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That was a great hunt Rick.

Nice.

Congrats.

anybody heard form Rocky yet?

Bird season

Last I talked to him he said there were more birds than he ever remembers.

Putting a long hollow grind on takes a big wheel. Rick just got his new wheel in. Rick's brother Rusty is 6' 3" to give you an idea of how big this new grinding wheel is. As far as I know, this is the largest wheel used by a custom maker.

This will make real cutters. I think fish knives ground on this wheel will be the best that can be had.

That is a big wheel. Diggin' the reverse wheel weights.

I am guessing something like that ain't cheap.

1250.00 I think it's worth it!
Making the machine to turn it is the next step. I think they're will be some cutting machine. Dale, dale, mike and anybody else I have helped will be buying one before it's over.


Vince has a few of my knives for sale if anyone is interested. My computer went to heaven

A certain feller' up in Okie-land sez his computer tis toast and asked if'n I'd post this on his thread.........








and wish all you all seasons greetings, Feliz Navidad and uno Prospero Ano Nuevo.


GWB

I'm thinking I am going to need one of those fish slicers. Kresta made me get my Menefee Bloody this evening.

Guys I have a box of knives coming in from Rick. I suspect I'll get them next Monday latest. Details are in one messy thread in the classifieds with as much picture info I have. Rick worked his butt off in the past few days, to finish those out ,so some guys could get some blades in for the New Year.

Thank You All for everything,past ,present & future.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to All of you from both our families.

A little different kind of Menefee.

I picked this up from Vince a while back and pretty sure it is going to become my dedicated small critter splitter.

According to Vince this is Rick's take on a George Englebretson #13 pattern. As I recall from Vince George E. was influential early in Rick's knife making career. At any rate I have really enjoyed this knife so far. Don't know if there are any others but thought I would share this one. Hope you enjoy and maybe Rick will chime in.

I have been using the same Rick Menefee knives for over a decade. Rick's grinds are better today than they've ever been, but that's to be expected. One thing that has remained consistent with Rick's knives over all the years is the heat treat. Rick does not cut corners. Rick's knives will serve you well for many years. There are a number of very good makers that Rick had a hand in training that are producing some really good knives these days as well. I am afraid to mention names because I might leave somebody out by mistake. That's a great sheath & lanyard too. Last but not least, Vince will always shoot you straight. You'll soon be addicted to high performance knives. Congratulations on your new Menefee Made.

Thanks Cootem, I actually have a few of Rick's knives and I agree with you that they are some of the best that can be had. I posted the one above just because it was a little different and having not seen another one like it thought others might like to see it.

You are right about Vince too. He is a great guy and I have always enjoyed my dealings with him and our conversations.

The lanyard is by one of our own, "Gies340". He just made me a handful of lanyards including the one on the knife above and they all are top notch. I imagine if something can be braided Jason can do it. (Gies340 - Little Buffalo Braiding Company)

Thanks again for your comments.

twofish

It's pretty cool developing friendships with ya'll. Rick humors my texts and shared the below with me - he went to 'Bama to meet with Tom Ploppert and Tony Bose. Some pics of him learning to make a 1306 lockback. Killer friggin knife!

Rick on the 20"er:






this pic is the coolest!

Wow. I've waited years for Rick to make a lock back.

Rick, please let me know when you are ready to take an order.

Sako
It's a 4 day job. Intregal liners bigger pivot bushing. A-2 or 154 I have two to make already if you want 3 let me know. Similar knife 1k

Not as long as I have

Sweet freekin lock back Rick! I hear ya got 20".............what!

Twofish, nice little knife you picked up there. Three inches is all ya need if you know what your doing.......