Carter Wait? - Knifeforums.com - Intelligent Discussion for the Knife Enthusiast

Location: Main Index » Forum Index » Knives, Cooking, and Life in the Restaurant/Home Kitchen » In the Kitchen » Carter Wait?

��

Sponsor

Recent Members
Welcome them to our community! Niachemoi CANTEXPLAINIT knight_rider18

Sponsor

FEATURED LINKS

Recent Pictures

Current Quote
"Vampires have their stakes and werewolves have their silver bullets, but there is nothing man has yet devised that can kill a government program." ~ Bob Krumm

Sponsor

529 Online Now

149 viewable users (DracoRapier, slimman, fasteddie7, 9mmbhp+, brian w edginton+, Chromatic, tbuddha, pocketgecko, bld522, farmerjohn, in the flesh, PWork, Larrin, OkcPuckfan, puukkojunkkari, Briggz, Rowdytown, wec12, Bloppeti, IzzyJG99, maxim207, RContre81, Punch, Neoclassic, jwebster, seniormcblade+, kinfefan, jonnachang, Beserkr, 3voices, Skinny, misterjuiceman, locutus, SirSpice, umamiman, buzzard767, Niachemoi, dbessey, Idiotking, el duderino, smersh, DallasSTB, mhlee, anvlts, nvllified, autonomos, spearman313, Veech54, & more...) and 0 hidden plus 380+ guests are online now.

Commission on Sales

Page 1 of 5

Username

Post: Carter Wait? (Topic#863914)

mdoublestack
Journeyman KnifeNut!

Reg: 09-24-08

11-03-09 13:17.48 - Post#1972735

I ordered a 7.5 sun "sfgz" funayaki -paid in full- and was not even given an estimate as to how long it would take. Got me both curious and nervous...

Im not trying to crap out another long carter thread, just wanted some simple, succinct info from yous that've ordered customs from him in the past.

What kind of knife did you order?

When was the order placed?

How long did it take to receive your custom blade?

thanks

watercrawl
Master Member KnifeNut!

Loc: Omaha, NE
Reg: 12-21-05

11-03-09 13:29.29 - Post#1972747
In response to mdoublestack

Your best bet is to ask the maker. His wait list likely varies wildly.

Adam

markr37
Master Member KnifeNut!
markr37

Loc: Madison, WI
Reg: 06-11-08

11-03-09 14:11.05 - Post#1972775
In response to mdoublestack

This probabaly doesn't help but I have the 7.3 Sun Funayuki in KU finish in stock and could ship it today for you if you like.

Murray Carter Funayuki

Knife Sharpening Service

5% Off Coupon Sharp
New Arrivals

Edited by markr37 on 11-03-09 14:12.00. Reason for edit: No reason given.

Louisianacook
Master Member Knifenut

Loc: Baton Rouge, LA
Reg: 09-22-03

11-03-09 16:26.41 - Post#1972907
In response to markr37

From past experience you are likely looking at about 3-6 months. He doesn't make that many in that length, and all tend to be "custom". I wouldn't be nervous at all, I've got a few of his knives and never had a problem other than the wait, which is very short as compared to other custom makers. Just goes with the territory. No point in jumping the gun.

Lee

Check out my knives!
My Knives

jahiz_likes_toddy
Journeyman KnifeNut!

Loc: Appleton, WI
Reg: 09-18-08

11-03-09 20:38.04 - Post#1973088
In response to markr37

markr37 Said:

This probabaly doesn't help but I have the 7.3 Sun Funayuki in KU finish in stock and could ship it today for you if you like.

Murray Carter Funayuki

...ugh.

I was just thinking that I wanted to try a Carter Funi, but I've also been trying not to buy too many random knives.

Enabler

Idiotking
Master Member KnifeNut!

Loc: Wisconsin
Reg: 06-21-07

11-03-09 21:44.39 - Post#1973124
In response to jahiz_likes_toddy

OK, in real terms how long is 7.5 sun?

RIP Buster
February 13th 2000 - July 9th 2010

www.saltyskitchen.com

markenki
Journeyman KnifeNut!

Loc: Issaquah, WA
Reg: 11-01-09

11-03-09 21:53.44 - Post#1973129
In response to Idiotking

7.5 sun is almost 8.95 inches. See http://www.cartercutlery.com/Length...

Regards,

Mark

JBroida
Master Member KnifeNut!
JBroida

Loc: LA
Reg: 11-12-08

11-03-09 21:54.08 - Post#1973130
In response to Idiotking

7.5 sun is about 23 cm or 9 in
7.3 sun is about 22 cm or 8.7 in

shaku/sun conversion

-Jon

Japanese Knife Imports
Bringing you high-end hand-crafted Japanese kitchen knives

Find us on Facebook

markr37
Master Member KnifeNut!
markr37

Loc: Madison, WI
Reg: 06-11-08

11-04-09 07:10.47 - Post#1973312
In response to JBroida

I wish he wouldn't use sun as a measuring unit. Since he is selling to U.S. customers it is confusing. At least it confuses me.

Knife Sharpening Service

5% Off Coupon Sharp
New Arrivals