What a creative solution. Talk about your "one-of-a-kind" knife sheath. Thank you. Nice work all the way around. Really nice. I like it.I wore it to work today - just to see how it felt. In a word- Sweet. It rides perfectly. It's right where it needs to be for quick access, without being in the way"

Dennis Smith

"Thank you for the custom holster, very awesome, fit perfectly! Have a great day -you made mine!"

Zachary Shrall, MD

"Many years ago I met you at a show in Atlanta, GA , I think you were just starting in the leather business. I bought two "Hideouts", one for a Tommy Lee, one for a Prince, and ordered one for a Pentagon, which was also perfect, by the way! After all these years of use they are still perfect."

Greg Weber

"The current pouch sheath I put on a knife is a fine piece of gear, but nothing that any worker, if he cares, can't do easily. And judging by the pictures you sent me of your work; you can do it far better than I can. Hell, I concede that, any time."

R. W. Loveless, Knife maker (Founding member of The Knifemakers Guild)

"Thank you so much for the outstanding leatherwork. You really are terrific at it and somehow, you learned how without going to prison! I can unhesitatingly recommend your work as outstanding to anyone."

Gordon Liddy

"I have had many holsters in the past 40 years. This is the most exceptional craftsmanship and finish of any of my custom made holsters!"

Jerry Snapp, Snapp Shots Law Enforcement Equipment Co

"The great effort and work you performed in making the knife sheaths is truly the Mark of a Master - and I was greatly impressed and awfully surprised! Thanks so much…"

Charles W. Henderson U.S.M.C., Author of the book-
Marine Sniper

"My knife sheath arrived today and what a beautiful piece of work it is! I'm delighted with the quality of craftsmanship and quick service."

Michael E. Taylor, Editor, The Rampart News

"John offers quality sheathwork with a dose of pure devotion to craftsmanship not seen in our everyday kind of world."

Greg Walker, Executive Editor, Fighting Knives Magazine

"When you see 'the Wild Irish Rose' trademark on one of his knifes, you can trust the quality and craftsmanship of every blade he turns out by hand and the sweat of his brow."

Dan Dennehy of
Dan-D Knives. Founding member of the Knifemakers Guild and 2007 Cutlery Hall of Fame Inductee