Steel Flame is a company that truly stands out in their own respective fields. It is difficult to truly give an accurate explanation of what makes Steel Flame have such a massive following, but it certainly is due in part to their generosity, humility, attention to detail, creativity and integrity. To give you a background on the man behind the company, here is the "About the Designer" blurb from their website, www.SteelFlame.com: Derrick Obatake born and raised in East Los Angeles has been designing and making jewellery for over 35 years. At an early age he was taught to be a machinist by his father. He is a Graduate Gemologist from GIA and has had formal training in traditional jewelry arts: Diamond setting, model making, casting, finishing and fabrication. He has extended experience in Die striking, and 3D CAD design. Steel Flame Crusader Sea Dragon Niobium Mille Clip.