Here is a terrific example of the work of one of a group of talented bladesmiths that I have dubbed The Boys from Brazil. These guys are collectively turning out some first rate forged bladeware at very attractive prices. This particular example is a forged integral Mediterranean dirk by one Ricardo VILAR.
This knife is forged from 52100 steel (starting with a 1 round bar). The blade is approximately 8 in length, flat-ground with a sharp convex edge and a well-executed hand rubbed satin finish. A false edge runs half of the blade length. The trademark S-shaped choil provides a comfortable and safe finger stop and obviates the need for a guard on this type of knife. Overall length is 13.
The integral bolster is deeply-grooved. The palm-filling octagonal handle is formed from a single piece of nicely grained Brazilian rosewood. It is inlayed with a stainless steel escutcheon and the same material is used for the elegant stepped pommel.
The knife comes with a leather sheath by maker as well as a padded zippered case (not shown). It is priced for quick sale at US$OLD shipped anywhere in the US or Canada. This represents a tremendous value in a big forged integral fixed blade. The first e-mial with the words Ill take it, gets it. I am able to check my e-mail first thing in the morning and again in the evening. Feel free to PM me with any questions in between.
Thanks for looking.
Roger Pinnock
This knife is forged from 52100 steel (starting with a 1 round bar). The blade is approximately 8 in length, flat-ground with a sharp convex edge and a well-executed hand rubbed satin finish. A false edge runs half of the blade length. The trademark S-shaped choil provides a comfortable and safe finger stop and obviates the need for a guard on this type of knife. Overall length is 13.
The integral bolster is deeply-grooved. The palm-filling octagonal handle is formed from a single piece of nicely grained Brazilian rosewood. It is inlayed with a stainless steel escutcheon and the same material is used for the elegant stepped pommel.
The knife comes with a leather sheath by maker as well as a padded zippered case (not shown). It is priced for quick sale at US$OLD shipped anywhere in the US or Canada. This represents a tremendous value in a big forged integral fixed blade. The first e-mial with the words Ill take it, gets it. I am able to check my e-mail first thing in the morning and again in the evening. Feel free to PM me with any questions in between.
Thanks for looking.
Roger Pinnock