SuinBruin said:
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Are you saying that Eastman sells Eastman-labelled Asian-made Buzz Rickson A-2s in Europe? I would like to see some evidence for that.
No, that is not at all what I am saying.
You can't buy a Buzz Rickson made A2 in Europe through the site Buzz Rickson is using as their European distributor....which is Eastman Leather.
You can buy an EASTMAN made EASTMAN A2, but not a Buzz Rickson made A2.
ie, it appears that BR has what is in essence a "no compete" clause for the European market with Eastman for those products Eastman produces
in exchange for Eastman hosting the "Buzz Rickson Europe" site. ie, they have a business deal.
Run a Google search on "Buzz Rickson, Europe". Now try to buy an A2.
Nothing wrong with that at all. Just pointing it out.
Now, back to my original question. Where are Buzz Ricksons "Buzz Rickson" labeled A2's manufactured ? Japan? Elsewhere in Asia?
I understand they are made in China, with design and material provided by Buzz Rickson.
Is this not so? Some made in Japan, some elsewhere? Select runs in Japan? All made in Japan?