Many blades ago....
My first knife from Rick,was purchased by me in the exchange here,on BF's,from a dealer.It was a linerless jack knife. I spotted a flaw in the mechanics,something that definitely would cause the knife to fail to operate,in the very near future.It got past Rick & certainly the dealer,not me though. I got in touch with the dealer & he suggested I talk to Rick directly,since I asked for the replacement to be a little different.
I did & within a week or so,I had a jack with liners,built by a knife maker who was a man of his word.It was such an improvement over the first knife,that I recognized the talent that Rick had.He improved the design & made a superior knife.It was like a razor ,the blade.I had not seen many knives with blades like his,only from a few makers who were really recognized for a grind like that.
I was impressed,but moreso,just talking with him & of his good nature. I asked him if he'd make more knives.How about one a week Rick ? He laughed.
Now Rick,is a good buddy & not a small guy. He loves knives just like you & I. He EDC's,sometimes,a knife I gave him,that you or I would want a shoulder holster for =). He is always thinking about new patterns. He likes a big knife,but realizes,for the average guy in this modern world,an EDC folder suits more people if it is a realistic size.
Here's where I'm going with this ramble.
We've seen the "Front Pocket",a smaller T Bose BP rendition.His Zulu ,full size,is scaled to 3-7/8",approx.,and recently I posted an even smaller one. He has a 3-3/8" dog leg jack & smaller "Pup Leg" at 2-7/8 " gent size.
Now I'd like to show you a knife that always is a lumber jack's size,brought to you by Rick in a more reasonable EDC size of 3-5/8" approx. This is a fiddleback,a pattern I love,but always seen huge,this one should be a winner.
I really like the way Rick modify's a pattern,the way he thinks it'll be improved.
Good job Rick,keep up the great work & keep making your knives,you have a talent that some guys dream of having. :thumbup:
-Vince
If everything goes good,I'll try to post some more shots with other size knives for comparison,this weekend & it is my pleasure
Another great Menefee Made knife. :thumbup: