium, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#494c50\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you would prefer a different style sheath, you will need to seek out the vendor and style of your preference. You will likely need to send your knife to them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"western\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #4b5320;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#494c50\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Open Sans\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWILL MY BLADE PATINA?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#494c50\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Franklin Gothic Medium, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eWith any high carbon steel, you can expect your blade to discolor over time. As it gets used, it will develop a natural patina which is a form of protective oxidation. Patina is natural and should not only be expected but embraced. It tells the story of where your knife has been and all the things it has done for you. The patina will also help protect it from rusting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#494c50\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Franklin Gothic Medium, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA knife of high carbon steel should be kept clean, dry and oiled to minimize the chances for rust.\u003c\/strong\u003e Also, storing a knife inside a leather sheath is not advised since moisture can be trapped against the blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#494c50\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Franklin Gothic Medium, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eWith stainless steels you will not likely see any patina from normal use. Keep in mind, even stainless variants can and will rust if the knife is not cared for properly. \u003cstrong\u003eAlways dry your knives after use and oiling them lightly is always a good idea.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"western\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #4b5320;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#494c50\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Open Sans\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHAT SHOULD I USE ON MY KNIVES TO KEEP THEM LOOKING GOOD?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#494c50\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Franklin Gothic Medium, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eIf you prepare food with your knife we recommend using \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maloneknives.live\/collections\/rust-inhibitors\/products\/mk-blade-balm\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBlade Balm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maloneknives.live\/collections\/red-eyed-hog\/products\/red-eyed-hog-b-fat\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRed Eyed Hog B-Fat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. If you do not use your knife for food prep, 3-in-1 oil works nicely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.maloneknives.live\/collections\/frequent-questions.oembed","provider":"Malone Knife \u0026 Tool","version":"1.0","type":"link"}