Emanuel Esposito Rhino HT before engraving

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This isn't news to you engravers but the rest of us don't often get to see the original unadorned versions of knives that only exist to be decorated. There are a number of engraved Rhino HTs posted here and elsewhere (a simple search will bring them up). But this one is to be engraved by Brian Hochstrat - lucky knife!

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Wow !!!!! I waiting to see it engraved by Brian Hochstrat. A piece of high class. Thanks to Emmanuel and Brian. Ciao Tore
 
I absolutely love Esposito's work, it's super. But I simply do not like this design at all. I've seen the Rhino HT with the magnificent inlays, too, but the "hump" is, at least to my eye, not all that attractive. Just sayin'. No offense intended. In fact, by the way these sell, I figure it's me, not the knife!

So I am looking forward to seeing the job Brian Hochstrat does on it. Never did see a knife whose design was improved by engraving but hope that Brian can pull it off and make me re-think everything. He is one of my two favorite engravers.

Best,

Bob
 
betzner said:
...I simply do not like this design...
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I hear ya, Bob. It's an unusual design and takes some getting used to. Some people see the Rhinocerous suggested by the knife's overall lines, some don't. It took me a while, but now I do.

Here are some personal observations from spending time with this one, the only Rhino HT I've handled so far.

- It works well in hand, meaning the knife affords a comfortable, natural grip.

- The Rhino HT, by virtue of the hump and just all that real estate in general, gives the engraver maximum space to rock out.

- Gotta love that blade profile. It's unique and has great flow.

Bob, the other day I saw a picture of several of these, like 5 or 6, all fully engraved and embellished, and all in a neat row. Very impressive. But like I said, I hear ya. ;)
 
Yes, it's a very aggressive/progressive design.

As it should be, from the country that exudes style. As an ex-Ducati and MV Agusta tech, I fully understand the sensibility.

My name must be clawing up on Emmanuel's list. He will like my ideas when I get the call. :)

Buddy and Paul: Smart to do this.

Coop
 
HTMD said:
I hear ya, Bob. It's an unusual design and takes some getting used to. Some people see the Rhinocerous suggested by the knife's overall lines, some don't. It took me a while, but now I do.

Here are some personal observations from spending time with this one, the only Rhino HT I've handled so far.

- It works well in hand, meaning the knife affords a comfortable, natural grip.

- The Rhino HT, by virtue of the hump and just all that real estate in general, gives the engraver maximum space to rock out.

- Gotta love that blade profile. It's unique and has great flow.

Bob, the other day I saw a picture of several of these, like 5 or 6, all fully engraved and embellished, and all in a neat row. Very impressive. But like I said, I hear ya. ;)
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Buddy, I absolutely love the blade profile with that top clip. The one Rhino I saw was the one with the tiny black pearl insets, the inlay was beyond words, actually.

Like I said, it's probably me, not the knife - and I agree with Coop, an intelligent acquisition by PK.

Bob
 
Good Luck with the whole project Paul.. I'm glad you are doing before photo's for future reference.. Best Regards, Rich
 
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