Rick Menefee Knives...

[joeradza]

John, now you've gone and made me crazy. All the ogling over the mammoth spear and now you post the LC that I have somewhere in my wish list photos. If I was still a teenager I'd have a poster of that knife. Absolutely gorgeous!!

 

[MT Damascus]

Rick builds a great knife,

 

[VCM3]

Here is a WIP bench shot from Menefee. He is currently finishing up the " Group Buy " Pacheco folders. This one here is for Bladeforum member Azazello.

 

[Azazello]

Salivating.

 

[VCM3]

The Pacheco folders from the group buy

 

[Azazello]

Here's that same Pacheco, finished out.

 

[Azazello]

And here's the whole nuclear family.

 

[Chris Montgomery]

All three are beauties, but the shield, long pull and cut swedge on the middle one captivate me.

Chris

 

[Azazello]

That's one of Rick's old Front Pockets. I've had it maybe nine years and carry it a lot. Great blade on it.

 

[tleav61]

I like them all, and I agree with Chris, that old front pocket grabs me, too. Nice trio.

 

[tiguy7]

Rick’s talents are not limited to knives. He rehandled some spatulae for me.

 

[Leslie Tomville]

I have been a fan of Rick’s knives for quite some time, but I normally do not allow myself to buy customs. However, and there is always a however, I noticed that he was starting a group buy of the Bent Gunstock pattern that was developed by Tony Bose; one of my favorites. Rick has redesigned the blade in a way which I prefer. I just could not resist the opportunity and asked him to make mine with Ironwood. Here are the work in progress photos he posted online. I could not believe this Ironwood. I have never seen such a wild grain pattern. The knife should be ready for delivery in a couple weeks. Hopefully, this will generate more discussion of his knives.


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[Dan of Bazz Clazz]

I only have 1 Menefee, that I grabbed after seeing it here on BF awhile back.
Rick's "16 Bore" with snakewood scales, this one actually made by his brother Rocky.
A great addition to my B&T collection

 

[black mamba]

Leslie, that looks like a phenomenal piece, can't wait to see it finished!

 

[Leslie Tomville]

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Thanks Jeff black mamba . That means a lot coming from you. You have impeccable taste in knives, and it makes me feel good that you like what Rick has done so far.

It has been a treat being able to see his work in progress photos. He worked on this group of bent gunstocks for a solid week, but now he is back at his day job. I will have to be patient.

The first photo I posted above was one I saw on Rick’s Instagram a long time ago. I really like that knife. So when he announced that he was doing the pattern once again, I asked him to make one like it for me. The only difference being the filed bolster I selected for my knife. The second photo is an earlier shot of the actual Ironwood handle material for my knife. Would you say that is burl or just a wavy grain pattern?

 

[black mamba]

I'm not an expert, but it looks like burl to me.

 

[dcpritch]

Looks like it’s been a while since someone posted on this great thread, and I know it’s not because Ricky’s knives aren’t being used.

Here’s what I am carrying today, a #MenefeeMade backpocket with a 3-1/2” blade, lovely swedge, burlap micarta covers, and a stylish micarta shield. Brass liners add some ooomph in looks and heft.

Ricky sends his knives out sharp - you should see how this baby slices through fresh muffins! Like a hot knife through butter!

 

[black mamba]

Man, that's a beauty!

 

[joeradza]

Looks like it’s been a while since someone posted on this great thread, and I know it’s not because Ricky’s knives aren’t being used.

Here’s what I am carrying today, a #MenefeeMade backpocket with a 3-1/2” blade, lovely swedge, burlap micarta covers, and a stylish micarta shield. Brass liners add some ooomph in looks and heft.

Ricky sends his knives out sharp - you should see how this baby slices through fresh muffins! Like a hot knife through butter!

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Hot!

 

[dcpritch]

Man, that's a beauty!

Hot!

Thanks gents, I'm glad to be carrying such a fine blade.