Some recent blades, and first impression review

j williams

j williams

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I havent posted many blades lately, partly because I tend to get alot of knives :o, and partly because Ive been very busy at work and home lately.

Well, here are 3 I got recently.

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Im gonna spit this up into posts, starting with the Laconico Bowie.

I have never owned a bowie. Not because of ill feelings about them, jus never have. I have a thing with Rambo type knives. I love em. Reminds me of being a kid, watching that flick, and playin "Rambo" outside as a boy. I wanted something to kind o fill that role in my collection, but with a degree of utility and usefullness. I saw this one from Ray, and it reminded me of that Ramboflavor, without the sawback and hollow handle. I love Rays knives. He is a wonderfull maker, and I am a HUGE fan of his work. So, I ordered me up one. The wait was over and I recieved it. First thing I noticed was the simple beauty, and ballance of this knife. Its 6in 3/16 O1 blade is very agile, and very sharp. The handle is a coffin style, with the micarta encasing the tang which protrudes out the butt for hamering etc.. The blade is just wonderfull. The squareness of the "choil" makes a perfect striker for a ferro rod.
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Ray was nice enough to do me a leather sheath for this one, and I have to say thatthis is some of the best leather I hve ever seen. Its very robust, evenly dyed, and the stitching is straight and well done. Edges of the sheath are finished square, alot of attention to detail. Some sheaths of this type have the retention strap cross across the edge side of the blade, makin it prone to being cut when sheathed/unsheathed. Ray put it on the opposite
side eliminating this common problem. It compliments the knife perfectly, and I love everything about this one. :thumbup:

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Next up, the Gossman.......
 
Sweet Jesus - That bowie is outstanding.

I just got my Project W in the mail and it's AWESOME - I can't imagine how that bowie feels in hand. Great score - Great sheath as well.

I especially like the length of the handle the numerous grip choices you have with it.
 
I have owned a few of Scotts PSKs. A jr, and a Sr. This is the first substantial blade Ive owned of Scotts.

I got this one of the exchange here from our own Kevin Estela. I saw him post it a while back,and have wanted it ever sinc. Its a handsome looking knife. 4in 5/32 blade of A2, with Scotts awesome edge. The grips are custom blasted paper micarta put on by lonerider grips. They have a very nice texture, and a neat cntour at the butt that is quite comfy. It fits my hand like a glove, is scary sharp, and very well done. The sheath is from JRE, and is also very nice. I love the color. The firesteel is one I had, rehandled by stomper of JK knives. Matches perfectly. I can see this blade becoming a "go to" blade, and getting ALOT of woods time. Its an awesome knife, and as far as I know, the only one. Gossman makes one hell of a knife. One hell of a knife. :thumbup:

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next up, JK Tin knife
 
Have I told you lately that I hate you?:)
Dang those are nice. But can they cut?:D
 
Recently over on Johns Forum he announced a run of Tin Knives. For those who dont know, this is a knife designed to fit in an altoids sized tin. I liked em, and john had a really good price in the run, so I ordered me one. Also, he is doing a special this year that he is including one of these with each full size knife you order!! Awesome deal.

These are really cool. Nic size, super lightweight, and have a wonderfull edge. A great knife for a striker, or a PSK, or just a last ditch necker.

John recently started doing kydex (finally;)) Man it is nice! He does a good job!! I tie a length of paracord through it and swung it really fast and the knife stayed in. So,no worries about losin this one!!! Great little blade. Not suprising from John.

The grip is a nice 2 finger grip, and provide a secure hold for small tasks. I can see one for cleaning small game. Nice knife. :thumbup:

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Hope you enjoyed the pron, and I didnt bore you too much!!
 
myright said:
Sweet Jesus - That bowie is outstanding.

I just got my Project W in the mail and it's AWESOME - I can't imagine how that bowie feels in hand. Great score - Great sheath as well.

I especially like the length of the handle the numerous grip choices you have with it.
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It is a dream. A gorgeous knife, and a solid user too!!

Wheres the project w pics man??? ;)

protourist said:
Have I told you lately that I hate you?:)
Dang those are nice. But can they cut?:D
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Oh they can cut. All are razor sharp. I havent hd time to get out with any of then yet, but I know they will excell at any task I need em too.:thumbup::thumbup:

I know you hate me man. Dont hate the player, hate the game!!:D
 
I'll get pics up sooner or later.

That tin knife is pretty cool. This may be a dumb question, but does it still fit in the tin with the sheath?
 
Beautiful set of knives man ... just awesome ... that bowie is a badass mutha
 
duuuuuuuuddeee.....:eek: Jake those are some bad a$$ knives man... i really like that Gossman... that thing looks tough.... that bowie is way cool too...:thumbup: and i still need to score a tin knife from John...:o
 
mtnfolk mike said:
duuuuuuuuddeee.....:eek: Jake those are some bad a$$ knives man... i really like that Gossman... that thing looks tough.... that bowie is way cool too...:thumbup: and i still need to score a tin knife from John...:o
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Man you are gonna love the gossman Mike. I will bring it to Cali with me bro. :thumbup:

They are freakin amazing. Amazing. :thumbup:

Oh, and Ray said he is totally down to meet up for a little get together when im out....
 
What a haul! You are a cool knife magnet.

I love that Laconico bowie. It reminds me of this one:
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That Gossman is sweet too. I kind of looks like Gossman meets a Fallkniven F1. Very cool.

And, of course, Stomper's tin knives are just slick.
 
Very nice Jake. I agree with Matt, the Gossman looks like a F1 on steroids. I like it. I recently got a project W also. I carry it everywhere, either on my belt under a shirt or in my front pocket next with my psk. I love it!
 
I also got my Tin Knife from John. It's a cool little critter and I'm gonna put some thin scales on it soon.

Oh, and the others are really beautiful. I've never had much desire for a Bowie, but yours with that cool oval guard is really slick!
 
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