Trace Rinaldi Custom.. 3rd Knife in the Simonich Auction....

[ida]

Trace Rinaldi’s Custom
LEO w/ High Contrast Damascus
F-18 Carbon Fiber ( this carbon fiber really came from the wings of the plane) with Mosicac pins
Comes with Sharkskin layered over concealex

The bid starts at 500.00 and will go for 72 hours from now.. Good luck and let the bidding commence.

Photo Courtesy of Terrill Hoffman

 

[Allan]

My bid of $650 to start

 

[ida]

Wow Allan that's a great starting bid .. thanks..

Just to make it clear to all again. all auctions end at 5pm est.. I may be a little late in getting back to update so just take a look at your time of post.. Thanks..

 

[fracmeister]

I'll go 675.00

 

[R.W.Clark]

Out of all of the fantastic work Trace has turned out over the years, there have been four or five pieces that, in my mind, really have stood out above the rest. This is one of those pieces. I have had the rare pleasure of handling this piece and it is flawless in almost everyway. From design, to materials to execution this knife is the top dog!

Add a great cause to a great knife and you have to bid high!

Wish I could get this one myself, but I could barely afford to cover the cost of materials.

 

[Allan]

lets make it $700

 

[bald1]

$725

--Bob

Not to be forgotten: James Mattis, Walt "Doc" Welch, Rob Simonich

 

[Allan]

how about $750.

 

[bald1]

$775

--Bob

 

[Allan]

how about $825 for a good cause

 

[2thehilt]

Now were talking. Thanks guys. This really means alot.

Phil

 

[Trace Rinaldi]

You guys ROCK!

 

[bald1]

Hey Trace!

Remember that we took and incorporated some of the Leo design characteristics (actually the twin fingergrip cutouts) in your first Chimera (your first Talonite blade).

You and Rob were both great to me during those days of Talonite experimentation
This particular sample of your work being auctioned is extraordinary; plus Christine and Megan will benefit

Lets go $850.

The bid closure time of 5pm EST is a big disadvantage to those of us further west as many of us can't access sites like this from work

-=[Bob Allman]=-

I did NOT escape from the institution! They gave me a day pass!

BFC member since the very beginning
Former original General Forum Moderator

Not to be forgotten: James Mattis, Walt "Doc" Welch, Rob Simonich

 

[ida]

This rocks.. thanks guys for supporting such a wonderful cause..

 

[ida]

Sorry about the closure of 5 pm.. but you can always call me and get an update and I can post a bid for you if you like..

Hey Trace!

Remember that we took and incorporated some of the Leo design characteristics (actually the twin fingergrip cutouts) in your first Chimera (your first Talonite blade).

You and Rob were both great to me during those days of Talonite experimentation
This particular sample of your work being auctioned is extraordinary; plus Christine and Megan will benefit

Lets go $850.

The bid closure time of 5pm EST is a big disadvantage to those of us further west as many of us can't access sites like this from work

-=[Bob Allman]=-

I did NOT escape from the institution! They gave me a day pass!

BFC member since the very beginning
Former original General Forum Moderator

Not to be forgotten: James Mattis, Walt "Doc" Welch, Rob Simonich

 

[Trace Rinaldi]

Yeah Bob I do remember man.. Guys like you and Joe T. really helped shape the way I think about knives back then..


Edited to say a BIG THANKS to Terrible Terrill Hoffman!! Thanks for ALL the great pics for this auction bud! You are THE man!

Take Care
Trace.

 

[ida]

Get your bids in now.. the auction closes at 5pm est

 

[ida]

Bald 1 you are the winner of this beautiful piece.. 850.00 for this beautiful piece of work.. I think you got a heck of a deal.. email me with all your shipping and billing info.

Again Congrats....

 

[positivelyal]

Ida, I just talked to Bob on the phone, and he told me he bought this as a Christmas present for me, so I'll get you my shipping info.

Yeah, RIGHT....

Nah, he's very happy as you would imagine and you will definitely hear from him soon.

Al

 

[bald1]

Yowser! Weeeeeeeeeee!!! hehehehehehee

Yeah I'm shocked, surprised, overwhelmed, and honored to win this piece.

Ida... e-mail sent

Al.... thanks for letting me know that I'd won with your call to my office.

Trace... man as always great to talk to you. I very much appreciate the sentiments you expressed too. And I'll definately call you after I get this puppy in hand

Terrill... gotta find your e-mail addy as I'd like to get a large jpg of your photo.

Christine / Megan.... if you ladies read this know how pleased I am to be able to successfully participate in this event in Rob's honor and to benefit you both.

I'm smoking a Partagas Limited Reserve cigar and sipping some special old Jameson's to celebrate. Sorry Rob, no Guiness in the house but I know you enjoyed a good scotch or irish whiskey too so....

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeew man oh man!!!!

-=[Bob Allman]=-

I did NOT escape from the institution! They gave me a day pass!

BFC member since the very beginning
Former original General Forum Moderator

Not to be forgotten: James Mattis, Walt "Doc" Welch, Rob Simonich