Laconico mini Jasmine framelock

lambertiana · Mar 26, 2011

I posted this yesterday in the general forum, but it might be appropriate to put it here, too.

Today I picked up a framelock from Ray, what he calls a mini Jasmine. The blade is just a hair under 3", S35VN.

And with the knife that is now being displaced from my pocket

As expected, it has Ray's exceptional fit and finish and spotless blade grind. The action is very smooth.

As I regularly visit Ray, I get to see many of the knives that he makes, and I am impressed by how consistent his quality is.

Dr Heelhook · Mar 27, 2011

Exquisite.

raylaconico · Mar 27, 2011

Thanks for posting the pics.

Thanks Dr. Heelhook for the compliment.

I really want to start making fancier folders. Maybe with bolsters and more dressy materials. I think I'll do that next, just as soon as I find the time.

cnas122 · Mar 27, 2011

nice. Ray's work has progressed a lot over the last couple years. I remember when he made his first slippy...about a year after I asked him if he was going to keep making them and he said he was going to concentrate on fixed blades. I'm glad he changed his mind....

Serge Panchenko · Mar 27, 2011

Sweet!!!

RussB · Mar 27, 2011

Very cool! congrats.

I have one of the larger versions and I love it, superb knife.

Will there be any more mini's in the future Ray?

raylaconico · Mar 27, 2011

Russ, I've enjoyed making the smaller pocket knives lately. Yes, I'll be making more mini's.

Mr. Clean · Mar 27, 2011

raylaconico said:
Thanks for posting the pics.

Thanks Dr. Heelhook for the compliment.

I really want to start making fancier folders. Maybe with bolsters and more dressy materials. I think I'll do that next, just as soon as I find the time.

Oh no

raylaconico · Mar 27, 2011

Mr. Clean said:
Oh no

Mike, I'll still be making the simple ones too

Buffalohump · Mar 28, 2011

Looking forward to seeing those! :thumbup:

raylaconico said:
I really want to start making fancier folders. Maybe with bolsters and more dressy materials. I think I'll do that next, just as soon as I find the time.

Mr. Clean · Mar 28, 2011

raylaconico said:
Mike, I'll still be making the simple ones too

I just feel bad for my wallet :grumpy: Oh and my wife and kids too

:thumbup:

Andrew Colglazier · Mar 28, 2011

raylaconico said:
Mike, I'll still be making the simple ones too

Thank god..............

Andy

RussB · Mar 28, 2011

raylaconico said:
Russ, I've enjoyed making the smaller pocket knives lately. Yes, I'll be making more mini's.

Excellent!

Nathan Ihrke · Mar 28, 2011

I ordered one just like this because I lik it so much. I have a chisel grind tanto by Ray and it is easily the smoothest knife I have including my seb and um. Thanks for posting pics of this beauty

raylaconico · Mar 29, 2011

Thanks Nathan. That was the only tanto, chisel tipped folder I have ever done. I'm glad you're enjoying it.