Every once in a while, I see something that just grips me, and I decide
I just have to have one! You folks
know the feeling.
Gus is from Brazil and has been posting his out-of-the-norm tactical knives on a a few US forums. I spotted one of these and was drawn in.
I emailed and talked to him about a version for me. I have quite a few 'white' knives and wanted to extend this focus.
After discussion I told him outfit it with white micarta and a red liner. Beyond that do anything you feel like doing the pallet is yours as an artist. Run free.
Well, he took my limitless guidance to heart, and simply had a blast creating an incredible piece. As a new maker (A few years of training?) his skills and sense of design is WAY out there. I say he's brilliant.
By every measure this knife is an acquired taste. Yes, some of it is different for the sake of being different. (That's OK. Refer to
Lloyd Hale above....
) The multiple grinds, the subhilt handle, the angles and fluting, yup, they're all over the top. :thumbup:
The action is precise, and the finish deserves spectacles. Working with Gus was warm and positive, he delivered ahead of schedule, and the whole transaction was AAA+.
Please check out his website to be further inspired:
www.fazsaojorge.com.br
Coop