Greg Rice
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Thanks!! Who knew that was even possible...
Rice 2020 WIP
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Greg Rice
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Thank you Sean!!
Bruce McLeish
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Finally. It's here. I gotta say a mighty fine effort. Mighty fine. This is a hefty knife. Not only in weight but in visual appeal , too. Last year, I was fortunate to get a kith from Randy Lucius and this years from Greg Rice will look just fine sitting right next to it. Thanks Greg, I know that you put a lot of time and effort into this project.
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What kind of wood are those scales? I’m a wood guy but I’m having a hard time figuring it out... glanced back a couple pages and didn’t find anything. Bocote? Purple Heart? Good looking knife @Greg Rice ... whatever the wood
Bruce McLeish
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Texas Mesquite. Very heavy and dense. And right purty.!
Sean Jones
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Nicely done!
Ah .... makes sense that I can’t figure it out .... never seen it in person
Greg Rice
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Hey hey! Glad you liked it Bruce! Yesterday was my little girl's 16th birthday so I was busy with her and the fam all day/evening.
I hope you enjoy it me friend. It has many flaws and I have a LONG way to go to deliver a knife that is on par with those I see grace the pages of this website - but I had a ton of fun. Thanks to all of you for allowing me to travel this road with you!!! Guess I need to learn to make a sheath - that kydex looks lame...
Greg Rice
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Thanks Dale! That wood is actually Texas Ebony - an extremely slow growing wood and arguably harder and denser than Ironwood. If you can get into the heart of it the color becomes a deep dark purple/burgundy color
Greg Rice
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Thank you Sean - You always are an encourager and quick to give kudos - I appreciate that sir!!