Sharp Curves Ahead!!!!!

[Raymond Richard]

This was one of those blades that while I was forging it I was asking myself why. Kind of looks like there was a reason, at least to me now. The blade is just over 7" and is 52100. The guard was forged out of 1065 and I used both wagon wheel and anchor chain wrought iron for the fittings. The handle is axis crown stag with a new dye job. Overall its 13".

 

[jhiggins]

There's only one word to describe your work, Ray. Excellence. There's also one word that describes you as a knifemaker: PROLIFIC! Man, it seems like you crank out a new knife every day! To top it all off, your work is really inspiring! Well done, and KEEP 'EM COMIN'!

 

[peter nap]

Can't say much more than that!

 

[Sweany]

Pro Lific indeed! 5 smokes

 

[Will52100]

Looking good Ray, she looks real mean!

 

[Mark Williams]

Whoa!!

That's kickin' Ray. Nice , nice dye on that stag.

 

[indian george]

You Ole Dog Done Good Again. Me Like.

 

[John Andrews]

Ray, pretty NICE! You followed your free flow on that one, huh? I really like your work, fella.

 

[Possum]

Howdy There....!
That is one "Good Lookin" blade...! Beautiful work, the shape and the style go together great. Nice Job...!

 

[ddavelarsen]

Well that image goes straight to my "Best Of" folder. Dang Raymond you make some really nice knives. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Dan Gray]

Ray keep kicking them out your hot...

permanganate on the Crown ?

 

[J. Neilson]

Oh, that is very sweet. Nice one Ray.

 

[happycat]

Beautiful job! I like the dye job on the stag, and the whole thing just FLOWS,
Way to go!
Ed

 

[blgoode]

I want to learn to make that mommy


Where did you learn to make fittings....?

 

[Raymond Richard]

After 10 years of fumbling some things you just learn.

 

[Bruce Evans]

Sorry I didn't post sooner Ray...
This is a outstanding piece....Bet she feels even sweeter than she looks.
Bruce

 

[p moore]

Okay,Ray. I like the blade shape, no noticable plunge. the guard looks great, that ferrel is first rate. The stag is smooth and very fine dye job. The ring in the butt finishes it off...well, I guess I like everything. Great package!