Ray Laconico - Framelock

Congrats on a fine knife! I have admired Rays work for a while now. The term "clean" certainly comes to mind when you look at Ray's work.

Ken
 
Just something about the lines....sleek, modern, yet it reminds me of something old....a great knife for sure! Congrats!
 
Miasma said:
The only reason I haven't got a Ray Laconio is because someone in customs would pinch it. If I ever go to the states, Ray can expect a call from me :D
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I wonder if you would have better chances if he mailed the blade and the handle separately.

And that said, I think I want to work in customs now. Free stuff all day.
 
Thanks for posting the pictures and thanks to everyone for the kind words. I need to come up with a name for this model. At first I wasn't sure Mr. Clean wanted a swedge because the original of this design didn't have one. I asked him and he said yes. I added the swedge after the knife was already done and those pictures were taken. Here's a picture of the knife with the swedge (it's the top knife). The middle and bottom knives are linerlocks.
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You deserve it man! Some people I recognize have some sweet knives so I think that says a lot about your style. Hehehe, you can call it "The Clean", ah, because your lines are soooo clean :D

All the props are well deserved, me for making a great decision, you for making a great knife! :D
raylaconico said:
Thanks for posting the pictures and thanks to everyone for the kind words. I need to come up with a name for this model. At first I wasn't sure Mr. Clean wanted a swedge because the original of this design didn't have one. I asked him and he said yes. I added the swedge after the knife was already done and those pictures were taken. Here's a picture of the knife with the swedge (it's the top knife). The middle and bottom knives are linerlocks.
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Thanks again Mike! BTW, the blade steel is CPM154, not 154cm. They're not exactly the same.
I just read this entire thread and I'm feeling really good right now. You put me in the same sentence as RJ Martin, DDR, and CRK. Also Ken Erickson just made a nice comment. I'm not worthy:eek:. These guys are some of my knifemaking heroes:)
 
I wish production companies made readily available, simple, well executed designs like this. Beautiful work!
 
Once I recover a little from my Umnumzaan, Ray is getting a phone call or email from me.
 
raylaconico said:
Thanks again Mike! BTW, the blade steel is CPM154, not 154cm. They're not exactly the same.
I just read this entire thread and I'm feeling really good right now. You put me in the same sentence as RJ Martin, DDR, and CRK. Also Ken Erickson just made a nice comment. I'm not worthy:eek:. These guys are some of my knifemaking heroes:)
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DOH! I thought I read 154CM CPM154 makes me even more happy! Well, I own of each of those guys' knives and yours is definitely in the rotation, hell it's with me today. Even just that says a lot but line the knives up side by side and you can draw a lot of comparisons in the quality, functionality, and fit and finish areas.
Tsujigiri said:
I wish production companies made readily available, simple, well executed designs like this. Beautiful work!
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No, no ya don't! That takes all the fun out of getting a custom handmade piece especially at a price point where Ray puts his knives.
Reeek said:
Once I recover a little from my Umnumzaan, Ray is getting a phone call or email from me.
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Well, look at it this way, if you PM him now your knife will be ready by the time you recovered!! :D
 
Mr. Clean said:
No, no ya don't! That takes all the fun out of getting a custom handmade piece especially at a price point where Ray puts his knives.
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Assuming you can afford a custom. It would be great to see a big manufacturer do a collaboration with this guy.
 
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