Tom Ploppert, T. Bose Back Pocket Knife 2 - Handle: Stag - Photography by Eric Eggly Photography - Tom lives in Cullman, Alabama and runs his own business, on top of making some of the finest slip joints available. Tom bought his first custom slip joint from Pat West, and Pat suggested Tom buy a grinder and start making knives. A few years later he met Bill Ruple, who is the inspiration behind Tom's knife passion. Tom made his first slip joint in April 2009. Later that year he attended a slip joint class instructed by Bill Ruple and Rusty Preston. Tony Bose has also been a big influence on Tom's knife building. Without Tony's help, Tom would have never been able to build a lock back whittler. Tom has won many awards, including Best New Maker at Blade Show 2013.
Payment Plans
Our gallery offers a few payment plan options: KLARNA is available to those customers who reside in the US, only. We do apologize, but right now, we are not able to offer KLARNA to our international customers. If you wish to pay by Zelle, check or wire transfer, please contact the gallery, directly, studio@farinafinearts.com, for our phone, address and banking information. If you wish to use your credit card, there is a 4% fee for using a credit card. All knives and/or collectibles must be purchased, in full, within 90 days. Thereafter, we will put the knife back up for sale.
Shipping
All knives are shipped FedEx 2-day, insured with adult signature required upon delivery (unless noted otherwise). In order to ship your item(s) we need your full name, phone number, billing and shipping address and your email address.
Returns
Please contact us within three days of receipt for a refund of the cost of the knife: studio@farinafinearts.com. Shipping and insurance charges are not refundable. Returns are subject to a 10% restocking fee and credit card or PayPal processing fee. All items must be returned in the same exact condition as it was received and must be shipped fully insured via FedEx. Most custom knives are guaranteed by the makers we represent and most factory knives carry the manufacturer's warranty. We do not guarantee the durability of natural handle materials (such as bone, wood, pearl, etc...) or the reaction of any material to water and air (rust, oxidation, etc.) If an item needs to be returned due to our error, we may offer a full refund at our discretion. Any condition visible in our product pictures is considered to be disclosed and does not constitute an error or omission on our part.
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