the return of "What do you think"

Raymond Richard

Raymond Richard

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After letting this knife hang in my shop for well over a month I decided to change the S guard for a more simple flat oval guard. Before I did that I did bend the bottom of the S a fuzz but I still didn't like it. Its a done deal now so there's no turning back. The blade is 9 3/4" out of the new batch of 1084 that Aldo Bruno had made up. Fittings are wrought iron and one of the nicest pieces of sambar stag I have gotten my hands on. I've got a before and after picture of it.

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Ray,
I like the new and improved version better.:thumbup: :thumbup: The other one, to me at least just looked a little bit out of place. I think much better flow on this one. Great job!
Matt Doyle
 
Very nice either way:thumbup: , however, the S guard does look a touch restrictive. Very nice hamon!!:cool:
 
The sign of a true master is one who is not afraid to mess with near perfection. I really liked the original version, and couldn't get my mind around a way to improve upon it. However, you did get your mind around a way to improve upon it. Very nice Ray!
 
I just plain don't like S guards, but the one you had was as good an example as I've seen. It's a gorgeous knife either way

Is that a lanyard ring on the new version?
 
Beautiful work either way but I do prefer the oval guard over the s guard. I don't know why, maybe it looks more "American". Not that that matters but it just looks like a classic bowie with that oval guard.
God bless,
Stitch
 
i like the S but after a look or 2 it does look a little out of place on that piece, the new simple version is nicer IMHO
-matt
 
GibsonFan said:
I just plain don't like S guards, but the one you had was as good an example as I've seen. It's a gorgeous knife either way

Is that a lanyard ring on the new version?
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All my knives have a nipple ring which can be used for a lanyard.

I've got a saw steel san mai blade that may inherit the hand me down S guard from this one if I can make the adjustments without screwing it up. I may just have to make a special blade for it. I've always liked S guards but not on this knife.

Thanks for the reply's!
 
I like 'em both Ray S gaurds are a personal favorite of mine :thumbup: Both peices are still uniquely you.
 
That is one beautiful knife. I agree with everyone else that I prefer it with the oval guard. Never been a big fan of S-guards for function or form. Just not my cup of tea.

You definitely said it right, that is one beautiful piece of stag for the handle.

Thanks for sharing.

Charles
 
The S guard looks like it would be more at home on a drop point with the first inch or so of the false edge sharpend and a smooth wood handle... a fighting knife not an utility knife... think Main Gauche :P

on that blade and handle the oval is much more in context, just looks better.
 
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