"Bones" by John Greco. (Pictures inside.)

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I just received my “Bones” by John Greco and wanted to share the pics. This knife is not my usual taste but when I saw it, for some reason I just had to have it. After receiving it, I am very glad that I DID order it. Here are the stats as listed on “BladeArt”: 3.5” sharpened curved edge of ¼ inch A-2 carbon steel
A scalpel on steroids
Weight: 3.8 oz Overall length 8.5”
This is one beefy little knife. The finish is excellent and everything is even, very nicely done. It was not shaving sharp when it arrived but 4 swipes on both sides with a fine DMT diamond stone and it is now razor sharp. The handle was initially more comfortable than I thought it was going to be but I decided to cord wrap it anyway. I once again used the under wrap method described on Runningdog’s web site and it worked like a charm. The knife is a little heavy for neck carry if you are used to lighter neck knives such as the Arclite or REKAT knives, but I am carrying it anyway without any problems. The only modification that was a necessity IMHO was replacing the neck chain with the cord. The knife is a little too heavy to carry on that chain, it was just very uncomfortable. Thanks for taking the time to read this. Take care.

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Louis Buccellato
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Interesting looking piece. Is this an "art" knife, or was there an intended purpose for the design. The tip looks fairly weak.

-Cliff
 
It would appear to me that the knife is very purposeful in design. And that purpose I see in the design is as a defensive slasher.
The extremely curved blade shape is lent more towars slashing cuts than deep stabs, or so it appears to me.
The point would be a little weak on the stab, were it to hit bone, but were it to be used as a slashing weapon, it seems to me that it would be deadly effective.
Also I think a knife like that could come in very handy in the kitchen.

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THAT is one wicked looking knife!
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I love it! John's knives are always top notch, and he's a great guy just to sit and talk with. Spent an hour or so with him at the recent WKCC show in Novi (MI). What a treat!

Enjoy!

AJ
 
That blade isn't as delecate as it looks. The stock is almost 1/4".
 
Wow that is very nice. If you get tired of it send me an email and I'll give you my address
 
I looked at the knife on Blade Art's site when there was a question re the "scalpel on steroids."

I for one understand clearly why you bought it. For one thing it is very unusual, yet appears to have a very practical side as well. If nothing else, I think in some potential dangerous situations, that it might have significant psychological impact on any BGs. It is obvious that an upward thrust of that knife in the abdominal area could reach the heart or the gizzard, whichever is closer.

I envied you when I read you got it, I still envy you, but am glad you did! I like the wrap. Looks much more comfortable than the original handle, the only drawback I saw to the knife.

Wear it in good health!

Bugs

(By the bye, any notion as to whether that will become one of Greco's stock items or not?)
 
Thanks for all the comments, guys.

Cliff, Not2sharp is correct, the knife is pretty beefy and the tip is not as thin as it looks. Still, I would not trust it against severe contact with hard materials. I don't know if there was any specific purpose to the design, all I know is it looks cool
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Thanks Bugs,

I have no idea if this will become a regular Greco item. I don't even know how many were made. DO any of you guys know?


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Louis Buccellato
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"only the paranoid will survive"
 
In regards to kitchen use, the curvature would be nice in regards to slicing and some styles of chopping (rocking), but the stock is very excessive and would thus require a large amount of force to be used. It would be reaidly outperformed by a simple Chef's knife in 1/16" or even 1/8" stock.

As for slicing other people, well yes, the curvature would greatly enhance the cutting ability. But the tip design looks very weak for the kind of stress a blade could see in a physical confrontation.

Nice job on the wrap.

-Cliff
 
Bugs,

To answer your question, the "Bones" and "Scalpel" are older discontinued models from John. We picked up the remainder of each piece from him a few months back when he closed them out. The Scalpels are sold out. We still have a few Bones on hand with leather IWP sheaths. To the best of my knowledge John has no plans to make any more...

Louis, great idea on the wrap...

larry@bladeart.com
 
Larry -- thank you. As usual, am both a day late and a dollar short. Still, if I win the Lottery, maybe will see if you have any "Bones" left. Really like it.



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Bugs
 
Louis -

What's the URL for Runningdog's site? I'm thinking of getting a "Bones", and I think that wrap compliments the knife perfectly.

Now, if only Larry has one left....


EDIT: Oh, yeah. What kind of cord did you use? Just regular paracord? Thanks!
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Cliff, Larry,

Thanks for the compliments. Larry, thanks for the great service, it was a pleasure.

See2,

Here is the link to the cord wrap procedure;
http://runningdogknife.homestead.com/cordwrap.html
The cord I used is from Home Depot and is simply called "Camouflage polypropylene cord". It is very similar to regular paracord except it is not as "solid" and can be manipulated easier than the 550.

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Louis Buccellato
http://www.themartialway.com
Knives, Weapons and equipment. Best prices anywhere.
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"only the paranoid will survive"
 
Thanks, man! Larry says he's got a few left.
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Louis - I just ordered my "Bones" from Larry. How much cord did you use to wrap the handle? 5 feet or so?

Thanks!

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Of course, that's just MY opinion - I could be wrong. - Dennis Miller
 
I just ordered one from Larry too - I had always been thinking of getting one, but when I found out they're discontinued I flew in there!

Maybe with all this interest, John Greco might bring it back - maybe even in 3/16" stock?
 
See2,

Yeah, about 5'. I could have gone farther though. You might want to try about 6' or so. It is better to have excess to cut off then to fall short. Good luck. Will you be able to post a pic when it is done?

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Louis Buccellato
http://www.themartialway.com
Knives, Weapons and equipment. Best prices anywhere.
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"only the paranoid will survive"
 
Yep. I have access to a digital camera or three.
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Larry told me they were out of Kydex sheaths, but for an extra $20, he said he'd order one for me - which, of course, I took him up on. I'll get the knife in the next couple of days, and the new sheath about a month after that.

I'm thinking either a nice blue or forest green for the cord. Thanks for the head's up on the length required!

Chris

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Mine showed up! Wrapped it with a nice gold cord (might have gone too far with the wrap - hope it fits in the Kydex when it shows...

Anyway, I'll post pics soon!

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