Hey the guy is a full time Predator Control man with the State that is understaffed. He has kids in high school and now college to keep him busy.
If I were a knife-maker, I would not take orders/commissions.
I would make the knives I wanted to make, when I wanted to make them, then offer for sale.
Solves a lot of problems. Not all, but a lot.
Just Sayin'
GWB