Introducing my friend´s work (PIC)

Ivan Campos

Ivan Campos

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Flavio Ikoma is a full-time maker and has been making knives for almost ten years now.
Although he can make most anything the customer desires - from automatic folders to sword canes, not to mention his famous small fighters - he is now specializing in liner lock folders, like this one, wich has a 440C blade, anodized titanium liners, bolsters and clip and carbon fiber handle slabs. he is a very picky maker and - in my opinion, after eight years working with all Brazilian makers - is our best maker today. some forumites who saw his job at the Blade Show know what I mean.
Best of all: his prices are incredible! You have to see it to believe!

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For more info, you can contact me, as Flavio does not have an e-mail yet, or you may call him at 00-55-18-2220115. He is an English teacher.

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Ivan Campos
Full-time knifemaker...finally!
http://www.bitweb.com.br/users/campos/
 
Me likes very much !
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I agree very sweet
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Does he have a web site or a dealer that is handling his knives?
 
His fixed blade work ain't too shabby neither!!!
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I bought this beauty at the Blade Show.

More importantly, Ivan and Flavio are real gentlemen above and beyond their knifemaking abilities.

Blues

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[This message has been edited by Blues (edited 11-25-2000).]
 
That tanto is great, how much did it cost you?

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Thanks for your interest, gentlemen.
Hello, Blues. i was wondering how long would it take for you to show up.
Regarding the folder, it costs US$ 250,00 and delivery time is 3-4 months. A simpler version, with G-10 handles and no bolsters, would cost around US$ 200,00.
Judge, that tanto was made to be taken to the Blade Show last year. I have a very similar blade, made of the same steel, unmounted - it will cost around US$ 350,00 afetr Flavio finishes it.
Regarding dealers, you can see mauro Machado´s site (www.taymoknives.com). It is in English and has a number of knives of other Brazilian makers offered there, but no knives by Flavio at this moment.
If soemone wish to place an order, e-mail me or call him.
Best regards

P.S.: I´ll be posting a drawing of another of his folders later today.


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Ivan Campos
Full-time knifemaker...finally!
http://www.bitweb.com.br/users/campos/
 
5.5" Daryl Meier (1095/15n20) damascus blade.
Ebony and silver fittings.
Mosaic pin.
Brazilian pine (Riga) saya.

OAL is 10.75" sheathed.


Blues


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[This message has been edited by Blues (edited 11-25-2000).]
 
I should add that Flavio tried to match the wood grain to the damascus pattern - very successfully indeed.

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Ivan Campos
Full-time knifemaker...finally!
http://www.bitweb.com.br/users/campos/
 
Ivan,

Nice knives!

Michael

PS: If you click on the edit button, you can "cut and paste" the live link to your site from my signiture line....

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[This message has been edited by C4 (edited 11-27-2000).]
 
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