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Help Celebrate Carter Cutlery's Best Fiscal Year Ever...

and Receive ANY Knife in our Inventory...

 Absolutely FREE!

We are already getting a great response from my letter that I sent out last week where I offered my Traditional Japanese Bladesmithing Courses for incredible savings. If you want to take advantage of the "Two for One" bladesmithing instruction, call us today.

For those who are not able to take advantage of it, and learn the bladesmithing skills of a Japanese Master, then take advantage of this offer to secure a FREE knife...

Dear Patrons,

Last week I sent out a letter that highlighted the accomplishments of Carter Cutlery for the year 2008. Although there were some obstacles and challenges in growing my business in 2008, I was able to overcome them and excel by sticking to the business plan I had, and trusting in the business philosophy I adhere to.

With your continued support, Carter Cutlery has proven itself to be a leader in the cutlery industry, and has proven that it can flourish in good times and in bad. No doubt the greatest contributing factor has been the quality of my knives. For some mysterious reason, the Lord has blessed me with the ability to forge and heat-treat great knives that perform like a dream. Of the three thousand or more knives I have created in the last three years, I am unaware of ONE customer who has not been pleased with their purchase!

"I got the knife and it is perfect. It cuts like a laser!! Thanks."
Robert Hare

Each time I heat treat a new batch of knives, I'm humbled when I realize that I've been blessed with the gift to successfully heat-treat by hand in a pine charcoal fire.

Of the many types and genres of knives I create, let me tell you why I make them and how I feel about them. The largest percentage of my knives is kitchen knives, followed by neck knives, then outdoor/hobby knives and finally custom ordered, one-of-a-kind knives.

I get great satisfaction from forging fine kitchen knives primarily because they are so incredibly useful to the customer. I literally take a small amount of raw materials, and through hard work, skill and passion, I turn those materials into a tool that will benefit the owner for his or her whole life. A fine kitchen knife is a pleasure to use, making cooking fun. It is a labor saving device and therefore increases the standard of living for the owner. The joy of ownership never wanes, but conversely, grows with each use of the blade. When I add the encouragement to learn how to properly sharpen and maintain that knife, the owners are empowered for the rest of their lives.

"Murray I want to thank you for the Wabocho and Funayuki that I purchased. I have owned or used all of the popular cutlery carried by the 'Kitchen Stores.' I did not realize how much better a custom made knife is for those of us who love to cook. The balance and edge retention are phenomenal, and they are sharper than any knife I have ever used."
Ted Wood, Real Estate Developer

Because kitchen knives are purchased with the intention of using them, the feedback from the customers over the years has been immediate. I'm informed whether or not they cut well, how they hold an edge, how easy they are to sharpen and how comfortable they are to use. This immediate feedback is what allows me to continually improve the overall performance of my blades and to correct a problem if one occurs.

"Can't tell you how pleased I am to finally end my hunt. I have been looking for the 'perfect' knife which was the right geometry, length, steel, sharpness, and just good looking, I am happy to have finally found it. It was a pleasure using it to prepare tonight's dinner and hopefully many more. Thanks."
Richard Kishner

Next to creating high performance kitchen knives, my next source of fulfillment is forging various neck knives. I have found neck knives to be the ultimate companion tool for active people. Before I forged my first neck knife, I used a folding knife for my daily carry blade, but after using a neck knife, I have never looked back. There are just so many advantages to one of my neck knives over a conventional folding knife that I want the entire world to know there is a much better alternative to folding knives.

"Hi Murray. I just wanted to tell you that my two new neck knives are
perfect! I just shaved with the Wharncliffe model in blue super steel.
That's my first time! Your knife teachings have enriched my life and
have left me with more thirst for knowledge about Japanese traditions and
culture especially involving cutlery. I will attend some classes soon I
just have to save the money and if there is any complaint it's that it is hard
to get myself to start using your knives because they are so pretty and
perfect brand new. I think you enjoy the thought of your customers using
more than storing though. Thanks again!"
Chris Carter, Avionics Technician

Compared to folding knives, my neck knives are much sharper, hold an edge longer, are easier to maintain, will never break or come loose, will never slip out of a pocket to be lost forever, and ounce for ounce are way stronger because they are made from one piece of material. In addition, they are both easier to conceal and access when properly worn by a cord around the neck, and because they are always worn in the same manner and position, under duress, they are easier to access. To top it all off, a large percentage of the price of a folding knife reflects the labor and skill in assembling the handle to the folding blade, whereas the bulk of the price of one of my neck knives is in the metallurgy of the blade. Dollar for dollar, you get more blade (i.e. better metallurgy) with a Carter Cutlery neck knife.

"Just wanted you to know that the blade arrived today in perfect condition, no doubt due to the great packing job. What a beautiful blade! I can't articulate it properly, but Murray's work just seems so... right. Most of my other knives are just tools, and that is of course what Murray's blades really are, as well, but it is nevertheless gratifying to get such satisfaction out of an inanimate object."
John Golden, Attorney at Law

The outdoor knives I make are designed to offer maximum cutting performance unparalleled by any other blades worldwide. I am blessed that a high percentage of my outdoor knife customers actually use these knives in the wilderness that they were designed for. Again, feedback from my customers allows me to modify the designs so that they are always getting better.

Putting my regular workload behind me and fully concentrating on one-of-a-kind custom knives is a rare pleasure. These custom orders allow me to completely focus my attention and totally immerse myself in the project. Usually I am pushed out of my comfort zone with the materials and methods. By the time I finish the project I have learned some new techniques that will inevitably benefit every other knife I make. These custom orders take proportionally more time to complete, so I limit the number of orders I accept to guarantee I'll have enough time for the other 1000 or so knives I make each year. These custom knives, along with my Damascus steel knives, are the only blades that I stamp with my prestigious Master Smith (MS) stamp.

Now that I have shared with you some thoughts about the various knives I create, let me make you an offer that will be a huge benefit to you.

To Celebrate A Great Year, For a Limited Time Only, Buy ANY TWO Knives Of Your Choice and Get ONE MORE Knife For FREE!

That's right, get a FREE knife valued up to more than $1800 if you wish. The third knife must be equal to, or less expensive than either of the two other knives. The higher the price of the two knives you are paying for, the bigger value the free knife can be!

How to Order

1. Go to our Products Page, select the three knives you would like to order by clicking on "Add To Cart," and then click on "Checkout" in Shopping Cart.
2. Fill out the Billing Information, and on the last page, under Payment Method, be sure to select "PRINT AND CALL."
3. Go to PayPal and send us the total payment & shipping MINUS the cost of your FREE knife (Send Money To: murray@cartercutlery.com).

1. Give us a call at 503-429-0447 to confirm the total amount including shipping.
2. Have your credit card information ready. You can also pay by check or money order, but we must receive the funds within 10 days of placing the order.
   

You'll Have to Hurry to take advantage of this offer
because it will expire on December 31^st, 2008, 10pm.

Carter Cutlery

P.O.Box 307
Vernonia, OR 97064
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