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One of the great things about our hobby is the opportunity to meet (both here on the forums and in person at the shows) truly fine gentlemen and world class makers. Fortunately, most of the folks in the latter category also qualify for the first, and Richard Rogers is a fine example of both.
We've been fortunate to have Richard here on our forum of late and I know that he's been kind enough to share trade secrets with other makers that I'm very fond of such as Ken Erickson (by way of one example).
Over the past few years at the Blade Show I've had the good fortune to be selected two or three times in Richard's drawings yet haven't been lucky enough to have the opportunity of purchasing the knife that I had my eye on. (The good news is that my lost opportunities went to good friends and so all was not for naught.)
As luck would have it, Richard noticed that I was not walking away with any of his knives and asked me what I'd have liked had I had the chance. I told him last year that I'd have jumped at the sowbelly he'd brought if it was scaled with stag, bone or ivory.
Fast forward to this year's show...Richard sent word out through Gus that he wanted to see me. When I went over he showed me a beautiful jigged bone sowbelly which he gave me first right of refusal on. However, since he quickly mentioned that I could have another scale material if I didn't mind waiting a month or two after the show, I took advantage of the generous offer and asked for ivory.
True to his word, Richard contacted me to let me know that the knife was ready and provided a couple of images many of you will have already seen on the forum.
Well, let me tell you that neither Richard nor I are professional photographers. The images that follow do not adequately depict the fine knife I took receipt of today. Fit, finish, grind, action, materials, half stops and every other item on the mental checklist are truly first rate in every way. The knife is rock solid and yet very refined at the same time.
What I'm saying is that there is a lot of merit to all the praise for Richard's work I've been listening to from Gus for all these years. His work is truly world class.
So, now on to the knife and some particulars.
Pattern: Sowbelly
Scales: Pre-ban Elephant Ivory
Length: ~ 3 7/8" closed
Weight: 3 3/8 ounces
Steel: CPM-154
Frame: 416 Stainless w/ Integral Bolsters
Features: Half Stops, File Work & Shield
I want to thank Richard for the opportunity to add one of his fine knives to my collection. If I have anything to say about it, it won't be the last.
As always, your thoughts and comments are welcome.
We've been fortunate to have Richard here on our forum of late and I know that he's been kind enough to share trade secrets with other makers that I'm very fond of such as Ken Erickson (by way of one example).
Over the past few years at the Blade Show I've had the good fortune to be selected two or three times in Richard's drawings yet haven't been lucky enough to have the opportunity of purchasing the knife that I had my eye on. (The good news is that my lost opportunities went to good friends and so all was not for naught.)
As luck would have it, Richard noticed that I was not walking away with any of his knives and asked me what I'd have liked had I had the chance. I told him last year that I'd have jumped at the sowbelly he'd brought if it was scaled with stag, bone or ivory.
Fast forward to this year's show...Richard sent word out through Gus that he wanted to see me. When I went over he showed me a beautiful jigged bone sowbelly which he gave me first right of refusal on. However, since he quickly mentioned that I could have another scale material if I didn't mind waiting a month or two after the show, I took advantage of the generous offer and asked for ivory.
True to his word, Richard contacted me to let me know that the knife was ready and provided a couple of images many of you will have already seen on the forum.
Well, let me tell you that neither Richard nor I are professional photographers. The images that follow do not adequately depict the fine knife I took receipt of today. Fit, finish, grind, action, materials, half stops and every other item on the mental checklist are truly first rate in every way. The knife is rock solid and yet very refined at the same time.
What I'm saying is that there is a lot of merit to all the praise for Richard's work I've been listening to from Gus for all these years. His work is truly world class.
So, now on to the knife and some particulars.
Pattern: Sowbelly
Scales: Pre-ban Elephant Ivory
Length: ~ 3 7/8" closed
Weight: 3 3/8 ounces
Steel: CPM-154
Frame: 416 Stainless w/ Integral Bolsters
Features: Half Stops, File Work & Shield
I want to thank Richard for the opportunity to add one of his fine knives to my collection. If I have anything to say about it, it won't be the last.
As always, your thoughts and comments are welcome.
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