A stunning folder from a new maker

[Ivan Campos]

I met Luciano Dorneles by the first time last December at the SPKS 2000. At the time, I though he had some interesting stuff on his table but was so busy I just couldn't pay much more atention.
Today I received a box from him with this nice friction folder and its amazing sheath.

This folder's 4 1/2" blade and hardware - backstrap, bait and the shield where is his mark, "BÚFALO" - are damascus steel forged by the maker. The handle is stag artifially aged.
Its sheath - wich is also made by the artisan - is a work of art by itself, fully embellished in a frontier style and can be worn in the belt or on the neck. It perfectly matches the folder style.

Not bad for someone who is been making knives for a very short while - some two years, I think - and is practically self taught.

Let me know what you think.



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Ivan Campos
Full-time knifemaker...finally!

http://www.bitweb.com.br/users/campos

 

[Keith Montgomery]

Nice is not the word for this knife, Ivan I think it is magnificent. A real piece of art. Could you please email me with info on how to contact Luciano. Thanks.



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Keith

AKTI Member #A001338

 

[viper5192]

nice

[This message has been edited by viper5192 (edited 04-07-2001).]

 

[Cut-Up]

Does it come with a pocket clip?

 

[HJK]

Love the pouch!

 

[Ivan Campos]

Hello

Yes, Cut-Up. The anodized titanium pocket clip is in the other side, as well as the gold toothpick...
HJK - regarding the pouch, it is the best effort of its type I have seen in Brazil in years, being, as I said, a work of art by itself. In its typical modesty, Luciano told me he still has a lot to learn about aging leather and making the sheath embellishments - can you believe that?

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Ivan Campos
Full-time knifemaker...finally!

http://www.bitweb.com.br/users/campos