I'm the lucky SOB who gets to own this absolute beauty from Ray. This special Fossa is 10x better in person & I was really blown away by the craftsmanship. I own another one of Ray's knives & handled a bunch more. As hard as it is to believe, in comparison, I see/feel that he is just getting better at this knifemaking gig. The action & everything about this is amazing. The 2-tone finish on the blade (notice that it is on the spine as well) is gorgeous. The handle/geared backspacer really flow together. The bolsterlock functions perfectly. No lockbar stick & no play in either direction as is expected from knives that leave Ray's shop.
Ray, I really appreciate you being receptive to suggestions & the time/effort you put into this. If you guys get a chance, don't hesitate to snag's one of his blades.