Ray Cover Folders

stefanschlaegel · Jun 23, 2007

I recently got ( from whome ?

) this 3 1/2 inch-closed one and it is really a "Hand-Schmeichler" (German) and I really "love" it

; sorry, I couldn't find the English word.

AndyS · Jun 23, 2007

I got this recently, my first of Ray's work, and am blown away by it.

Andrew

VCM3 · Jun 25, 2007

I was lucky to pick this up in the BladeForums exchange last week.I am glad I did.You should take a look at this.......

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This knife has ATS-34 bladesteel,nice deep hollw grind,Ray Covers satin hand rubbed finish,dovetailed "S" bolster,black fiber liners,tapered tang,filed thumbrest,and blue dyed giraffe bones handle slabs and a lanyard tube The leather belt loop sheath is freakin' awesome,the knife hits a point in it,just "sucks" in,smooth.

RandyW · Jun 25, 2007

stefanschlaegel said:
I recently got ( from whome ? ) this 3 1/2 inch-closed one and it is really a "Hand-Schmeichler" (German) and I really "love" it ; sorry, I couldn't find the English word.

Schmeichler..to english adulator
blandisher
blandishers
cajoler
coaxer
flatterer
sycophant

I think he likes it

Durwood · Jun 25, 2007

Here's one I haven't had out for a while. I sent pics of it to Thomason the other day...not to sell it, just for show! It's one of a kind.

malextwo · Jun 25, 2007

That abalone (pauia?) is awesome!!!

Mike

stefanschlaegel · Jun 26, 2007

RandyW said:
Schmeichler..to english adulator
blandisher
blandishers
cajoler
coaxer
flatterer
sycophant

Thanks a lot RandyW : but ..... which one is the approptiatest ?

Stefan

stefanschlaegel · Jun 26, 2007

I like the shape of the blade very much, Darwin, but not so much the shape of the handle - because it is not straight at the front.
Stefan

DaggerBlade · Jun 27, 2007

Vince, Exceptional knives. The fixed blade just blows me away.

VCM3 · Jun 27, 2007

DaggerBlade said:
Vince, Exceptional knives. The fixed blade just blows me away.

Thanks Frank, I have recently got back into Ray Covers knives.He makes a really well built gorgeous knife.
Thanks for adding all the pictures guys,
-Vince

canineforge · Jul 16, 2007

Always glad to post one of Ray's knives. Just received this one from David on the exchange (using his picture, too).
Similar to Vince and Elliott's jigged bone slipjoints shown. 3 1/2-inch, ATS-34.
Ray told Elliott and me at Blade that he was taking off in his R.V. soon, but planned on keeping some knives coming out of the shop when he wasn't on the road. Let's hope!

- Joe

fewpop · Jul 16, 2007

I don't know how I missed this thread the first time around, but I'm glad I got to see those fine Ray Covers now.

I'm just a tad partial towards `em myself.

A great group of folders you guys are showin' here. :thumbup:

jivedaddy · Jul 17, 2007

fewpop said:
I don't know how I missed this thread the first time around, but I'm glad I got to see those fine Ray Covers now.

I'm just a tad partial towards `em myself.

A great group of folders you guys are showin' here. :thumbup:

Same Here!!!

malextwo · Jul 18, 2007

Until this thread I had always had mixed feelings about Ray's knives. They were, of course, finely crafted, but, (blame it on the photography?) out of balance or proportion to me. Fortunately, when finding the opportunity to purchase one, I jumped on it (last week?), bought it, and said, "What the hell..."

Since receiving this knife I can't put it down. It's one of Rays more humble offerings (compared to some in this thread) but it feels so right in the hand! Very well balanced, beautiful fit and finish... I just can't say enough about it - so I won't...

Mike

fudo · Jul 19, 2007

The folders are very nice. I've never seen any of Ray's work except for a pair of riverboat daggers that I got in a trade. They're very nice too.