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Hey guys. A while back Fred at KnifeOutlet told the newsgroup about a fellow by the name of Frank Recupero that had customized some production knives for him. So, I gave Frank a holler (email) and sent him a Spyderco Wegner Jr to fix up with stag scales and filework. Here is the finished product!

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A. Dale McLean
<A HREF="http://www.nt.net/~admclean/Index.htm" TARGET="_blank">ADaM Sharps Cutlery - Canadian Knife Dealer</A>

[This message has been edited by Radioman (edited 26 May 1999).]
 
WOW!

What else can I say? That is a keeper.

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~Greg~

 
Dale, that is gorgeous.

I was just thinking, maybe something like this is the answer our requests to manufacturers (like Spyderco) for different SKUs.

It would obviously be more expensive than a production model, but we would end up with the best of both worlds. A custom/production combo.

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Bill
"Walk softly and carry a big folder... and a small folder... and a SAK... and a multi-tool..."
 
Yeah, its real purdy. A job like that will just about triple the cost of the knife ($135US). Best part was the turnaround time - 7 days! But if you all start sending him knives you're gonna wreck it for me!
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I've got plenty of black handled knives here screaming for attention!

A. Dale McLean
<A HREF="http://www.nt.net/~admclean/Index.htm" TARGET="_blank">ADaM Sharps Cutlery - Canadian Knife Dealer</A>
 
To me, that is the way that knife should have been done. Beautiful!

That looks like it fits the hand even better than the original.
 
Wanna hear a shriek from Arizona that'll be audible at least out to LA?

Send Frank a Mad Dog Wombat.

Jim March
 
Radioman,

Did you just say that the scales and filework cost you around $135.00? That's right reasonable, for such marvelous work. I'm sitting here dreaming up the knife/handle material combination I would like. Congrats on the stunning Spyderco!

JK
 
Outstanding!

I wish people would stop posting examples of Recupero's work - my wife is already telling me I spend too much money on knives!
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Congrats on a beautiful piece of work, Radioman!

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A mind all logic is like a knife all blade. It makes bleed the hand that uses it.
-Rabindranath Tagore

 
WOW, that does look nice! Love the stag and the file work, sounds like a very good price for the work done, plus it special for you, which adds to the value!

Have to dig through my dresser and see what I have that might need fixin'.

G2

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When a fellow says, "it ain't the money but the principle of the thing,"
it's the money.
F. McKinney Hubbard

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Very nice, so now the question is do you use it or put it on display....?

Too nice to destroy.

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God bless!

Romans 10:9-10

"Military" Fans Unite!!

 
Raidoman-
I spoke with Frank lastnight via email
looks like I will have a AFCK with a face lift soon Thanks!!!!!!!!!
Steve45
 
Dirk - yes, it is much more comfortable to grip than a standard flat G10 model

Jedi - yes, $135 did the whole job

William - its in my pocket now - where else? (pity about the clip though)

Way to go Steve45! I considered sending my AFCK, but it is real old and beat up (and a good bit shorter than it started off due to many sharpenings!). However, my Spyderco Renegade......

Actually, the next knife I'm going to have done is a Cold Steel Culloden.

A. Dale McLean
<A HREF="http://www.nt.net/~admclean/Index.htm" TARGET="_blank">ADaM Sharps Cutlery - Canadian Knife Dealer</A>
 
Frank just finished an BM Axis for me.Cocobolo with bone spacer and filework on spacer.Can't wait to post it for all you guysJust purchased a new Dark Star.It'snext.Stag with other goodies.
 
Radioman,

It is too bad about the clip, but what a knife.
Looks like a keeper to me.

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God bless!

Romans 10:9-10

"Military" Fans Unite!!

 
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