Did something happen to this manufacturer? All the site links are dead.

I believe that Erik posted that he was going out of business about 2-3 years back. He said that he could not make a go of it.

You guys are doing better then me, when I clicked on the Phoenix Metal Creations link from one of the reviews I got a URL that you would expect to find for a domain that is up for grabs.

See my post in this thread: http://www.myArmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=9974

Whois provides the following for the domain name

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Registrant: c/o PHOENIXMETALCREATIONS.COM P.O. Box 821650 Vancouver, WA 98682 US Registrar: DOTSTER Domain Name: PHOENIXMETALCREATIONS.COM Created on: 02-JUL-07 Expires on: 25-JUN-08 Last Updated on: 02-JUL-07 Administrative Contact: PHOENIXMETALCREATIONS.COMYxyeDb@privacypost.com c/o PHOENIXMETALCREATIONS.COM P.O. Box 821650 Vancouver, WA 98682 US +1.360-449-5933 Technical Contact: PHOENIXMETALCREATIONS.COMO81iml@privacypost.com c/o PHOENIXMETALCREATIONS.COM P.O. Box 821650 Vancouver, WA 98682 US +1.360-449-5933

net, org, biz, edu, etc are all available.

It would almost seem someone jumped on the domain name. Or, Erik moved, or????

Cheers

GC

Well, I don't have explicit permission to post this, but since it's pretty much just straight-up information, there shouldn't be a privacy problem. I emailed Erik in April, shortly before his domain expired. Here's his reply:

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Hi Michael, I am currently working at as a graphic designer. I am going to take a break from sword work for a while (couple years probably) but I have some blades in stock that I will eventually turn into swords based on designs that interest me and will most likely sell after they are finished. I don't plan on doing any more custom sword work though. Take care, Erik Michael S. Rivet wrote: > Heard a rumor that you've completed your custom order backlog. Any idea what you're going to do now? >

Hello all, I stumbled across this post so I figured I would respond, even if it is an old topic. Due to a shoulder and back injury I received while in the Marines I was not able to continue doing metal work full time so I shut down my business Phoenix Metal Creations and have been busy learning new skills for the change in career paths. There was more than enough interest in my work to keep going but I just couldn't do the labor to keep up with the demand and I wasn't able to find anyone who would commit to the training to take over my business.

As for the rumors of me still doing sword work, I think most of that information came from email responses I sent out to inquiries like the one Michael Rivet posted. I was woefully bad at updating my website while it was still active so I decided to take it down all together since it was bringing in a lot of request email. I have a number of unfinished A-Trim blades on hand that I eventually plan to do something with and will most likely sell the pieces once they are finished but there is no definite time line on when something might get made or what it will be. So far I have been too busy finishing my degree, remodeling and trying to sell my house as well as learning the tricks of the graphic design trade. At the moment my shop is only partially functional due to showing the house and having a lot of equipment in storage. If people need to they can still contact me at PhoenixMetalCreations@comcast.net but at this point I am only answering questions and being social, not taking orders of any kind. I must admit that I miss doing metal work but I don't miss being in pain all the time as a result of it lol. About the only sword related work I have done since finishing out my backlog was to create some CGI swords as 3D modeling practice pieces.

Cheers.
Erik

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That is a terrific image Erik. some of your metal work still surfaces and seems to make the rounds. A friend was an owner for awhile and lauched that sword overseas where it has visted at least two more homes.

Nice image too. Even though I'm not a basket case, I had to save that one.

Good to see you out and about.

Cheers

GC

aka Hotspur

Hey Erik,

Good to see you are still around now and again. If I'd had the cash on hand I would have picked up a late period hand and a half that was up on the classifieds just a little while ago. I always keep my eyes peeled for items from a few particular makers and you are one of those. I'm hoping to get one of your pieces added to my collection eventually.