Believe me when I say his work is top notch. No pun intended. Each one is hand finished and is an amazing spinner. If you're thinking about getting into the world of high end tops, or have already discovered it, this is a great top to start or add to the collection. Sure 100 dollars seems like a bunch for a toy, but the level of craftsmanship on these is impeccable. There's tops out there that are going for two to three times this amount.
Blake is an awesome guy. He's very active in the community, and is a great guy to talk to.