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Eli Gautreaux
09-14-2009, 03:57 PM
I got to stay with Raymond and Jackie this past weekend and accompany Ray to the BladeWest show. I can't thank them enough for their hospitality and kindness to me. We had a ball talking knives and "life in general." I now know better why Raymonds knives are so unique and appealing --- they are a reflection of his character and his thoughts :)

Here's a few poor pics of a beauty I picked up over the weekend. It's a monster with an 18" blade and 24.5" overall. Curly Maple handle and wrought iron fittings. Ray, what is the steel???:

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i138/xamaneli/100_4309.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i138/xamaneli/100_4303.jpg


Next to a tape, just to show you the size:

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i138/xamaneli/100_4306.jpg


And here's a quick updated collection shot, slowly but surely growing:

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i138/xamaneli/100_4299.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i138/xamaneli/100_4296.jpg


Thanks again Ray, that was a weekend I won't forget 2thumbs
Raymond Richard
09-14-2009, 05:09 PM
Eli, it might be rebar. :D Its 1084, some of Aldo's finest! Did you oil or wax the handle on your new one? It looks a lot brighter than when you got it. If these photo's were taken with your blackberry they look great!
Eli Gautreaux
09-14-2009, 05:15 PM
Just a little wax cloth on that maple, then a little photo editing to pull the black darker :)
stabber
09-14-2009, 05:37 PM
:eek:Damm Eli!!! that is Gorgeous!! Great Score!!! Now go hack up some stuff with it;)
TKC
09-19-2009, 07:15 PM
What a big beauty!!
Lorien
09-19-2009, 08:36 PM
that's an outstanding collection of knives. Even if you never got another, that's a special group of knives you have there.
I haven't even handled one of Ray's knives, but even from computer screen shots, there is a special-ness about each and every one I've seen.
It's like Ray loves each knife he creates like it was one of his children.
Stuart Willis
09-20-2009, 05:34 AM
Nice score Eli.
BowtownBlade
09-20-2009, 06:52 AM
Wow... what a collection of blades, beautiful.
jmforge
09-20-2009, 06:50 PM
Nice!!!!!
John Barker
09-21-2009, 10:51 AM
Eli,
Have you started any leatherwork for those?
-John
Eli Gautreaux
09-21-2009, 11:31 AM
No, I havn't done any for these. Ray's leather is "good enough" and I am just "lazy enough" that I have skipped making sheaths for them...

I did glue a clip on the rebar knife sheath and have carried it IWB a bit... Ray's actually pretty good with leather, but he hates it, lol.
SBranson
10-01-2009, 10:34 PM
Very nice!!!

But... every time you post a pic of "The Prophet" I am reminded why I like knives so much. That is near the very top of my list of the best knives ever.
Simply Awesome!!
Raymond Richard
10-01-2009, 11:03 PM
Very nice!!!

But... every time you post a pic of "The Prophet" I am reminded why I like knives so much. That is near the very top of my list of the best knives ever.
Simply Awesome!!

Hey Stuart, Glad to see you dropping by! I see your still liking your knife. Good to see you here!
John T Wylie Jr.
10-03-2009, 10:03 AM
Very impressive. Blade West was my first time seeing his work , and it left a lasting impression. I will return to Blade West next year with $$$ in my pocket to score one of his knives.