Ricardo Romano!

I learned about him a few months ago and saw a lot of pictures of his work. According to many collectors and other top knife makers, he is on of the best stock removal knife makers. I am no expert, but I can tell when a knife looks beautiful and well finished and his does. He comes from Brasil and is a very nice guy. He makes folders and fixed blades. I ordered a Smithsonian from him. He made one before and I saw the picture and was sold. Mine will be with ironwood, Stainless Steel Hilt, Butt cap and Stainless Spacers.

The waiting list is 3 years and at the moment he makes a lot of slip-joints.
He also made other Randall and Bob loveless knives in the past.
He loves Randall Knives and visited the museum 5 times!

Here is a link to a Smithsonian he made: http://www.cutelariaartesanal.com.br/forum/index.php?topic=12737.0

Here are some of the other knives he made: http://s62.photobucket.com/user/cutromano/story