does anyone have any custom ranger knives

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i emailed justin but i think hes in iraq? i dont know for sure but i didnt get a response so i was wondering how much you guys payed for customized rd knives
 
Justin made me a custom bowie, which is the toughest knife I own. About 8" long with a 1/4" A2 blade. I posted the pics here a few months back. I will try to find them. All I can say is his work is top notch and he returns emails instantly. If you have not heard back from him, there is probably a good reason.

Keep in mind, the customs are not cheap and will run you a bit more than lets say a Bark River (about twice some of their knives). I am in no way comparing the knives just the cost. Actually, you may want to consider a Bark River. Great knife and a great company. I own a few of theirs as well. Mike is also a pleasure to work with.

Here it is---

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg270/charlesbjr/RangerBowie3.jpg?t=1212111832
 
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Ya Justin sends emails back very quickly, did business with him awhile ago when I got my blue handled RD7. I asked about a price for an EXTRA thick rd7 and I think he quoted around 400 dollars or so. Customs are pricey.
 
he's at blade show now but some big news has been posted! Ontario bought Ranger Knives!
 
I think you've seen the last of Justin's hand made customs, glad I got a few before the party ended. Ontario has purchased Ranger assets. I wish Justin the best, he is a great guy and fabulous to do business with, but it's a sad day for me:(
 
If they purchased Ranger assets, any chance Justin could just spin off and start his own thing again?
 
U found it! took a few huh ;)

bmb, Ranger prices were/are very reasonable, think custom work done for
production costs. Of course it varied on what you had done and with what
but it was/is a great deal.
 
Quote from the Ranger forum:

Ontario Knife Company announces the acquisition of Ranger Knives

Franklinville, NY- Ontario Knife Company announced the acquisition of Ranger Knives assets; Blue Earth, MN at the 2008 Blade Show, Atlanta GA.

Ontario Knife Company and Ranger Knives are two industry leaders of American made fine edged products for the military, tactical and commercial markets. Existing and new Justin Gingrich designs will be manufactured and sold under the “OKC Ranger Series ™” from it’s facility in Franklinville, NY.

Nick Trbovich Jr., President of Ontario Knife Company stated, “Justin will be a great addition to the OKC team for many years to come. We are excited about his continued interest and future involvement in expanding the OKC Ranger Series ™, development of new products, participation in marketing efforts and providing input on production and quality”. Trbovich added, Ontario Knife Company continues to aggressively identify and pursue all business opportunities that add value to Ontario Knife Company and our customers”. Ontario Knife Company is one of America’s Oldest Knife Companies.

Justin Gingrich, President of Ranger Knives commented “I am very pleased that two great American knife companies can come together for the betterment of the industry. I am very excited and look forward to seeing the product line and business relationship continues to grow. I am confident that Ontario Knife Company will produce both the existing and new products with the same quality and attention to detail that Ranger Knives is known for.’
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Justin's probably in Atlanta at the Blade show. His forum mentioned goodies going there.

I have a custom RD-9 variant (extended finger guard and S7 steel because I'm clumsy) and had an RD-3.75 (xaman's design). Great stuff at great prices and Justin's very customer-oriented (which makes me sad that Kershaw or Spyderco didn't buy up Ranger Knives).
 
I've have a few, (and have one on order, he's NOT discontinuing customs, for me anyway, and I doubt I'm special :p ) it just depends on what size and materials used. I've been quoted anywhere from 90.00-400.00.
 
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