Rick Menefee: "Shadow Stockman"

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kamagong said:
That's another nice one Elliott. It looks like a pretty svelte knife at 4" long and 3 1/4 ounces. It's been a December to remember for you, with this stockman, Enrique's HTT, and John Howser's slimline trapper. You've picked 1-blade, two-blade, and 3-blade knives. What's next? You don't have a Bose Congress to share with us tomorrow, do you? That would be the icing on the cake!

Great work Rick! So how much harder is it to make a 3-blader compared to a 1-blader?

- Christian
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Christian, I'm starting to get a little worried with you keeping tabs on me like this. :eek:

No "congress" pattern coming.

It's been a great month, no doubt. (Now, stay away from my windows! :p)

I truly appreciate the great comments. :cool:
 
wagglebee said:
Elliott, I remember seeing this in it's early stages a few weeks ago when Rick was sending me all the pictures.

It hardly does the finished product justice, Rick nailed it.
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Rob, that was one of the first images of the knife I had seen but for a couple that Rick had sent.

I didn't want to say anything about the knife in the Menefee thread until I had a chance to actually receive it and brag on it a little. :D
 
Thats cool Elliott. Perfect size IMHO. I too noticed the Spey blade spring looks to be a touch low, but who cares :D its cool...

How did you come to choose the scale material, or was it Ricks choosing ?
I've never owned a Micarta scaled knife, how does it feel in hand ?
 
338375 said:
Thats cool Elliott. Perfect size IMHO. I too noticed the Spey blade spring looks to be a touch low, but who cares :D its cool...

How did you come to choose the scale material, or was it Ricks choosing ?
I've never owned a Micarta scaled knife, how does it feel in hand ?
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Thanks, Mike. :thumbup:

When Rick and I discussed it at the Blade Show he told me that he intended to build a shadow stockman before attempting to build a more gussied up version. (Understandable as it takes some of the elements out of the equation.)

I can't recall if he actually had borrowed a stockman built by Reese Bose or just had the pattern. (I seem to recall him having the actual knife at some point in time.)

Anyway, Rick told me that he built it the way Reese did on his shadow stockman by utilizing green canvas micarta and the bomb shield.

I have no complaints whatsoever with the material as it's virtually bombproof and affords a really nice grip in hand. This knife is perfect for virtually any task you can throw at it.

As I mentioned, the camera angle and lighting made that spring/liner issue look more pronounced than it appears to the eye (or fingernail).

Also, unfortunately the lighting didn't really capture the swedging on the two smaller blades all that well. Maybe I'll see if I can get a better pic.
 
Okay, I guess it's not good to drink eggnog spiked with Elijah Craig before taking images...(I'm just sayin') :eek:

(The two images I took of the springs/liners...well, let's just say they were cloudier (and more out of focus) than the weather outside. :rolleyes:)

Here's the rest of the shots I just attempted...

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The Big Man is certainly getting profficient at those swedges. :thumbup:
 
This was one of the harder knifes i have made. I was scared of it at many times thru the building of it. I was very happy with how the knife came out. The blade that is sitting low is not anywhere close to the picture. Its maybe
.003 off. I have already cut out my second one just so i wont forget how its done. trying to fit everything in without rubbing anywhere is the hard part. I think it came out very nice.
 
Upon deep reflection - and a little closer look at the additional pics, I've changed my mind!!
It is NOT a good first effort!!
:eek::eek:



It is a GREAT first effort! Way to go Rick!:D
I think you need a hat with Hat Trick on it!
:rolleyes:
 
Elliot, Congrats on a Excellent MENEFFE MADE
Stockman! It HAS been a great month for you
my friend! Enjoy them all!
Rick just keeps making things happen out there in
Okie land! Great Job Buddy! Hats off to
the Big Man!!:D


Jason
 
elliott i believe this is the only micarta that i've ever seen that was pretty. love the flat grinds & the even glaze polish. thanks for showing. even an ole dog like me can be surprised sometimes.--dennis [happy new year ]
 
Happy New Year to you all and thanks for sending Rick the well deserved attaboys! :cool::thumbup:
 
Great lookin' knife Rick, I love the Birds Eye Rivets/Pivots, they really stand out without the bolsters.
 
Blues said:
Thanks, Mike. :thumbup:

When Rick and I discussed it at the Blade Show he told me that he intended to build a shadow stockman before attempting to build a more gussied up version. (Understandable as it takes some of the elements out of the equation.)

I can't recall if he actually had borrowed a stockman built by Reese Bose or just had the pattern. (I seem to recall him having the actual knife at some point in time.)

Anyway, Rick told me that he built it the way Reese did on his shadow stockman by utilizing green canvas micarta and the bomb shield.

I have no complaints whatsoever with the material as it's virtually bombproof and affords a really nice grip in hand. This knife is perfect for virtually any task you can throw at it.

As I mentioned, the camera angle and lighting made that spring/liner issue look more pronounced than it appears to the eye (or fingernail).

Also, unfortunately the lighting didn't really capture the swedging on the two smaller blades all that well. Maybe I'll see if I can get a better pic.
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Blues said:
Okay, I guess it's not good to drink eggnog spiked with Elijah Craig before taking images...(I'm just sayin') :eek:

(The two images I took of the springs/liners...well, let's just say they were cloudier (and more out of focus) than the weather outside. :rolleyes:)

Here's the rest of the shots I just attempted...

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I'd say those pictures came out good. They show the detail very nicely.
I've never really entertained the idea of a slip joint with non-traditional scales, but I like it... In the pics, it looks like the scales have some orange coloring down the middle. When I first saw it, it reminded me of a Rainbow Trout :D.
Although the Trout isn't green :eek: I've seen a lot of spey blades, but that one looks like it was made for some serious speyin :D

It has sort of a utilitarian look when the blades are closed, but when opened up, you can see, that ain't no run of the mill Stockman. :thumbup:

I could see that knife being one that gets put in pocket daily.

rickmenefee said:
This was one of the harder knifes i have made. I was scared of it at many times thru the building of it. I was very happy with how the knife came out. The blade that is sitting low is not anywhere close to the picture. Its maybe
.003 off. I have already cut out my second one just so i wont forget how its done. trying to fit everything in without rubbing anywhere is the hard part. I think it came out very nice.
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I don't think you will get any argument here Rick, it does look very nice.
I can only imagine how hard it is to get the blades to not rub, as well as having everything else come out right

DennisStrickland said:
elliott i believe this is the only micarta that i've ever seen that was pretty. love the flat grinds & the even glaze polish. thanks for showing. even an ole dog like me can be surprised sometimes.--dennis [happy new year ]
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I agree with you 100% Dennis
 
That is a knife of beauty begging to be used! Rick's work is something I enjoy to see, its varied piece to piece, has his own flare that differs to other slipjoint makers, and helps set a benchmark for quality!

Keep em coming! :)
 
338375 said:
I'd say those pictures came out good. They show the detail very nicely.
I've never really entertained the idea of a slip joint with non-traditional scales, but I like it... In the pics, it looks like the scales have some orange coloring down the middle. When I first saw it, it reminded me of a Rainbow Trout :D.
Although the Trout isn't green :eek: I've seen a lot of spey blades, but that one looks like it was made for some serious speyin :D

It has sort of a utilitarian look when the blades are closed, but when opened up, you can see, that ain't no run of the mill Stockman. :thumbup:

I could see that knife being one that gets put in pocket daily.



I don't think you will get any argument here Rick, it does look very nice.
I can only imagine how hard it is to get the blades to not rub, as well as having everything else come out right



I agree with you 100% Dennis
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Mike & all,
Ever since knife Co's (or whoever), invented man made materials for handles,they have been trying & using them,on traditional knives.They just were limited in the technology,& what came of it,what they had. If you study old traditional knives,you will see,there are plenty out there,with synthetic scales,that are way older than you or I
I myself do not consider the scales non-traditional.Rick does micarta inlaid shields,on micarta scales & guess what,Remington did that on pocket knives,before I was born (not micarta,obviously,but some type of comp. material)
Two thoughts here ,
one,if there was micarta a hundred years back,alotta old time collectable knives would be floatin' around with scales in better shape
two,I hear alot of trad. forumite's here saying , "that'd be an awesome knife to hand down through the generations" . Well,a knife like this one here in this thread,will be around in working order,with no cracks in the scales,a waaay lot longer than some materials that we droool over.
-Vince :)
 
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Elliott that is a great all around package. It screams to be used and I am sure you will give it plenty of pocket time. You have had a very blessed Holiday Season as far as knives are concerned and if the rest of your life was as blessed you are a very fortunate man. As for traditional, I have some 100+ year old pocket knives that I can only wish had been scaled in Micarta as they are near mint except for broken natural material handles. The phenolic resin scaled knives I have approaching those ages are still intact.

Congrats to Rick for branching out with such success and to you Elliott.

BTW: Can I have your Christmas pocket lint?
 
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