My favorite custom so far - Eddie Baca

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I picked this up at the PKA show here in Denver and just now got around to scanning it. (No digital camera.)

It's got blue G10 scales and bronze bolsters. (Not heat colored or anodized.)

It's slightly used NOW but when I got it it was flawless. Isn't it lovely? :D

Eddie and his wife are the nicest people! At the show I said something like, "I don't know if you remember me but I'd emailed you a couple times way back and..." He says, "You're Jim, right?" I was shocked! Ever walked into a store 6 months since you'd last been there and the owner calls you by name? It was like that, only better.

I've dealt with makers before who act like they're doing you a favor by selling you a knife. Eddie is the exact opposite. He acts like you're doing HIM a favor by admiring and/or buying his knives and really appreciates his customers. He's one of those makers who make you feel like you don't care if you ever buy a knife from a different maker ever again. :D He's currently at #1 on my short list of favorites.

Sorry for the lousy scan. :(
 

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Nice looking folder! What kind of a head is on the pivot screw? Don't believe I have seen that style before.
 
It's actually a hex head with 4 dots surrounding it. The dots seem to be only decorative and not what you'd use to turn it like Microtech's are.
 
I've said it before and I'll say it again.

Eddie is the best.

Very nice score, by the way. I like the blue on bronze look. Is that his 9907?

Very smooth lines!

-j
 
I placed an order last week for one of Eddie's small wharncliffe folders. I haven't seen his work in person but his designs really appeal to me. Here's his web site if anyone is interested in taking a look. http://www.eddiejbaca.com/

Nice looking knife Lead :)
 
Thanks for all of the kind compliments Jim I appreciate it.

Hi J. Yes Jims knife is a 9907 model.

Thanks everyone. take care

Eddie Baca
 
I concur. Eddie is a great knife maker and is going places. I have regular contact with him since he has worked several hours per week in my shop for the past few years. I love his knives and his increase in orders shows that the customers do too. Keep it up Eddie!
 
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