PLEASE READ EVERYTHING!! ESPECIALLY ORDER INSTRUCTIONS!! KYDEX FIRESTEEL HOLDER BLACK IN PICTURES, ((((((ROD NOT INCLUDED)))))). INCLUDES, HOLDER, ELASTIC LANYARD AND HARDWARE ONLY) MADE WITH .093 THICK KYDEX HOLES DRILLED AT 3/4″ SPACED CENTER TO CENTER ((((((((PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU WANT HOLES DRILLED OR NOT DRILLED AT END OF CHECKOUT IN THE “MESSAGE TO SELLER” SECTION” OR THE FIRESTEEL HOLDER WILL COME DRILLED AS SHOWN. AND PLEASE LOOK AT THE PICTURES TO SEE HOW THE ELASTIC CORD IS USED TO RETAIN THE ITEM IN THE HOLDER SECURELY. )))))))) SOLID COLOR CHANGE, PLEASE WRITE YOUR SOLID COLOR CHANGE IN THE MESSAGE TO SELLER BOX AT THE END OF CHECKOUT, IF YOU PREFER A DIFFERENT SOLID COLOR. THE HOLDER WILL FIT UP TO 3/8″ RODS. THIS HOLDER IS IDEAL FOR 1/4″- 5/16″- 3/8″ ROD DIAMETER. THE RETENTION IS THE ACTUAL SHOCK CORD USED WITH THE FIRESTEEL HANDLE. This holder, though made for 3/8″ rods, WILL hold smaller diameter rods as long as the rod has the elastic shock cord to hold the rod in place. (I can make the holder to fit the exact size rod if you prefer) If you need a LARGER Diameter size, please indicate in the message to seller section. INCLUDES A PIECE OF 1/8″ DIAMETER HEAVY DUTY MARINE GRADE ELASTIC SHOCK CORD FOR THE HANDLE LANYARD. INCLUDES A PAIR OF CHICAGO SCREWS SET IN BLACK OXIDE AND A PAIR OF SILENCERS. THE ROD WILL THIN OUT AFTER MANY STRIKES AND WILL NOT BE THE SIZE IT ONCE WAS. ITS BEST TO RELY ON THE ELASTIC SHOCK CORD FOR RETENTION! NOT THE RETENTION OF THE KYDEX. I’VE ONLY DONE THIS A MILLION TIMES!! LOL…SIMPLY PUSH THE ROD THROUGH THE HOLDER AND STRETCH THE CORD OVER THE TIP STICKING OUT THE OTHER END OF HOLDER. LOOK AT THE SAMPLE PICTURES TO SEE HOW THE ELASTIC CORD IS USED TO HOLD THE ROD SECURELY. DO NOT RELY ONLY ON THE HOLDERS RETENTION WITH ANY MAKERS HOLDERS! EVER! THE ROD WILL THIN AFTER A WHILE, INCLUDING THE WEAR AND TEAR OF “IN AND OUT”, BUT THE CORD WILL ALWAYS RETAIN ITS STRETCH WITH PROPER CARE AND USE. EVERYTHING I MAKE REQUIRE LEAD TIME. I TRY TO KEEP SOME ITEMS ON HAND, BUT I SELL OUT REGULARLY, SO PLEASE UNDERSTAND IT MIGHT TAKE A FEW DAYS TO A WEEK TO GET THESE OUT IF I RUN OUT. ITEMS LIKE THE FIRESTEEL HOLDERS DO SHIP OUT QUICKLY SO PLEASE ALLOW A FEW DAYS JUST IN CASE. THANKS FREE SHIPPING IN USA! RETURNS ONLY ON UNUSED BRANDNEW CONDITION ITEMS. MUST BE RETURNED WITHIN 2 WEEKS FROM DELIVERY ” TO YOU ” DATE. 10% RESTOCKING FEE ON RETURNS. NO EXCEPTIONS!