thanks to all who complimented this case. Phil really is the man.
To be clear, this will not be my carry case. This one will be proudly on display in my dungeon.

but I def will have to bring it to one or two places for reactions. :smile:
To answer a couple of questions, no, there isn't any actual sharkskin used on the case but there is an area on the case where Phil managed to make it look like maybe there was. And the stipling effect he did on the belly is fantastic.
yes, it is a sw pictured inside the case (see below).
JoeyA, stop throwing around the $30 words... you inveigler.
best,
brian kc