Rick Menefee Knives...

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!!
 
Rick builds a great knife,

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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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Thanks Jeff black mamba 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?
 
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! :rolleyes: Like a hot knife through butter!

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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! :rolleyes: Like a hot knife through butter!

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