Friends, a small but very important change in shipping

As you know, I used to offer two types of postage - tracked and non-tracked shipping. All this was done with the help of the regular local postal operator - Posti. Shipping was free, but it could not be tracked. I put the cost of delivery into the cost of my work (it was not free for me). Paid delivery was with tracking. 90% of the time you chose an untraceable shipment. Saves on cost, but not on your nerves. The range of delivery time in both cases was 2 weeks to 2 months. In rare cases even more. Agree, it sounds as unreliable as possible. Those who have encountered this, know what I mean

So I contracted with UPS. What will change. All shipments will have a tracking code and delivery time will be reduced to a few days (it will take a few days longer to cross the world ocean). Also, shipping will be charged, but obviously cheaper than it was before. I want to save your and my nerves, your and my time. The Posti shipping option will remain for countries to which UPS does not ship

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! See you in 2025!

With best wishes. Vladimir

Hi. Vladimir here. It's been a while since we've heard any news, but there's quite a lot of it accumulated.

Hello, my friend. I am facing international shipping problems again. A parcel can take anywhere from 2 weeks to 4 months to arrive. This applies to the Finland - USA direction.  A few months in transit is an exception, but it happens. Export takes a few days (or is there a mail ferry between Europe and the US?). The rest of the time the parcel is in US customs or in a sorting center. Why it takes so long. I daresay because of the use of regular postal service from Posti to USPS. It doesn't depend on whether I use economy or priority shipping. It does not apply to all of my shipments. It's like the lottery. Just keeping you guys informed so you don't tear me apart. Lol

A little bit of good news. I have more and more knife and gun models I can work with. Work in that direction doesn't stop for a day. So your favorite weapons will not be left out

With best regards. Vladimir

Dear friends.

I am launching a new service that will solve two problems: it will allow you to have a pair made by me absolutely free of charge, and I will have the opportunity to work with a new model.

What does it mean. In this category (you can follow the link) I will publish a list of models of pistols, knives and other things that I am looking for. This applies to new models that are not yet provided in my workshop. Perhaps the stars will align and you have one of these models for which you would like something new for. I'll be ready to help with that. Production and delivery at my expense.

The condition is simple. To work with the new model, I need to digitize the originals. I will ask you to send original grips / scales to my studio. I sit down at the computer, pick up a caliper and other measuring instruments, and manually digitize with an accuracy of a hundredth of a millimeter. When the 3D model is ready, I will be able to develop any design for it that is possible. And my possibilities are limited endless. After that, I send you back two pairs, the original and the design I made.

The service is free and one-time. Once the model is digitized, the listing for a free pair will be removed. Every year new models of pistols and knives appearing. This service will never stop. I hope I can count on you and you can load me with the work that I love so much.

With best regards. Vladimir.

Dear friends. Small innovations in the work of the Svechnikov Workshop (Gun Grips, Svechnikov Knives).

After moving to Finland, I started to procure material for the production of gun grips and knife scales on my own. This will allow me to add many other types of wood to the range. Already now you can request grips made of walnut, wenge, zebrano or other types of wood. Also, all current listings will be updated.

Friends! I successfully moved to Finland.

It will take me about a month to restore my production.

Thanks for your support!

Dear friends!

At moment, doing business in Russia is completely paralyzed. I don't have access to Amazon, Etsy, eBay and PayPal. But connecting with world is still my priority. I see no reason to wait for situation to improve, so I made a number of important decisions.

I am in process of obtaining a residence permit in Finland. I can move in my own car and relocate my workshop. This will allow me to resume work on next day after arrival.

There is risk that nothing will work. They may not approve residence permit, close borders, or some other trouble will happen. Therefore, follow news on Instagram (Instagram is also blocked in Russia, lol).

Take care of yourself! With best regards, Vladimir

03/16 19:00 UPD! It is possible to pay on Gun Grips only with cryptocurrency

03/16 19:20 UPD! Shop on Amazon is unlocked. Thanks Denis! Delivery time increased due to current tensions

Dear friends!

Today (February 27, 2022) Europe has closed air traffic for all aircraft from Russia. This means, with a 90% chance, that fastest delivery will not be available. I remember March 2020, when air traffic around the world was closed due to pandemic. Now there is another reason. I cannot know exactly how delivery will be organized and in what time parcels will be delivered. In 2020, road and sea routes were involved. Perhaps now it will be same. I will keep you updated with latest news.

Regards. Vladimir

02/27 19:32 UPD! + Canada, Iceland and Norway

03/01 20:16 UPD! Received an official letter from postal service. Delivery to countries with which air communication is closed will be carried out by land and sea. This will inevitably cause delays in delivery, but parcels will be delivered

Hello again!

It's possible to adapt a ready-made design to your gun model. If you liked one of ready-made designs, but it's not for your gun model, you can purchase any ready-made design for your gun model with comment in purchase order with name of design you need. For example. You liked ready-made design for Beretta, but you need this design for Ruger. You can purchase any ready-made design for Ruger, but in order comments be sure to indicate that you need a design, like on Beretta. For example "need Skull Snake design like Beretta". So I will understand that for Ruger it is necessary to adapt "Skull Snake" design. This adaptation will be free

Hello my dear friend!

Small news, but no less important. At moment, production time is 2 to 7 days before shipping. From now on, production time is extended to 2 weeks. This is due to increase in orders without loss of quality.

I also need more time to expand grips range and add new weapon models.

With love, Vladimir!