Something Traditional For a Change!

raylaconico

raylaconico

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I just wanted to share this with you guys here. I made it for fun for myself and it will not be sold. I don't usually make traditional knives anymore but a friend of mine gave me this piece of stag a few months ago. I wasn't sure if I'd ever use it but here I did. I've only used stag once before and I'm really liking it. The knife is very simple. Nothing fancy but I made sure my grinds and everything else were to the best of my ability. I had a lot of fun making this knife and I'm very happy with the way it turned out. Let me know what you guys think. Thanks for looking!
-Ray Laconico



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Ray, simply put that knife is outstanding:thumbup: Your work is stunning, always has been and always will be.

Just beautiful:)

Paul
 
That's outstanding Ray! I've always admired your work. Thanks for sharing it with us.
 
I especially like the way you matched the butt to the stag. Wonderful!!! A real beauty in its simplicity and excellent execution.

Ed J
 
Very nice Ray. Care to share the specs? Size and blade steel used specifically.

- Christian
 
If I had to choose one knife to have around for the rest of time...this one might be it. I always liked your work even when it wasn't attached to beautiful stag and in bowie form. So clean.
 
Wow Ray...just wow! Like the others I have always been a fan of your work and this brings it to a whole other level. Beautiful work!!
 
Stunning! I ordered something just like it from a maker years ago who took off with my payment and it was never made. I even specified the cap shaped to the end of the stag. Just beautiful!
 
A work of art!! Elegant in its lines and simplicity. Thank you for thinking to share it with us.
 
kamagong said:
Very nice Ray. Care to share the specs? Size and blade steel used specifically.

- Christian
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Oops I forgot to add some specs! The stag handle is 4 1/2" long. The blade is 7" long, .205" thick, D2 steel. I know D2 isn't commonly used on bowies but pretty much everything I make these days is D2. It's a great all around steel IMO.

Thank you guys for taking the time to comment. Your words are very encouraging to me.
 
I've been enjoying your works since I joined this forum quite a few years ago. Your skill has improved a lot and I always thought your work was amazing. The knife pictured above is a real beauty, and it is something I think your future ancestors will be proud of.
 
I think I just filled out my Christmas list. I'll drop by some time soon to check this beauty out.
 
Holy shmokes Ray! You never cease to amaze me!

I really wish you would go back to making fixed blades again. But I understand you gotta do what you enjoy, and stay where the market is.
 
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