I just bought a Gustavo Vilar knife through Jeff Velasco at Brazilian Bladesmiths (www.brazilianbladesmiths.com.br.) I got a great knife at a good price, and Jeff was good to deal with. This is the second time I've bought a knife through Jeff and the second time I've been extremely pleased with the results. 
And the knife is awesome! Forged integral damascus blade in a "flame" pattern I haven't seen before. Perfectly shaped and finished. Good feel in the hand.
PS -- their website got hacked and isn't working at the moment . . . but it normally has info about the smiths, available knives, etc.
And the knife is awesome! Forged integral damascus blade in a "flame" pattern I haven't seen before. Perfectly shaped and finished. Good feel in the hand.
PS -- their website got hacked and isn't working at the moment . . . but it normally has info about the smiths, available knives, etc.