Benchmade Rift 950

[en2siastic]

A few weeks ago I posted the drawing of a knife I wanted to transform. The knife is a Benchmade Rift 950. Steel blade is 154CM. I’ve replaced the original G10 handle, by Grade 2 titanium for light weight, total weight of the knife 180 grams.
The relief engraving is realized with hammer and chisels.
Francis

 

[Marrinan]

Very admirable work. Terrific design, very classic. Outstanding job on the cutting. Fred

 

[GTJC460]

That's outstanding work!!! Very nice

 

[John P. Anderson]

Wow. Thank you.

 

[Haraga.com]

Beautiful job. It's always nice to see the actual engraving tools that were used for the job in the picture.

 

[Peter E]

OUTSTANDING work Francis! I love grotesque design and yours is absolutely beautiful.

Perhaps that is the nicest Benchmade in existence! WELL done!

 

[Roger Bleile]

Francis,

This is a beautiful piece of work

Did you sign your name or mark somewhere? I can't see it in the pictures.

Thanks,
ROger

 

[mrthe]

Great knife i love it!

 

[mitch]

very nice! i would suggest you should be working on better grade custom knives to maximize the value of your time investment. it can be tough to get the best price for your work if the quality of the knife isn't on a par with the engraving.

 

[santos]

Un classicisme de très bon goût. Félicitations Francis pour ce travail exceptionnel.

 

[monk]

wish i owned it !

 

[oiseau metal arts]

Incredible job!!!

 

[Troy G]

that is a very beautiful knife!!!

 

[Southern Custom]

How was the titanium as far as cutting? Never worked on the stuff and I've always been curious. Such a neat metal.

 

[bronc]

Beautiful work!!!

Stewart