Folding Dagger ~ Rick Eaton

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I've posted this knife in the past but I'm not above re-posting a knife if I can make a better image of it than the last one. In average room light this knife looks dark grey-green and kind of shiny. Get it near a lamp, a window or under daylight balanced florescent photo bulbs - and WOW it lights up all purple and blue (illuminating the damascus and outlining its layers). There are a lot of nice touches put into this knife by Rick - a very thoughtful design. I've seen a few others in this pattern, some incredibly fancy - but this one appeals to me. The understated elegance featuring Rick's beautiful engraving in a plain grey-green setting is deceiving. Hold it under the light and you can have your own private light show! Maybe I'll post some specs later if there's an interest.

I shot the knife on a mirror first and it turned out kind of interesting. But I failed to 'use' the mirror to any good effect, other than a place to lay the knife - so that one will go away after having a short life in this thread. The second one is the one I liked best out of the series. That's how the knife looks under good light. It takes some getting used to, I agree. But it's also a knife I never get tired of! :thumbup:

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Here's the image I was trying to improve upon and heck, it looks pretty good. Guess I'm not sure I did any good at all. (Actually, the problem I have with this image is that I pumped up the gold color too much. It doesn't look bad per se, but that's not how it looks on the knife.)
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That is one exquisite knife!! Thank you for sharing that beauty with us.
 
HTMD said:
Here's the image I was trying to improve upon and heck, it looks pretty good. Guess I'm not sure I did any good at all. (Actually, the problem I have with this image is that I pumped up the gold color too much. It doesn't look bad per se, but that's not how it looks on the knife.)
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Beautiful Folder and Photos Buddy.

I find your comment very interesting and reassuring as it addresses an important question:

What do we look for, a beautiful knife photo or an accurately depicted knife?
 
Kevin wrote..

"I find your comment very interesting and reassuring as it addresses an important question:

What do we look for, a beautiful knife photo or an accurately depicted knife?"

... I think the answer you would get from Buddy, Coop, Chuck, Mitch, etc. would be "Both.." :D

I think this is a knife Buddy, or his wife, bought in Reno at the ABS show several years back.. It was one of my favorites, and Buddy's photo's looks exactly like the knife as I remember it.. No small feat, as knives like this are very hard to photograph properly (IMO)...

The new photos are just killer Buddy.... Best, Rich :thumbup:
 
Thank you Rich, for diffusing that bomb. :p ;)

That finish is the second hardest finish to capture. The only thing harder is when it's polished.

Excellent job on all three, Buddy. Each one has it's attributes.

Coop
 
SharpByCoop said:
Thank you Rich, for diffusing that bomb. :p ;)

That finish is the second hardest finish to capture. The only thing harder is when it's polished.

Excellent job on all three, Buddy. Each one has it's attributes.

Coop
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Didn't mean to drop a bomb, it's just that it can be a fine line. And I thought it interesting and to his credit that Buddy was concerned he was getting close to that line on the particular photo.
 
is really interesting to me is how much, if the knife was mine, the photo makes me want to replace the slotted, fileworked screws with heat colored Torx screws.:eek:

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
I think it is a beautiful knife in any light circumstances.

What is really interesting to me is how much, if the knife was mine, the photo makes me want to replace the slotted, fileworked screws with heat colored Torx screws.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
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STeven, can you eleborate on that statement. I don't know what I would prefer (yet) but I'm interested in your arguements.

Thanks,

Marcel
 
Marcel54 said:
STeven, can you eleborate on that statement. I don't know what I would prefer (yet) but I'm interested in your arguements.
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Marcel,

With a knife as beautiful and symmetrical as this folding dagger, the current fasteners call undue attention to themselves, imo. With a Torx, you would have the smallest possible drive opening, yet they are quite secure in function, it does not necessarily call attention to itself and with heat coloring, would closely match that gorgeous blue color....it is all about increasing the flow.

The screws now are an homage to gun actions, as far as I can figure, but that doesn't necessarily work in this context...again, imo.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
Ya know, if I had this knife with both versions (Torx and slotted) I am thinking I'd also prefer the torx. A dagger is all about symmetry, too.

I'd have to see it. Still and all, this is Rick's vision and he's the boss. Torx is too modern to be traditional. Yet.

Coop
 
Steven, thanks for eleborating on this. I see and understand your points and I think I agree. But as Coop said to be certain I have to see it. No matter what kind of screws it's a great knife with lots of flow and color:cool::thumbup:

Marcel
 
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SharpByCoop said:
Ya know, if I had this knife with both versions (Torx and slotted) I am thinking I'd also prefer the torx. A dagger is all about symmetry, too.

I'd have to see it. Still and all, this is Rick's vision and he's the boss. Torx is too modern to be traditional. Yet.

Coop
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Good point Coop.
Though I can see the Torx possibly adding aesthetically, IMO the traditional slotted screws fits this folder design.

It's an outstanding folder. Yet no matter how fine a piece, we can always sit back and throw out ways to improve it. Some would even say the slots should be indexed. I suggest to just enjoy it as the maker choose to create it. :)
 
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