The Les George Knives Thread

[Necroanax]

Here is the knife featured on my profile picture. It's a 2009 liner lock FM-1 featuring a 3¾" Chad Nichols “Wild One” stainless Damascus blade and Michael Burch “Trashcan” Damascus bolsters. It also sports a Chad Nichols Damascus backspacer, and mammoth ivory scales.

Les was kind enough to share a number of build photos with me, which really showcase the craftsmanship that went into this piece. He doesn’t often document his process to that extent, so the fact that he photographed this one every step of the way says a lot. I haven’t seen many knives from that 2008–2009 period that were as full-send as this one.

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

Here is the knife featured on my profile picture. It's a 2009 liner lock FM-1 featuring a 3¾" Chad Nichols “Wild One” stainless Damascus blade and Michael Burch “Trashcan” Damascus bolsters. It also sports a Chad Nichols Damascus backspacer, and mammoth ivory scales.

Les was kind enough to share a number of build photos with me, which really showcase the craftsmanship that went into this piece. He doesn’t often document his process to that extent, so the fact that he photographed this one every step of the way says a lot. I haven’t seen many knives from that 2008–2009 period that were as full-send as this one.

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Wow.

 

[Hammer67]

Here is the knife featured on my profile picture. It's a 2009 liner lock FM-1 featuring a 3¾" Chad Nichols “Wild One” stainless Damascus blade and Michael Burch “Trashcan” Damascus bolsters. It also sports a Chad Nichols Damascus backspacer, and mammoth ivory scales.

Les was kind enough to share a number of build photos with me, which really showcase the craftsmanship that went into this piece. He doesn’t often document his process to that extent, so the fact that he photographed this one every step of the way says a lot. I haven’t seen many knives from that 2008–2009 period that were as full-send as this one.

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Holy crap - it's a good thing I was sitting down for this one. That is, hands-down, the most amazing LG I've laid eyes on.

 

[Johnnyblades7]

Here is the knife featured on my profile picture. It's a 2009 liner lock FM-1 featuring a 3¾" Chad Nichols “Wild One” stainless Damascus blade and Michael Burch “Trashcan” Damascus bolsters. It also sports a Chad Nichols Damascus backspacer, and mammoth ivory scales.

Les was kind enough to share a number of build photos with me, which really showcase the craftsmanship that went into this piece. He doesn’t often document his process to that extent, so the fact that he photographed this one every step of the way says a lot. I haven’t seen many knives from that 2008–2009 period that were as full-send as this one.

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Stunning

 

[Smythes_Knives]

San Mai Sunday once again w/ my Mini Harpy from 2017. This little guy features a Nichols 6K Stellite Core San Mai blade, a matte Zirc inlay, milled Ti clip, and a particularly dark stonewash. There are fancier versions of the Mini Harpy but none more gnarly (IMHO)

 

[mitchnola]

Day 12

 

[norcalAF]

It's a Sabot Sunday for day 12!

 

[Necroanax]

Holy crap - it's a good thing I was sitting down for this one. That is, hands-down, the most amazing LG I've laid eyes on.

Wow.

Stunning

Thank you for the kind words, gents. While Les has made far more exotic knives in the years since, there’s something special about an early dress model.

I’ve always likened it to sports cars. Newer ones may outperform previous models, but the classics still have a charm all their own.

 

[The Fort]

San Mai Sunday once again w/ my Mini Harpy from 2017. This little guy features a Nichols 6K Stellite Core San Mai blade, a matte Zirc inlay, milled Ti clip, and a particularly dark stonewash. There are fancier versions of the Mini Harpy but none more gnarly (IMHO)

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Your entries are fantastic!

 

[The Fort]

Day 12 for me……….., back to the Servo!

 

[norcalAF]

Day 12 for me……….., back to the Servo! View attachment 2997858

A buddy once likened the flipper action as "flicking God's nipple"

 

[Hammer67]

A buddy once likened the flipper action as "flicking God's nipple"

I'll never look at my Servo the same way again...

 

[Smythes_Knives]

Day 12 for me……….., back to the Servo! View attachment 2997858

Was chatting w/ the D7 boys at Blade this year and they told me they have a Reverse Tanto Servo in the works. Really excited to see how they turn out!

 

[Hammer67]

Was chatting w/ the D7 boys at Blade this year and they told me they have a Reverse Tanto Servo in the works. Really excited to see how they turn out!

The "Malibu Killer."

 

[Blues]

Sounds like the next Harry Bosch Renee Ballard book from Connelly.

 

[jbmonkey]

I got a Les design on me today. at my other place cleaning vines off the fences. this little fella works great for getting between vine and fence and slicing it clean. taking a break now....

btw, y'all posting some awesome stuff, ive never seen before. thanks. enjoyin those rare ones.....

 

[Hvactech]

Going old skool v1 with an antique boiler! The boiler isn’t in use anymore, now it’s these pos mini splits!

 

[Hammer67]

#servosunday

 

[jbmonkey]

Going old skool v1 with an antique boiler! The boiler isn’t in use anymore, now it’s these pos mini splits!View attachment 2997955View attachment 2997956View attachment 2997957

at first i thought ya were comparing the Les to the boiler and the Demko to the ductless...but then I realized you're just a Demko man too.....nice one there too......

 

[Blues]

Out of the closet and into the tent...