Finished Folder

[Ruben Calo]

I've finished this folder and now it's ready to ship!

Some pics of the process here:
http://www.jerzeedevil.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5771

Spacer was redone, hence the different filework.


Specs:

3 1/2" blade in hand rubbed N678 (Austrian stainless steel) Flat ground and 1/8" thickness. 7 1/2" overal length.
Texturized/worked stainless steel liners. Fileworked backspacer.
Handle slabs in "Garabato" wood with sterling silver ovals plates to engrave initials. Texturized (simil sand/rocks) bolsters in nickel silver. Bottom and upper sides mirror polished.
Thumbstud is a natural saphire mounted in sterling silver (with a ss screw to fix it to the blade)



Pics:

Opened.

http://www.calocustomknives.com.ar/images2/garyfolder1_big.jpg

http://www.calocustomknives.com.ar/images2/garyfolder2_big.jpg

http://www.calocustomknives.com.ar/images2/garyfolder3_big.jpg

http://www.calocustomknives.com.ar/images2/garyfolder4_big.jpg



Thumbstud detail.

http://www.calocustomknives.com.ar/images2/garyfolder5_big.jpg



Closed.

http://www.calocustomknives.com.ar/images2/garyfolder6_big.jpg

http://www.calocustomknives.com.ar/images2/garyfolder7_big.jpg

http://www.calocustomknives.com.ar/images2/garyfolder8_big.jpg

http://www.calocustomknives.com.ar/images2/garyfolder9_big.jpg



Filework detail.

http://www.calocustomknives.com.ar/images2/garyfolder10_big.jpg

http://www.calocustomknives.com.ar/images2/garyfolder11_big.jpg

http://www.calocustomknives.com.ar/images2/garyfolder12_big.jpg



Blade centering.

http://www.calocustomknives.com.ar/images2/garyfolder13_big.jpg

http://www.calocustomknives.com.ar/images2/garyfolder14_big.jpg



Lock up.

http://www.calocustomknives.com.ar/images2/garyfolder15_big.jpg



On its box with a ceramic rod.

http://www.calocustomknives.com.ar/images2/garyfolder16_big.jpg

http://www.calocustomknives.com.ar/images2/garyfolder17_big.jpg



With a handmade keyring from my wife (Nickel silver, sterling silver, an old 1 cent local coin depicting a Ñandu and a light blue garnet mounted in gold)

http://www.calocustomknives.com.ar/images2/garyfolder18_big.jpg


I hope you like it!


Ruben

[WT351]

Looks good! :fonz:

Nice filework and I really like the contrast between the textured and polished areas of the bolster.

[JIMMY_MAC]

Beautiful piece of work.......

[AK-47]

Really nice craftsmanship.Keep up the good work.

[Clydetz]

GASP! Mucho Grande! What will the initials look like on those ovals?

[Ruben Calo]

Thanks friends!

[Mr.LaBella]

GASP! Mucho Grande! What will the initials look like on those ovals?
:doublefu: Clydetz, youre sneaky!

[SuperD]

That's a very nice looking knife. A little different. Not a cookie-cutter clone of everyone else's

[Matches]

Excellent as usual Ruben:bow:

[IBJEDI]

Magnificent Beauty and Craftsmanship!:love:

[Lazarus Long]

That is a beautiful piece of work. Keep 'em comin!

[nenofury]

very cool to see from beginning to end. Thanks!

[Clydetz]

:doublefu: Clydetz, youre sneaky!

Dang... those are my initials! :clydetz:

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b114/Clydetz/rubensfolder.jpg

[Clydetz]

My 1st for 2006 should be arriving soon! :wootdance

[Clydetz]

Arrived on Friday and is one handsome devil! :faint: Totally impressed with Ruben Calo's craftsmanship! I took several pix's but my camera just doesn't seem to stay focussed for those close-ups! :banhammer Here's a pix of it in my hand... really feels good! Egad! my nails need some work!

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b114/Clydetz/DSCN1634.jpg

[WT351]

That looks great in the hand! Very cool styling on it. Congrats. :gogdog:

[bart-1]

Sexy knife! Tough hand!!:gogdog: