First Guard

[Tai Goo]

Looking good bro!

 

[NickWheeler]

VERY NICE Rick!!! Did you learn that trick as a tool and die maker???

I'd like to start doing a few knives like this to keep it all interesting--- I REALLY like the look/style. :thumbup:

 

[Rick Marchand]

VERY NICE Rick!!! Did you learn that trick as a tool and die maker???

I know... crazy, eh?

To think, 5 yrs ago I was working in tenths of a thou on projects that were bigger than tractor trailers.... now I'm hitting hot stuff with a hammer and purposefully leaving things "unfinished" to make them look "better". IMO, it is harder to accept something for it's simplistic raw beauty than to work it down to a highly finished state... not technically, but mentally.... and folks are always telling me I'm extremely mental.:thumbup:

Rick

 

[Patrice Lemée]

... IMO, it is harder to accept something for it's simplistic raw beauty than to work it down to a highly finished state... not technically, but mentally...

It is? Well I am not going there cause I already find hard enough as it is.

So where it the next progress pic?:yawn:

 

[NickWheeler]

Nice post Rick I think it's very impressive you have been able to cover both ends of the spectrum. I keep trying to do some "raw forged" blades and then end up taking them all to the surface grinder :foot:

I guess this is a good example of being careful what you are "known for" and painting yourself in a corner as per style as the handful of rough textured knives I have turned out--- I personally loved, but most of my regular customers that are used to me being overly particular.... wanted to know what the hell I was thinking. :foot: :grumpy:

Luckily you can usually find some customers that aren't regulars that are willing to buy something different. LOL

 

[Patrice Lemée]

But Nick, would you have built the same "Cult like" following (and I mean that in a good way believe me) if you did not go the "particular" route?

Sorry for the thread hijack Rick.

 

[Rick Marchand]

No problem Pat... I was typing out the same question for Nick.

Truthfully guys, if I tried to achieve the the same look and finish as Nick, Stacy or Pato) my work would be pale in comparisson and fall away to the side. The only way I can compete is by not trying to.:thumbup:

Progress pic incoming...


Rick

 

[tryppyr]

Carve out your own niche. Then build a funnel to draw others into your niche.

 

[RyanW]

Carve out your own niche. Then build a funnel to draw others into your niche.

I have never seen Rick's Niche, but I am pretty sure I don't want to be funneled into it! :barf:

 

[Rick Marchand]

I have never seen Rick's Niche, but I am pretty sure I don't want to be funneled into it! :barf:

Don't be afraid... we're all adults, here.......... lol.


Progress pic... the handle is wrapped, epoxied and curing.

 

[RyanW]

Absolutely amazing Rick. definitely my favorite to date!

 

[Erin Burke]

I have never seen Rick's Niche, but I am pretty sure I don't want to be funneled into it! :barf:

Really... I thought everybody had seen Rick's niche. He's not shy.

Awesome work Rick. :thumbup: You make it look easy.

 

[Dan Pierson]

That's just great Rick -- even better than I expected from the earlier pics.

 

[VaughnT]

Very impressive. But that's becoming the norm, isn't it?

 

[Carl_First_Timer]

Holy crap! It came out great. Not that I was not expecting it to. It has one of those, the whole being more than a sum of it's parts things going on.

Nice:thumbup:

 

[Aldo Bruno]

Rick, I think it looks great for your 1st try. I rather not say how many botched guards I've buried in my back yard.

 

[Rick Marchand]

Here is the completed Tanto with sheath...

 

[TekSec]

That is sweet! Great eye for the details!

 

[RyanW]

Home Run Rick. My guess is that is the first one of many (And by Many I mean ALL) to fly off your Table at Blade!

 

[Erin Burke]

Ryan nailed it... definitely a "Home Run". I'd be happy to have that show up in the mailbox. :thumbup:
Erin