Sfreddo Integral Chute

[xaman]

Thanks to a generous fellow collector, I was able to score this very nice chute integral by Rodrigo Sfreddo.

4 7/8" blade, 9 5/8" overall ladder damascus, stag scales.

Here's a shot with the John White Gentleman Bowie that was discussed here before. They both have been seeing a little carry time

Thanks Paul!

 

[Marcel54]

Eli, that's a nice catch. Congrats.

Marcel

 

[RogerP]

Those are both great scores.

Roger

 

[JParanee]

Two fantastic knives from 2 of the best if not the best out there ... Congrats in a big way

 

[betzner]

Love that Sfreddo! Great visual match up with the White.

 

[peterinct]

BEAUTIFUL pair of knives. Congrats!

Question: How do they feel in the hand comparitively? I would think the Sfreddo is heavier being an integral.

Peter

 

[xaman]

Thanks gentlemen.

BEAUTIFUL pair of knives. Congrats!

Question: How do they feel in the hand comparitively? I would think the Sfreddo is heavier being an integral.

Peter

Peter, you are correct, the integral is heavier. The White knife isn't a lightweight with the fileworked liners and elephant bark ivory, but the Sfreddo does outweigh it by a bit.

They both are fairly handle heavy. The Sfreddo balances at the back of the forward pins. The White balances at the forward pin ---- so both balance about an inch behind the guard.

 

[peterinct]

Thanks Eli. They are an impressive pair of knives.

Peter

 

[mrappraisit]

I think that is the best looking chute knife I have seen. Generally they don't do a thing for me, but that one is sweet. The gentelman bowie is no slouch either. Congrats!:thumbup:

 

[Kevin Jones]

Very similar profiles. We are seeing what style knives you are drawn to. Congrats.

 

[CarpScot]

I'm normally not fond of damascus or integrals, but I really love both on that knife. Congrats.

 

[xaman]

Very similar profiles. We are seeing what style knives you are drawn to. Congrats.

LOL, you are correct.

I love the size --- this is about the largest knife I can carry comfortably concealed in the hot weather of Texas.

I love an aggresive blade profile (normally clip or trailing points.)

And I love natural handle materials...

I'm also very glad to have both of these makers represented in my humble collection :thumbup:

 

[Doug C]

Humble collection. LOL.
Thanks for sharing and Congratulations, Eli ! :thumbup:
It doesn't get much better than those two.
What vintage is the Sfreddo ?


Doug

 

[Jon Brand]

I love that knife.

 

[nate3993]

DAM those are nice

 

[csc]

Another awsome knife by Sfreddo, how does it balance in your hand? were is the balance point?

Chad

 

[xaman]

Humble collection. LOL.
Thanks for sharing and Congratulations, Eli ! :thumbup:
It doesn't get much better than those two.
What vintage is the Sfreddo ?


Doug

Doug, this was completed late October 07, and has his JS stamp on it.

 

[T.K.C.]

WOW!!! That knife makes my heart stop!!! That Damascus & gorgeous stag REALLY look incredible together. I LOVE everything about that knife.

 

[Keith Montgomery]

I like it, but for me the ricasso area is to wide.

 

[Joss]

I really like it, but it would be even nicer with a thinner tang, in my opinion.