HELLO ALL,
Thought I would share my experience with forum members. Might be of some interest.
I ordered and received a West Greenland paddle from "Sam" at Shaw & Tenney Paddles. I wanted a high class paddle from a paddle maker whose firm has been making paddles since 1856.
The cost was $250 delivered.
The paddle I ordered was made of Black Cherry. When it arrived, the workmanship was beautiful but I had one concern and that was the black spaulting grooves which extended to the tips of the blade. It appeared the paddle should be hung on the wall
and not used. I called Sam and extended my concerns to him. He will make me another paddle (I requested Walnut this time) to replace the one he made for me at no extra charge and no extra shipping charges.

THAT IS A CLASS BUSINESS POLICY!!!! THANK YOU SAM.

Douglas