Miles at Miles of Alaska
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Nenana Alaska
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1-907-832-5442 miles@miles@milesofalaska.net
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Miles,
Thank you so much for your time. I completely understand that some people are picky and I know the value of ivory. I am very glad that I found you and I plan to use you for all of my ivory and walrus needs. If I could afford it right now, I would take all of the pieces. All of them are beautiful to me. I would like, however, pieces #1, #2, #4, #5, and #7. I will be sending payment of $310.00 by pay pal in a couple of minutes. Again, thank you for your kind and quick service.
You are truly an artist.
Thank you,
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
I meant to write a couple of weeks ago, but simply forgot to. I wanted to let you know I got the two lbs of ivory from you, was happy with it, and will be buying more before my scrimshaw class starts. Thanks alot, and will be back in touch. Also, I wanted to ask your permission to include your name and email address in the info I give my students , I try to give my students sources of material. and as you know alot of ivory sources are drying up over time, I cannot gurantee any will buy anthing, but a few of my students have kept on and have bought some stuff from the sources I give them.
thanks
Rich W.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Hi Miles, Everything arrived today (our 16th, your 15th March) - not bad considering that it was intercepted by the Biosecurity people and inspected as well. Thanks for everything - we'll be back for more. Cheers, Candy and Len
Saturday, March 13, 2010
hi i received my otter today relay happy with it thanks if you come across-ed something else like this or smilier please let me know also i will be getting back to you about some moose butts and antlers if you have some again thanks nice doing business with you allen russ
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Hello Miles,
I got my package today and the items you sent were fantastic! I am thrilled to have found someone like you to buy from, so much so in fact that I am going to order the other two fossil lion fangs from you. I believe they were $95 each, so $190 total, and I will paypal it to you as soon as I email this. Best wishes to you and I hope everything has settled down a bit on your end. I will also be glad to show you photos of the finished pieces I make with these, especially the section of wolf jaw. I have big plans for that one.
Thanks again, and the money for the two other fossil lion fangs is on its way. Do you know if they are all from the same animal by chance? Just curious.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Subject: Howdy up North my Friend
Got the teeth and am very pleased. Ill send you some photos when she gets the sweater done. Maybe a week, had a minor set back on the sleeves.
Hope you had a nice Christmas, the white part is most likely an automatic up there.
I was looking at some of your stuff and have a question. Do you put custom handles on sheath knives? I have a couple that I would like done in mammoth tooth or tusk maybe. One has no hilt, is that a problem? The one I am thinking of is a Dozier camp knife. The tang I guess is the size of the scales, know what I mean. I just found a photo so Ill attach. Its not the same but pretty darn close.
Ill be in touch
Happy New Year!
Monday, December 28, 2009
Miles, Merry Christmas and I hope everything is going well for you.
I thought I would write and tell you that my wife loved the knife you made.
Of course, we love everything Alaskan. Have a great new year. Sincerely, Buda Jerry
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Hey Miles,
The two knives you made for me have been delivered and the guy loves them.
He thinks the art work is great... and the functionality of the knives are also. He especially likes the larger handle on the fishing knife.
Thanks again, you do such great work.
Good luck on completing your third book and I hope the winter is good to you...
Hope to see you next year when I'll back in the area,
Ray
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Good evening Miles,
I just started your book, and wow! What an interesting life, I'm enjoying it very much. I'm already up to page 154. You have some many interesting and insightful things to say, and a few things I feel I can relate to to a certain extent. I remember when I was a kid I wanted to live in Alaska, hunt, and have my own dog-sled team and run the Iditarod. Ha! Before that I wanted to be a railway hobo. I was such an odd kid. The dog sled and hunting dream has never fully left me though, I hope to get my hunting license sometime soon, and have my own homestead someday.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
heya miles
the mammoth ivory showed up today
thanks
looks like some really usable pieces
been doing some reading
will see how it goes at some point
thanks again
peace Sarah
Monday, December 14, 2009 Erin
Just letting you know that everything arrived safe and sound. Thank you for autographing the book, I looked through it and it looks very interesting, I can't wait to sit down and start reading it (probably over the holiday vacation!). I also showed it to a friend, who is an artisan who also works with bone and lapidary, and she's very interested not only in getting a copy of your book for herself, but also in doing business with you, as I showed her your website. She'll probably get in contact with you soon, her name is Raven.
Those mammoth ivory beads are real awesome, and now I desire some for myself! The capped fossil tooth you sent is going to a friend who is serving as a combat medic in Afghanistan. He loves wolves, and he'll really appreciate this unique little piece of home.
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
good morning miles
thanks for getting back
after i wrote i realized how much time you spend doing this and how much info is actually on yr site really diggin it!
so i really appreciate your taking the time to get back i have lots of other materials being a collector of bones n such most of my life have a brother and nephew who live in montana and pick up some sheds
Saturday, December 05, 2009
Hi, sorry about the mix up. Yes I ordered 2 wolf claws with the howling wolf caps. Are these able to be put on a necklace or earring? I want one for an earring for a man so I didn't want anything too gaudy or big. The other one I will save for me and make a necklace. Great selection of items! Also like your philosophies regarding life.
That is why I bought from you! Thanks, and happy holidays.
Diane Holdreith
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Yes I used the knife you made to cut the skin off my deer, and it worked very well. It handles easy for getting in close between the skin and meat to cut through the clear membrane that binds them together. A very good design for the wrist to control the blade without holding the knife in an awkward position. I like it a lot. It looks cool too. People I show it to just stare at it for a while cause they never seen one like it around here. They don't sell these at Walmart. Ha! Mark
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Miles, I received the knife today and it looks great. Really unique item and very impressive. Thanks alot for the work. Keep me posted on the solid gold mammoth request. Thanks, Buda Jerry
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Thanks Miles I can't wait, what a cool thing to complete my first knife. Will be taking my knife to another knife maker this next weekend and he will heat treat it ($15.00). Once mailed back to me the tang I made and the mammoth ivory goes on. Then I will pick up some leather at Tandys and finish a nice sheath for it. Thanks again Miles for your patience and working with me on this special project.
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Hey Miles,
This looks fantastic, I am loving this. It's better than what I hoped for, actually. The $200 total sounds great, I'll pay you with paypal very soon and thank you for everything. I will do this as soon as possible for your convenience.
Once again, thank you for your hard work!
Take care,
Katie
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Greetings Miles,
I just wanted to let you know your package arrived safe a couple days ago. I would have emailed much sooner but work had me busy. I just love the stuff you picked out--and my friend is very happy too. I was pleasantly surprised to see two wolf skulls in there (they're very nice), and I really enjoyed the extra goodies you included. The wolf fang you selected is real nice, and all the broken fangs will be incorporated in some sort of art project. I'll send you some photos once I'm done with things if you like. In a couple weeks I'll probably be contacting you again for another order.
As well as artwork, some of these things I use in educational nature programs for children, as part of the job I do for the county government. You'd be amazed how their faces light up when they see these things. It gives them such a deeper appreciation for nature, and some of them come from the inner city and don't have the opportunities to see animals and/or touch artifacts from nature, so it's a great experience for them.
As always, a wonderful experience working with you. Thanks very much and hope you're doing well. We'll be in touch again soon.
~Erin
Used all the below on web site already
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
In any case, thank you for your business once again. Your materials help spice up my artwork and give me something amazing to have in my hands, and your website is very informative in dealing with/learning about these raw materials and helping me improve on my technique. I'd also like to work out some wholesale with you in the future...I'm very low maintenance where that goes and require little if any picture-taking, and can show you examples and photos of my work and the vending I do with my friends at area events sometime.
In any case, thanks again and hope all is well with you. We'll be in touch!
~Erin
Friday, September 25, 2009
Hello :-)
The claw arrived, my friend was so happy for it. Thank you very much.
Take care.
best regards from Iceland,
-Sunna.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Miles, Just received the Eagle Rock and it is stupendous. You are getting better each time in your old age. Really appreciate it and will be staying in contact. All My Best, Buda Jerry
Monday, September 21, 2009
Both packages came today. Bob says the leg bone is perfect and he can get two knives from it. I'm going to hang the shoulder blade on the wall for now. I'm keeping all the packing material for it, and the invoices, because I travel across the Canada/US border and I don't want any grief from Customs either way -- it'll help that it says fossils.
I'll wear the fang around my neck most of the time. I've been dreaming about a lion a lot recently -- I'm really glad you had this. And there ARE times occasionally, when I want to dress like a girl -- I'll get a silver chain for the mammoth ivory bead, and wear it instead then. Although, I think a lion's fang around my neck when I'm wearing a long skirt and heels might send a better message about who I am than not. Thanks for including the bead -- it's beautiful.
I've just sent $40 with PayPal. Your invoice said $30 for the shoulder blade and the postage was $9.40. If there should be more for time and mileage, let me know.
Thanks,
MorningStar
Monday, September 21, 2009
Miles, I think you did it again. It looks real good in the picture. I will go to Paypal now and send the $23. I will be seeing you again for other stuff. Thanks alot my Alaskan friend. Buda Jerry, 45 Country Oaks, Buda, Tx. 78610
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Dear Miles,
Recived the mammoth ivory almost a full pound i am very
grateful and i hope you covered your costs ,works realy well
with a beautiful finnish,
thanks again , JRV from the UK
Thursday, August 27, 2009
ABSOLUTELY PERFECT! Will PayPal right away!!! Thank you so much!!! Raven
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Hi Miles, thanks for writing, Yes I did receive it and worked on 3 pieces right away. SOld two last week, so thankyou so much. Was just what I was looking for.
I hope your fair went well, must have been alot of work but alot of fun too. I would have gone nuts seeing all your items:)
I will reorder from you again in the future, I appreciate your generosity and great service.
Janet
Monday, August 17, 2009
Hi Miles,
I received the wolf claw pendant with howling wolf cap today. I just wanted to say that I like it very much, and to thank you for the fantastic service.
Regards
Alex
Monday, August 03, 2009
Miles, I wanted to thank for the neat looking fish. It appears both copper and brass and I think that is a beautiful idea . Something you never see anywhere else. Hope everything is well. I will be back with you. Thanks, Buda Jerry
Monday, August 03, 2009
REC'D MY PACKAGE & LOVE THE MOOSE MOLAR! SO COOL & DIFFERENT!!
And thank you for more wolf bones - wolf is very big up here, alot of people consider wolf their spirit guide in Western New York. People are trying to buy my pieces before I have them completed when wolf is involved!!!
Raven
Saturday, August 01, 2009
Hey Miles!
I got your parcel today and i am thrilled to bits with the contents!
I thought my mother was going to pass out when i opened the box to see that wonderful moose's hoof! (which i have since mounted on a wooden wall-plaque)
The porcupine quills were brilliant! I have some from African porcupines as well so it's lovely to compare.
the marten skin was amazing, about twice as big as my mink!!
and of course the skulls were amazing! I have put them in my display together with my wild boar, sheep, red deer, fallow deer, pere david's deer, hedgehog, tawny owl, jackdaw, herring gull, rabbit, badger, dog and roe deer skulls, beaver Lynx and wolf make a great addition to the set!!
I'm sure when i get time (and when its not night time, yikes!) i'll take some photos for you so you can see how my little collection is coming along!!
Thanks again for a great shipment! I'm glad i trusted you with it! You made wondrful choices!!
Have a nice day now!
Lily
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
hello, i have just got the post today and recieved the package. wow am very please with the specimens. they are all very distinctive and in good condition. can i ask is there any tips on if u polish them or put anything on them that can shine them up to their full potential without rewening them? i dunno this is start to my claw collection not looked anything up on them yet. i have got bobcat and lynx already but wondering if u have any other claws like puma or mountain lion realy nice big examples? would really like to continue doing business with you. thanks for the great wolf claws am really happy with them.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
I look forward to working with you; it is refreshing to be dealing with someone who understands & respects what I do & how important it is to me. I consider my pieces a way to honor the animal's spirit - all are created with love & dignity. I don't mean to sound like a nut job....this is important to me. And you get it - that is very important to me too. Looking forward to my package! :)
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR GUIDANCE!
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 from Arthur
Hello Miles,
I received my order today and was very much impressed and please how fast it came and what a wonderful things you have.
Worked on the bone a bit today, everybody hates me now at work because of the smell, you know what i mean, LOL Since you picked up such a nice and special things for me and shipped everything so fast i'm ready to place another order.
Here's what i would like:
Friday, May 15, 2009
Miles
Thanks so much for both the wolf claw and tooth jewelry everything looked great. My daughter was thrilled to receive these on her recent birthday and has worn them non-stop since. I hope to in the near future look at some other items for gifts etc.
Again many thanks.
Thanks,
Dan Baker
Director of Operations
dbaker@southernfoodsinc.com
Monday, April 27, 2009
I just found your web site - cannot tell you how refreshing it is to read your philosophical views and values. It speaks volumes (all good as far as I am concerned).
I feel that I can simply tell you what I want to do and say "send me five pieces of (? whatever?)" - and leave the choice up to you - And, know that you would send me the best pieces for my needs. Your being an artist too, gives me even more confidence.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Hello Miles,
Recieved the wolf claw yesterday - it's great & better than expected. Thanks for sending along the white bronze after all!
Stay warm, Deni Maze
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
The shark necklace arrived and Alex loved it!!! I'm not surprised seeing as it was gorgeous and it's clear how much skill you have.
Thank you
Beth
Monday, January 05, 2009
Hi, #1 email
I tried to copy and paste a pix to this but would not paste so here goes.
My hubby and I are retired and struggling to start our own jewelry business. I design, he does the wire work.
He is very , very good but................we need something that others don't have in our area such as your mammouth beads and any other fossil beads you sell.
We don't have much capital yet, but are working on selling ordinary beads right now to obtain some working capital.
Seems like both of us have always been a day late and a dollar short and we would really like to have designer pieces to make a "killing " with, so to speak.
Could you email some pix, and prices of beads you have and teeth that are drilled. We are signed up to do a "Indian pow wow" at Fort Robinson in Nebraska in June and would love to have some really neat pieces to take there.
Any help you can give us would be greatly appreciated.
Any fossil chips that could be drilled for a bracelet or necklace could be used now until we can afford better and the best.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions or help and for responding.
Gloria & Chuck Hill
Lisco, Nebraska
(now wintering near Quartzite, Arizona)
Hey David
Glad the tooth arrived and you are happy. As for the size. Many people selling are full of shit, or do not have any knowledge themselves and have never seen a real timber wolf fang and offer fangs from a lower 48 state wolf that is closer to a coyote. Our wolves can weigh over 200 pounds and be over 7 feet long-bigger then many bears. Some more common wolves that are not timber wolf are only 50 pounds. You probably got a coyote tooth that someone called a wolf. Anyhow got to go and good luck drilling hope it came out ok. Miles.
Monday, January 05, 2009
Dear Miles,
the tooth just arrived to me!!!! WOW!!!! It is incredibly huge if I compare it to my other wolf tooth, it seems like it is prehistoric?
Thank you very much.
Please, tell me how is possible the tooth has 7cm?
I am going to try to drill the small hole in it and let you know. I hope and pray it will stay ok.
Have a nice day
David
Friday, January 02, 2009
Miles
Those Mammoth Ivory blanks made some real nice grips for my 45. Here are a couple of pictures for you. Feel free to use them on your website if you like. Thanks again for the quality material and great service.
Al Ehrhardt
Cheyenne, Wyoming
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Thanks again, Miles. Take care and talk to you soon!
~Erin
P.S. I'm wearing your fossil tooth pendant with the howling wolf cap I bought from you some months back--it's awesome and I still get nice comments on it when I wear it to work. I work with children and the kids totally dig it.
Monday, December 08, 2008
Hi Miles,
I hope you stayed high and dry during the flooding in Nenana. I've been watching the situation on the NewMiner website and often think of you.
I'll be taking my beautiful knife to Canada next week on my annual walleye fishing trip. I know the guys will be envious when they see it. It's a unique knife and I'm delighted to have a piece of your artwork. Thanks for making it and selling it to me.
Ralph Bolt
Thursday, December 04, 2008
Miles,
Hey, I just opened the package (away from the office for four days). Everything looks great, and the fangs in particular are impressive "in person". I'm still waiting for the center piece to arrive; once it does and I string this all together I'll send you a picture of it.
I have at least one other project for the not-too-distant future that I will be talking with you about.
Thanks for being available and doing what you do. Keep up the good work!
-Guy
Monday, November 17, 2008
Hi Miles,
Miles you have a eye in art that only a few have. Great piece. Make me a 100 - let use gold!!
Any of the options work for me. Miles - no bull shitting here - Korite - owns 90% of this market. The quality of the gem you have if you set it in gold start retail price would be ~$2,500.00.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Hi Miles,
The fang has found its way to me. Its beautifull! I'm very happy with it. It arrived just in time to be worn tomorrow in a samhuin ritual. Thanks for the opportunity you gave me to buy it, thanks for ur advise on the glue, and since all good things come in triads, thanks for the comic you wrapped the tooth in, nice touch :)
It's been good doing bussiness with you, I will keep an eye on your website,
I wish you safety through the winter, and may you never go hungry,
Hella
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Miles,
I just wanted to say thankyou very much for my wolf claw necklace. I am very pleased with my purchase. The necklace is beautiful. Thanks again,
Alex
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Hello Miles,
Eager to show you the Damacus knife that you supplied to me. This is my first job. I just can spend 10-20 minutes per day, and it took me more than 1 month to finish it. Though it still contains some minor imperfections but I'm really happy with it. Thank you for the blade!
Wish you all the best!
Hung
Vietnam
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Miles, I got the pendant today. Its real nice. I appreciate you getting it to me quick. Thanks, Jerry Johnson, Buda, Tx
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Hi Miles,
I got my package yesterday. That was fast considering it had to go
across the whole country. Everything arrived safely and looks great.
You are right - the opal is even prettier when you can see it in person.
Thanks very much!
Penney
Friday, September 19, 2008
Hello Miles!
I got the wolverine claws and tooth. Thanks for the wolf claw! It is very beautyful!:)
Thank you and Best wishes,
Sandor
Friday, September 12, 2008
Miles,
Thank you so much for making the spear with sinew and the drum and beater. They turned out so great! Our friend that owns them got back from hunting on the day they came in. He really likes them. Thank you again. You're an excellent artist. If I ever need anything again I will be sure to contact you.
Best Regards,
Pam Trottier
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Hi Miles,
I got the knife today......it is beautiful and really feels nice in my hand.....a good weight.
The blade is really sharp and the lock back mechanism is so easy to use.
I have others
that are really difficult to unlock.
Thank you so much for doing this for me.
Linda
Friday, March 07, 2008 worked on his claw
Hi Miles, wanted to let you know i got my bear claw today.great job,thank you very much. gary
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Miles,
Wow! Is that ever a beautiful piece of ancient mammoth tusk I just got in the mail.
Thank you!
I've put it away in the back room of my house and I'll watch it carefully
to be ready if any cracks start to develop after its change from your climate
to mine. The temperatures are running between 30 and 45 degrees (we even
had snow last night on the mountains in the San Francisco bay area, where I live),
so the ivory has received a nice welcome to this new, strange place.
Thanks again,
Robin
Monday, January 07, 2008
Miles
Finaly used the mammoth ivory you sold me, I used it on a small Hunter. Its quit a beautiful knife if I may say so. Hope you like it to. Your ivory is great to work with.
regards Eric
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Hello Miles,
I received the molar for Solstice/Chistmas and the fang came a few
days ago. The are amazing!!!
Thank you for going along with the ruse and playing it so well. I have done some ceremony with them and am now wearing the fang
regularly. Please share with me any helpful tips on caring for them.
Thank you also for the owl feathers. We shared them.
Kisa
Monday, December 31, 2007
Greetings Miles,
Authenticity is my favorite thing. You are the real deal & a genuine survivalist. Your page is a great resource. I'm sure I will refer back to it often. Found it in a Google search for tips on how to repair my mother-of-pearl carved hawk pendant. The head broke off where the hole was drilled through the sides of the neck. It was glued in the past but never stays attatched. It was made by the artist Gary Knack who may have his own page by now. I got side-tracked, intrigued by your site.
I also was hoping to learn the best glue for re-attatching a clasp to a stem of fossilized tusk or bone, I believe. It is part of a set of intricately carved feather earrings. Seeing as to how you are in the Interior these are not materials you'd come across. My son got me the earrings last year while he still lived in Fairbanks. Is it possible you made them? I live on 2 acres in the Kenai Peninsula and respect the rigors of your way of life. Seems you are part of a dying breed and by the looks of your book, must be some kind of a living legend. Your work is quite beautiful. I just wanted to thank you for your tips and wish you all the best in the new year. Carolyn
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Hello Miles,
I got the beads - all of them.
Thanks a lot they are great!
Merry Christmas,
Steffen
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Miles, I received the fossil Whale bone yesterday. Nice solid piece with a beautiful patina color. It will make for some beautiful knife handles and a conversational topic. Thanks once again Miles. Stay warm this winter and good luck on the Nenana Ice Classic this spring, maybe you will get lucky and win!
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Miles - they look great !!!
thank you so much.
and let me know if you want me to make up the shipping difference.
I'll be coming back to you for more medicine supplies for sure !!!
stay warm up there my friend.
Brad
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
I appreciate the effort. Every other response I've been getting has been from mining wholesalers saying a minimum order of $500 with freight or things of that nature. It is good to be working with a person. The end of January would be kind of late, but if that is how long it may take for you to find it, then I can wait. I realize this has a cost, I realize you have mostly larger orders, but I trust your judgment and I think more people ought to do business like you. Aaron
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Hello my friend,
Just sent you $60 through pay pal...
Thank you for the medicine that you are sending my way - and the warm words & e-mail conversations.
I will do my best to represent the wolf in the concrete jungle of NYC.
all the best,
Brad Teasdale
Friday, November 30, 2007
Hello Miles: My daughter is absolutely in heaven with some of the items I bought for her from you a few weeks ago. Saving a few for Xmas. Do you have any more copper nuggets..my favorite? She fell in love with the moonstone. Any more? Am dying the moose bone and stabilizing a bit of it to see how it turns out. Let me know on the availability of the two items above and cost. Thanks John
John Lloyd see above related
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Hello Miles: Recd the goods yesterday. Good load! I am guessing that all the white bone is moose? My daughter will be ecstatic. The copper nuggets are great...I think my favorite of her stuff. Never saw anything like it except some big gold nuggets I have from the late 50s when I lived in Anchorage and gold was 30$/oz. How do you cut the mammoth tooth? Diamond saw? I think I'll have it stabilized first. The balleen is very interesting. I think it will be perfect for what I call a "gents" folder. I am going to have the moose bone stabilized and dyed. What do you do with the mammoth bone...or the dark grey stuff? How does it cut and finish? Thanks alot for the new toys...I love raw materials. I have been a wooworker for forty yrs now and still collect wood...by the thousands of board ft. Have aobut 40,000 bd ft now and still collecting more. Hah! Thanks again.
John
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Miles:
It is Great to hear from you. There are few who experience Life the way you have, and I am Honored to see through your eyes, by listening to your Song. I am of the Iroquois Confederacy and of the Seneca People. I too know the Importance of Balance especially when it comes to Medicine. I must admit that in the 57 years my Path has taken me to many Places and met some mighty Influential People, You are one Person that I hold in the Highest Regard! I will Smudge the Tooth and send it to you this week. If you could, Please incorporate all three Spirits within the Necklace. Would you like the $75.00 in advance?
In Hopes that this finds you and your Family Well;
Raven
Monday, November 19, 2007
The knife is amazing just the way it is... It's honestly more than I had hopped for... please let me know how much the blade will cost so that I can send payment and if you are able to ship the item by Fedex and I will send you a label from my account to expedite the blade getting to me..
Thank you so much
Jeremy Gall
Monday, November 19, 2007
Hey there Miles,
Works for me. An inner ear bone it is then. Thanks.
It has been an absolute pleasure doing business with you.
Blessings, zan
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Hi Martin,
The claw and tooth are amazing!!!:-)Thank you very very much for beautiful postcard:-)You have huge talent:-)
pozdrawiam, Poland
Kamila Jankowska
HELLO,
ONCE AGAIN I WOULD LIKE TO ORDER WOLF'S TOOTH . I WANT HUGE ONE , NOT WITH TURQUOISE ,BUT WITH 'NOWITNA RIVER CARNELIAN AGATE' . IT SHOULD BE SETTED IN SILVER . IT SHOULD BE SIMPLE , WITHOUT ORNAMENTS ,BECAUSE IT IS FOR MAN . HOLE FOR CHAIN SHOULD HAVE 5 millimeters in diameter.
SO TOTALLY HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
GREETINGS,
CAMILA JANKOWSKA FROM POLAND
Saturday, November 17, 2007
I have never seen such Craftsmanship in all my years. As a Native American it does my Heart good to see such Spirit and Heart put into one's Creations.
I have a Large Lions tooth could you make it into a necklace for me? If so could you please let me know how to get things moving in order to get started?
I hope this finds you and your Family well;
Gary (Raven's Wolf) Crippen
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Hey Miles, Saturday nite.
Got my mail today, and Thanks you are the Man.
You couldnt have picked everything out better. There is not one piece I will not use.
Have been playing for the past few hours. I am just blown away.
Have a good trip and will catch you when you get back.
By the way Thanks, (smile).....Jerry
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Got it!
It's gorgeous! Thanks so much for your help with this.
Joe
Thursday, November 01, 2007 Joseph Sosta
Thursday, November 01, 2007
Miles!! I got the parcel today!
Thank you so much for such a wonderful selection!! The Lynx jaw and Moose hoof were such a surprise! I am so delighted!! Thank you so much for such wonderful service! I am very sorry about the price of postage, but i have an idea. Since you were so good to your word i should like to order some more parts, and whatever i owe you we can put on the next bill. I especially liked the jaws and wondering if you had any others? i also wouldn't mind looking at proces for sections of moose antler, I would quite like a mooses' skull but i imagine that even the small ones would be such an immense size as to render the postage out of my range! Dang. Well i hope this message finds you well, i have a more stable source of income now so money isn't a huge problem, i look forward to dealing with you again in the VERY near future
All the best
Lily
Thursday, November 01, 2007
WOW I love the knives I'm on the road currently and will be back in town on thursday, I will send a longer reply then, but I would love the idea of the wolves running with the silver moon and I would like to purchase both knives...
Talk to you soon and I could not be happier with the progress of both blades.
Thank you again so much
Jeremy Gall
Thursday, November 01, 2007
Miles,
I just wanted to say thank you for the wolverine claws. They are great and arrived very fast. I will certainly do business with you again and pass on to friends how professional you are. Thank you again.
Aaron
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Miles,
The wolf's tooth arrived today. Thank you so much! I love it and I know my friend will too.
Kate
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Hi Miles,
I got the moose bone and antler tine on Saturday, 9/22/07. The mail service is sure good between Alaska and here apparently. I know the antler tine will work out well. I think the moose bone will also be fine if I can figure out the correct places to cut it to get the best thickness and shape. They are both good pieces and I appreciate your handling the order so fast. I look forward to placing another little order soon.
Thanks, Miles.
Keith
Sunday, September 16, 2007 Erin Neville [technobushi@mac.com]
Greetings!
Just would like to let you know that the package has arrived today--
wow that was fast! I'm really happy with the teeth, they're great.
I'll definitely recommend you to a friend of mine who also deals in animal remnants for art and jewelry, I think she'd really dig your online store and what it has to offer.
Tuesday, September 04, 2007 Samantha Anderson [bluemoonbengals@yahoo.com] Miles,
We got the claw on Saturday. Thank you so much! It's beautiful and Jay loves it. Good work!
Sam
Friday, September 07, 2007 Juanita hachel@comcast.net
Hi, The bones and claw arrived today and they are super ! I am so happy with them, thank you very much. I will treasure them !
Sincerely,
Juan
hello miles
got my package today,thanks alot definetly will be ordering more and will send u some picts of my knives soon.
tim eberhardt
Friday, March 25, 2011
GOOD MORNING MR. MARTIN---PACKAGE WAS IN THE MAIL THIS A.M.---VERY HAPPY WITH BOTH PIECES OF IVORY---THANKS A MILLION FOR ALL THE E-MAILS AND WAITING FOR THE MONEY ORDER TO ARRIVE---YOU AND YOURS HAVE A GREAT DAY, & THANKS AGAIN---LLOYD
Monday, March 21, 2011
Thank you very much for answering my question, you answered it perfectly, and though I did wish for it to work for the handle I understand the size issues. Thank you or answering my question
and i hope to order form you soon as you have great stuff.
Jeremy
On Sat, Mar 19, 2011 at 9:00 PM, Miles
Hello Jeremy
You want ideas on how to use raw wolf bone for bowie handle? Much depends on the style handle and over all look you want it to have and cost. No bone on the wolf is big enough for a bowie knife, pain as it is. Usually this bone would be used on a bird skinner or fish knife needing a small diameter handle. Some pieces of bone could be inlayed into anything - just to have 'some' wolf bone in the construction. But another idea might be to take like 3-4 wolf leg bones and wrap them together as one. Maybe bind them at top and bottom with sinew. Then run pins different directions to help it better together. But I am not the designer of the knife I have not seen the blade I do not know enough about what you want- totally traditional some interesting new look old style modern look I do not know. Or bind the bones together then pour wax in the crevices - pull the bones off the wax then cast the wax in silver or bronze when in metal put the bones in the metal for a cool look and strong. I do not have time to sketch it all out. I do not know how much imagination you have or know what I am saying and can picture it. That is why I just build knives, then show people and if they like it great if not they have not been my boss and I sell to someone else. If you have some look in mind and at the same time must have wolf bone maybe the two things will not match. The bone has limitations and your design as you imagine it will not work. I have made bowies using moose leg bones hefty for a big handle. Maybe use wolf bone for the guard or end cap of the moose. This is just 2 minutes of ideas. Ask the builder of your knife what he suggests. Best I can do. Miles I enclose picture of bowie I made using moose leg bone.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Don't want to take up anymore of your time than i already have. Just wanted to say i've read through your site and admire your lifestyle and outlook on life in general. Pleasure doing buisiness with ya and i'm sure i'll be back for more. Thanks
Altus
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
MR. MARTIN--- RECEIVED MY IVORY PENDENT THIS MORNING---COULD NOT BELIEVE IT CAME THRU SO FAST---ITS BEAUTIFUL---THE PERSON IT WAS FOR WAS OVERJOYED---WE ARE BOTH SENIORS WITH VERY SERIOUS HEALTH ISSUES, SO THIS MENT ALOT TO BOTH OF US---THANK YOU FOR YOUR HONESTY---REMEMBER, IF YOU ARE EVER IN NORTHEAST WISC, MY HOME IS YOURS SUCH AS IT IS---YOUR FRIEND (NO BS ) LLOYD--- P.S.- I WILL FOLLOW YOUR LIFE STYLE IN MY DREAMS---
Tuesday, March 01, 2011
Hello Miles,
My name is Bob Duprey and a number of years ago I traded some figured Maple hardwood to you for a piece of Wooly Mammoth tusk. I think that the wood was cut so as to be used as blanks for knife handles.
I cut up the bone that you sent to me and inlayed it into what I think was a very attractive peace pipe, and then I gave it to a good friend as a gift. He was very surprised and happy with the pipe. He gets to use it once in a while as he is a member of the Abenaki Nation here in northern Vermont.
I'm glad to see that your still slugging it out every day. I hope your having some fun (at least once in a while?) and meeting some good people.
Warm regards,
Bob
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Hi miles, marc from Minnesota here. Just had to drop u a line and tell u how much I enjoy your site! I'm just getting into knife making and really appreciate your art and talent. Thanks so much for you inspiration. I was to Alaska once, elfin cove, incredible! Hope to make it back someday. marc
S Thanks Miles,
I trust your instincts on the Russian stuff. I'll be sure to wait until after your back from the function to see what else you have. I have a couple bucks to spend on some nice Russian/Siberian Ivory. If you can't send pictures from the show, this is ok. I appreciate your fine service and prices. Thanks again, and have a good time Miles.
Todd
aturday, January 15, 2011
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Miles,
A thousand thank yous! I eagerly await this order.
Ed
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Anyone who questions your methods is a fool, your end result is a knife. It does not matter how it got to be, just as long as people like it and are happy with it. I first notice the beauty of your knives, and the functionality second. I admire your skill and ingenuity, so please post up how you did this, I am curious as hell. Sure, some might tell you that you did this or that wrong, but fuck them. Constantly astounded and amazed, Damian.
************
Damascus
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Why I was moved to contact you over other sellers was the fact that you only consume what you need and not for sport or entertainment. That's a great personal statement and business
Best,
Keven
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Hi Miles
Came in today.
Wow that was quick coming from alaska, look great.
Thanks again
Roy
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
I just got my order today and everything is great. I was wondering if you had any more walrus tusk pieces like these pictures in the attachment that sold.
Thanks,
Steve
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Miles,
I got the ivory today and it looks really nice. I'll probably use it on a fixed blade but need some for a folder, do you have any more? A little smaller will work for folders or a little bigger and I can get a few out of it??
Thanks,
Mark
Friday, December 24, 2010
Hello Miles,
I received the mammoth ivory you sent, and I am very happy with it--Thank you! Unfortunately, I am realizing I'm being pulled in the direction of making guitar picks, for which I need really solid material - interior (no bark), no splits, cracks or separations...or at least few enough to be able to work around. I need to be able to slice it into thin slabs, so I need a pretty thick piece rather than thinner pieces. Maybe 6" length (going with the "grain") x 3" height x 4 - 6" wide. The dimensions are not all that important, as long as I have some good surface area to work with--bigger is generally better, of course. Sorry, I do not have any pictures. What do you have available in that kind of quality and how much would that run per pound?
By the way, although I can't use the pieces you sent for guitar picks, they are beautiful pieces and I'm sure I'll find other uses for them. They are exactly what I ordered and was expecting, and I'm certainly not going to return them and inconvenience you for my initial indecision!
Thanks again Miles, Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas! I look forward to hearing from you again!
--Darryn--
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Thanks, Miles for the info on the Mammoth tooth its good to have someone give there valued opinion. So I have looked at some of your stuff and you are so right you have many to choose from so many infact it gets to be difficult to say the least and way I would like for you to price me two pieces of fossel walrus ivory 4" x 2" in width and a 1/4" thick I know there are different qualities something starting to get dark in color>
Also you show some elephant ivory peaces on your site but not wide enough or thick enough if you would please send me a price on a couple peaces 4" x 2" in width and 1/4" thick if you would these pieces will go on my hand guns going to use myself as the ginie pig. I am now working with some elk antlers I am retired and 60 years of age. I would like to sale some off your things if you have no problem with it. I am so impressed with the things that you have had the courage to do.
If you would give me a price on each of these two items separately and maby the shipping prices the Birmingham Al 35242
Thanks for your help
Rick Lowman
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Hello Miles:
I think I would like to try the totally raw good stuff this time. We will see
how that works for us. I will have my wife pay pal you 150 dollars. Please add
in what you can to our order and use the rest to pay for the shipping. Once you
get your pay pal money and ship would you send me an email letting me know it
shipped so that I can be looking for it.
Thanks
Gary
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Thank you again for taking on this project..Rush to the Post office right after receiving your email... But I had a very hard time letting go of our great claw... Have carried it with me almost everyday since you send the necklace here. It needs your help..I would like a Mex. opal to be inlayed in the middle where the metal is in the middle of the claw..I removed the bear on the side in a fit of poor choice..but holding it like I do for long periods of time..the bear didn't feel comfortable to hold... And now going to gift it to my wife Rosa and she loves Mex fire opals..So if you can add that to my wish list..and cost..Do you ever use baleen in your work...I love the black color very much. Best to you Marc
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Thank you so much..did the images of that great claw help...Will send them in the pm today.You have made my holidays even greater..First ths claws then you to help make them to natural art plus. Best to you Marc
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Thank you for your timely reply...Don't need the hair on but though the knuckle end had a skin like these images of your great claw...Have been soaking them to clean them up a bit but didn't want to mess them up a bit..Can send them asap to you ..should I work on them more?And how do you want to work on payment..some up front or? Thank you for taking this project on..Your art has made many of my friends very happy. And now will make even more people happy.. Will send the next 10 when I have more money.. Thank you again Best Marc
He previously wrote--- and to add a note- I work on bear claws but it has to be other people's claws they send for me to work on I cannot supply the claws
. Hello again from San Francisco...just recieved from my good friend 2 sets of 10 front claws from a small Kodiak bear and a Brown bear.A gift from his grandfather...that now he has gifted me.He recieved one of your amazing creations from me..in a rough period of his life.All claws are not cleaned still have fur and knuckle on.I was hoping you could create pieces that have the knuckle still on and create a band like the one in this picture 014 with ivory topes that have a modest top for a necklace like the ones in the images 033.I still have a few of the claws from your first creation for me.But in the past years have given away most of them to friend in spirit bags also solo necklaces with a few mammoth ivory beads for power of the sacred bear and your powerful art work full of your creative TLC.So if you would consider working your magic again for me to share with others.If interested Email me when you have time with a ball park amount per piece...and then work from there... Peace Joy etc etc to you. Best Marc PS what product do you use to bring the shine out in your claws.The amazing claw that you shared with me is very dull now from me wearing it and handling it almost every day all these years. Again thank you and happy holidays
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Hi Miles,
I received the ivory you sent today. It's exactly what I am looking for. Except it is only long enough for guitar nuts. I am hoping to will send me another piece that will work for guitar saddles. It needs to be 80mm or 3 and 1/8". Please send me a quote for a pound.
Thank you.
Best regards,
Joshia
Thursday, December 09, 2010
Mr Miles You are the dream! The Real Jerimiah Johnson that so many of us dream about doing and so few have the balls to live. You are a breath of fresh air. Charlie
Thursday, December 09, 2010
Miles,……
OK so I just went through your web site again and I sure hope you decide to do a bit more trading so I can score a few more of the items you have listed B4 someone else snags them!
Im sure you will be happy with the blades, There rough ground to the point where you could just heat treat them .. after drilling holes etc.. I tried something different on 3 of them, so I will be interested in seeing them finished with your added work.. I know there gona look HOT..
Thanks for the email and please keep me in mind for future trading.. I am almost always down to do a trade with good people like yourself.
Have a great day.. and God Bless You and yours
Randy Haas, HHH Knives
Tuesday, December 07, 2010
Miles.. The ivory worked out great.. I did like you said and stabilized it.. I use a dark colored epoxy and then some super glue. Cut and flat sanded them and I got to tell ya.. Ill take more of that ivory or similar if you have it!! lol I learned a new trick. and for that I thank you!
The method you are using to heat treat is acceptable.. do you draw it back after quench? That's the only thing I would recommend.. put the blade in a 350* oven for one hour.. two times.. that makes the edge not so hard its chippy and brittle. You most likely know these things.. yet Im just trying to help.
The ivory you just got sounds great! Congrats on the score.. Got to love it when a plan comes together!
So 5 blades are heading your way.. Thanks you for the lesson in stabilizing ivory and teaching this old dog a new trick.. I hope to learn more form you in the future.
God Bless.
Randy Haas, HHH knives
Monday, December 06, 2010
Miles, got the tusk today, it's fantastic! thank you so much for the quick service. I have your site bookmarked and will check in occasionally. thanks again.
greg
Saturday, December 04, 2010
Miles.. The ivory worked out great.. I did like you said and stabilized it.. I use a dark colored epoxy and then some super glue. Cut and flat sanded them and I got to tell ya.. Ill take more of that ivory or similar if you have it!! lol I learned a new trick. and for that I thank you!
The method you are using to heat treat is acceptable.. do you draw it back after quench? That's the only thing I would recommend.. put the blade in a 350* oven for one hour.. two times.. that makes the edge not so hard its chippy and brittle. You most likely know these things.. yet Im just trying to help.
The ivory you just got sounds great! Congrats on the score.. Got to love it when a plan comes together!
So 5 blades are heading your way.. Thanks you for the lesson in stabilizing ivory and teaching this old dog a new trick.. I hope to learn more form you in the future.
God Bless.
Randy Haas, HHH knives
Thursday, December 02, 2010
Thanks for bei9ng easy to do business with, i sir am envious of your lifestyle.
Keep scrolling- a text size issue I have no time to figure out
Saturday, January 07, 2012
Hi! I got the dire wolf fang in the mail today! Thanks so much for upgrading to a large one due to my overpayment on shipping. I thought maybe I had overpaid a little but I don't mind at all. I appreciate what you do and your hard work to offer it to those of us that aren't able to find such treasures. :) Thanks again and take care! Will keep you in mind for future purchases!
~ Kim
Monday, January 02, 2012
Thanks for the update.
I have to say your website is a little hard to follow but worth the time it takes to get what you are all about.
The nø bullshit, this is how it is to do my business,is kind of a breath of fresh air compared to sites that promise the moon but are actually full of crap.
Monday, January 02, 2012
Hi Miles
Just a short email to thank you for the Dire wolf fangs you sent me. They far exceeded what I was expecting and I will definitely be ordering more stuff from you in the future.
Best wishes, Jerry Gibson
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Hey Miles,
I wanted to let you know that the Mammoth Tusk arrived here yesterday. Thank goodness you boxed it up well, because the box looked like it had been dragged from Fairbanks to here....
But everything arrived OK and it is a great display piece. I have to be honest with you - I had second thoughts about spending $500 on a tusk, especially since I am currently unemployed - but I'm glad I did. I love it - its great !!!
Thanks again, and I hope you have a great Christmas and New Year !!!!
Mark Kucera
Maple Grove, Minnesota
Monday, December 19, 2011
Hi Miles…
Well, thanks so much! I enjoyed reading your website and I admire your honesty.
With Much Appreciation,
Diana
Saturday, December 17, 2011
I just wanted to let you know I received the Musk Ox horn today. I love it- thanks !!!
If you have any more musk ox tips the same size or longer, send me some pics and prices. I have a feeling some of my friends are going to want one too.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Well I bought it Miles !!! You should get the PayPal payment soon. It was either buying this, or new tires on my truck - and you won….haha!!
I really appreciate the information on your email below - and I would love any other history, story, pictures and info you could provide on the tusks history. You could always email me the pictures and story about finding it when you get time at a later date. I get as much enjoyment from what I will be thinking about when looking at this tusk, as its actual appearance. And pictures of where is was found would be awesome - I do plan on putting some kind of complete display together for this in my home.
The thought of it being found on the great Yukon River just makes it that more appealing and interesting to me !! And Yes, I would love if you could send some of the bones you found with it. If that increases the shipping cost, just let me know, I will pay it. You will probably really package it well for protection - and if that costs you more than you plan on, I will gladly pay extra for that too.
Once again - I really appreciate your extra effort in all you have done for me on this Mammoth tusk and the Musk Ox horn you already sent me. I have a bit of “artistic dreamer” in my blood, and these pieces will provide me with a connection with the Alaska I have always dreamt about.
Thank you so much for your time and work,
Mark Kucera
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Hey Miles, Sounds good, I trust ya, Bill Barber turned me on to your site. I'd say just figure up a piece for me you think may be good, get me a price and I'll send the money. I'll use your chart for figuring shipping unless you know what it is right off. Best regards Ken
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Great Thanks!!! I am sure it will get there in time. If not that will be my fault for waiting so long to decide on what I wanted to get him. Thank you for everything and helping me get the perfect gift for my Dad. I am so happy you do what you do. Hope the storms don't get to bad on your end. We are hoping for a few inches of snow here. Thanks, Sharon
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Hello Miles , I have received package today. Thank you so much. It is beautiful. I would like to buy 500 gr more. I will use it to make beads. So knife scales are not convenient for me. I need a piece like you sent me. Thanks again, Gonenc
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Hi Miles, I received the ivory and mother of pearl yesterday. Thank you for sending it so quickly and thank you for adding the shells! They are beautiful. Have a wonderful holiday. Janet
Friday, December 09, 2011
Hi Miles,
I just wanted to let you know that my items came in the mail yesterday. They're great.
Thank you,
Kathy Bone
Sunday, December 04, 2011
Thank you so very much for the delivery of the jade and bogwood. It all arrived in perfect conditio.will send you a sample of my work next year.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
I received your book 1 yesterday.
My husband will love it.
Thanks Miles,
Leslie Czeiszperger
Monday, November 28, 2011
I just wanted to let you know that the stellar sea cow bone arrived by FedEx today and I'm very happy with it. I'm now sending it to my knife maker to be used. Thanks
Good Thing
Ross A. Christensen
Monday, November 28, 2011
Hi Miles. I got this set of mammoth ivory today and it's great. You always come up with good stuff at a fair price. I like dealing with you. Always interested in mammoth ivory. Read your whole site, by the way. You have lived a very interesting and adventerous life. Thanks for taking the time to post all that on your website for us to read. I will show you what I make with the ivory when I get around to using it. I like to let it sit here and acclimate to my location for a while. I have other sets of mammoth and some walrus ivory that I got from you that I haven't used yet but will pretty soon. I won't forget about sending you pictures. I'll always watch your site for more mammoth. I love the stuff. Thanks again. John Doyle
Sunday, November 27, 2011
hi Miles get the ivory today, thanks for the extra ivory. I like them, will put them in my own collection. thanks Chris
Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Hello Miles! Just got the materials yesterday. Very nice.Never worked with such stuff but looking foreward to do so.Imust read about how to work with it. Brought the cave bear fang last night when I was babysitting for a friend and the children was so excited. The 5 year old little girl was crawling around on to floor with the fang in her mouth playing she was a cave bear and we all laught.The fossil walrus is offcourse brilliant .If you have any more I would like to order some. could have been nice with some end slices with different colores for inlays too. Here the weather conditions are exceptional .No frost and no snow. Hoping for a period with frost and strong ice on so we can go ice fishing before the snow starts falling. Steffen
Friday, November 04, 2011
Miles, I just received the fangs...they are really nice... Thanks and regards, Lance Sent from Lance Schnatterly's iPhone 4
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
I was so excited when the package arrived :-) the tooth and cap are beautiful! I know he is going to adore it; thank-you so much! I plan on purchasing more from your website in the future. - Victoria
Monday, October 17, 2011
Hi Martin;
Thanks for the the round bead. The package arrived 100% in excellent condition and seal. Thanks for the ivory carving they looks great and the rest of the items are awesome. I will check if I need something else.
Take care and God Bless You!!!
James Daniel
Davie,FL
Monday, October 10, 2011
Dear Miles, I just thought I would tell you how much I enjoyed your site, and how I have gotten some ideas of gifts I may order later. I was raised as an Alaska girl, but now live in California with husband and kids. We switched lives! Keep doing the cool stuff you're doing, and I wish you well. Shauna
Monday, September 19, 2011
Miles,
Thanks a ton as always, and yes, the previous materials have been working out great so far. =)
Javan
Thursday, September 01, 2011
Hello, Miles
The mammoth materials that you had sent reached me!
The quality of it was very good.
I was very satisfied.
Thank you very much
for sending it to Japan!
If the next chance exists, I want also to order.
Best Regards, *********************************** Nenohi Cutlery Co.Ltd. President : Yusuke Sawada
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Hi Miles Just wanted to say thank you for the great selection. I have some great ideas for most everything you've sent. I love the moonstones and lace agate. So here is my question, can I keep ordering the $50 sampler ~(I realize that it would be different each time) or is that just a first time buy? Hope your harvest went well. Talk with you soon! Laura Lee Morrison
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Hey Miles!
I have GREATLY enjoyed the book! You would laugh if you saw what I have done to all three volumes. First, as I told you, I have had them all "hard bound", and then, because I tend to "speed read", (and hence miss a lot of details), I force myself to slow down and read more "word for word", and I do this by underlining what I consider key phrases or ideas. But- after going through the books many times, there is almost more of the books underlined in red ink than than there is not underlined!
I thank you for your patience in awaiting payment!
Cheers!
Dave
Saturday, August 20, 2011
I like the way you do business. Open and up-front. Your numbers are right on the money. Thank you. As for the fair, well I glad it's here, because, I usually do more business. This is because, a large number of the vendors, go to the fair, to offer their products. More, tourists for me! Thanks again, and I will send you another check, this Thursday.
Sincerely Yours, Vince
Friday, August 19, 2011
Friday, August 19, 2011
Well Miles... I must say that I totally enjoyed reading about your life from your youth of 22. I could only imagine what it would be like to leave everything that you know behind to become a part of Alaska. I am a city girl, born and raised. I don't enjoy fishing because they eluded me, I don't enjoy hunting because seeing an animal go down... hurts my spirit, although I understand the need to survive in the wilderness and acknowledge that the good Lord has made our survival available. What I appreciate is what we find.... that become treasures...your treasures~ so I will be reading about Paypal and figure out how it works. I really believe in your words of honesty and forthright. I strongly believe in giving my share to the entrepreneur, rather then "big business". So gather up a really good $50.00 special for me but give me a few days ....I don't do Paypal but I am willing to give it a try. I usually do checks or debt cards... so this is different for me. I am excited to see what you might include that may take my imagination to a higher level. Thank you Miles for this opportunity to do "good" business with you! Talk with you soon! Laura Lee Morrison
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Hello Miles, hear is a picture of the musk ox horn that I just purchased from you through pay-pal. I received the 5oz chunk of ivory yesterday, fantastic material and super fast shipping. Thanks a lot Miles!!!!! Chris Taylor.
Monday, August 01, 2011
Miles, Received the materials today, looks great! Thank you very much for taking the time to explain things, and for being so accommodating. I really love the caribou, and the oosik is ideal for what I had in mind. The bison is a little different than I had in my mind, so I've gotta figure out a fun project for it. ;) The turquoise is exactly what I was looking for also. Thanks again brother! Javan
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Hi Miles
The antler was perfect, couldn't have picked a better piece myself. Thank you very much for the help, you will be in my go to list from here on out. Thanks again.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
long and short is I really like your materials and your work I would like to get my next set of scales from you, I guess I just need to make up my mind on which. I wont burn to much of your time, just would like to know the options. I'm going back to your site and look around a bit, I will get back to you when I've made up my mind. when I do ill have minimum specs for the knife handle to try and make the cut a little easier, the specs below leave me a lot of room for grinding, I could cut them down a bit all around.
In closing I have to say I'm more than a bit envious of your lifestyle thanks
stuart
Thursday, July 07, 2011
Hi Miles, yesterday I received the wolf fang. It's very nice and has no breaks or cracks, just what I wanted to make a pendant... Thank you very much for your great kindness. Best regards. Fran
(I had sent this) Hello Fran
I sent off the best fang I could come up with that fits your needs and hope it will be appreciated. Yes I understand your situation and is why I have gone out of my way to try to help. Let me know it arrives ok. Miles
Friday, June 24, 2011
Hallo Mr. Miles, i live in the south Part of Germany, in Bavaria, near the Alps. I read your interviews in the GEO Special and want to say one time in my life to a mountain man; thank you for your Information from Alaska. I am 55 years old and have not jet seen your Alaska. I hope to visit your land and maybe you, as a great person. God bless you Heißerer Hans-Peter
Friday, June 24, 2011
Great idea for a sheath, a craft show, thanks. I did take the knife to a local gun shop for a sheath, and the store owner was kind of blown away by it. Just kept staring at it for at least 5+ minutes. Hope you weren't affected by that big 7.2 earthquake off your Pacific coast... Take good care. Sandy
Friday, June 24, 2011
Mile's I'm totally shocked. I got your knife today, boy that thing sure crossed the continent quickly!
Great looking knife. I ran it across my arm & it did a pretty good job taking 80% of the hairs off on the first stroke.
Thank you for selling this to me, I consider it an honor. Nice looking knife, I really appreciate it.
I'm building a collection from all the makers on that site, well, the ones that I like.
This is really nice, I appreciate it, you take care fella, ^5
Kiam
Friday, June 24, 2011
FYI Miles: I have finished the knife handle, and it came out beautifully: sanding for 2 days, 2 coats of natural stain, sanded between them, 5 coats of Helmsman Clear Gloss Spar Urethane, sanding between. I wanted semi gloss, but was told that the clear gloss is stronger and better protection. I've been looking for a sheath, no luck yet since the blade is so wide, which gives it a special character. I'll find a sheath though, or resort to a zipper case. I'll send you a photo when I get one. Thanks again for a terrific knife. Sandy Cohen
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Hi Miles: The knife came yesterday and it is gorgeous. The blade looks like a piece of fine jewelry. I'm going out today to buy the sandpaper and stain and oil, etc. to finish the handle. Thanks Miles, this is one really special knife. I've never seen a knife like this. Sandy
Thursday, June 16, 2011
I just sent you $100. So I'm assuming $80 worth of stuff plus the rest in shipping, or however you work it. I figured I can always use lots of wolf parts for crafting purposes. Small toe bones for beads (I can drill them myself), claws, teeth, bones of all kinds (leg, spine, foot, etc.), etc. Whatever. Just surprise me. If you can fit in a wolverine tooth in there that would be cool--if not, whatever you can get in there. I've never been disappointed with anything you've sent me. Just let me know whenever it goes out, and thanks again Miles. Great working with you as always. Hope you have a great summer and we'll be in touch I'm sure.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Hi Miles: Thank you very much. I've never been involved with the making of a knife, so I really don't know what's involved. I've read a little about it, but it all seems overwhelming to me. I'm a retirmed lawyer from Phila., so I am not good with my hands. My old boat mechanic used to tell me that I was my boats' worst enemy. Anyway, I got killed in the real estate crash and recession, so I'm now kind of sitting on the sidelines. I really do appreciate all you've done here. Thanks again. I don't seem to find many good folks around these days, maybe I'm too negative, but you are certainly one of the good ones. Thanks for the knife finishing instructions. I'll let you know how it comes out. Sandy
Tuesday, June 07, 2011
Hello Miles, Got the material today, first class stuff! Thank you! //Rickard
Sunday, June 05, 2011
Hello Sir,
Lord is that a beautiful knife.
Would you please give me a price on it? I really really really really really really like it, have always admired you, but that knife w/ the etching & guard, entire package just speaks to me directly. Serious, and your comment on that page was right on.
Please sell me that knife. Please give me a fair price :)
Kiam ~ BAD BOY Productions
Sunday, June 05, 2011
Miles, I think the caps look amazing, great work!!! I really like the unique color in the fang. I think that your thoughts with the wolf bone beads, moose antler beads, and using trade beads for accent would be awesome! I am anxious to see the finished product, go forward and I trust in your decisions. Thanks again for all your hard work and effort. It is starting to get gorgeous here also, blue skies and my daughters strawberry patch is growing wildly! I love this time of year. Take care and hope to hear from you soon! Kyle
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Thanks Miles, your a real gentleman, pleasure to do business with you and I look forward to other items you will have in the future, thanks again. Peter
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Hi Miles,
Man, it sounds like you've got a really cool lifestyle, and I'm looking forward to hearing about what you find this Summer! I've been wondering--that cave bear skeleton that you have pictured on your site with you standing next to it--did you find that?
I think that deal sounds good--$850 for the 8 lb. + 3 lb. I've got to get to the bank to move some money around, should be able to do that today or tomorrow at the latest. Thanks so much!
--Darryn--
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
My name is Kyle Naiman, I came across your website and was very impressed. I attached a picture of the Wolf Fang necklace, for reference. I have always had a love for nature and wonders that make it up. I am 29 and have always had a strong desire to do what you did, go into the wild! Time has passed and I now have a wonderful wife and two beautiful little girls, so my desires are still strong, but my goals have changed. The necklace: A N Cwolf 311 really is beautiful, but I have a neck that is in need of at least a 24 - 25 inch necklace. The pictures look as if this necklace is much shorter? I would love to purchase the Wolf Fang pictured, with the brass Eagle cap or at least one similar, and two wolf claws with similar end caps (brass wolf head or eagle). After studying your art and story, I would be honored to be able to purchase a piece of your work. I trust in your quality and judgment, so if you think the claws and fang would look good together, then I trust it is so. I am 6' 2" and 230 lbs so the larger and stronger the claws and fang, the better. I love the unique and wonderful things that have a story. Please let me know what you think. I look forward to hearing back from you, and I hope to do business with you for a long time to come! Thanks for your time and consideration. Kyle
Thursday, April 21, 2011 I wrote
Hello Marc
Sounds good. Keep in mind too I am simply not that great at following directions- instructions. Never worked for anyone in my life lived alone in the wilds 25 years. Just used to doing it my way when I want how I want . Sounds nice, up till someone ahs a request! Ha! Sometimes I simply forget what I did last time. Once something is done it is the past and forgot- it is one way to be able to part with stuff I put my heart in top. I can then focus on now and the future if I can let go of the past. if that makes sense. Spring arrives here good time of year getting greenhouse going lots of outdoor things to do now that the dark cold of winter is past! Have a good day. Miles
Marc replies
Best funnest coolest letter I have received in quite a while. You do what you think is right ... Earth tones light to dark.... Thank you Marc
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Hi Miles,
Received the tusk yesterday. My husband, Bill, really likes it. We also like your website.
Thanks again,
Leslie Czeiszperger
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