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In the years that I have been making knives I don't think that I have ever made a fully forged to shape bowie till now. This blade has been on my workbench for over a year. It was forged from a bar of 52100 that was 1inch wide and 3/8 in thick. It was a lot of steel to move.
Here are the finished results.
The blade is 6-1/2 inches tot he guard. Differentially heat treated and shows 2 distinct Hamons. Flat ground with a false edge. The flats have been textured on 4 sides which I think adds great character to the knife. The guard is Al May raindrop pattern in an oval coffin shape. It has had some filework. The handle is mortised tang construction and is made from stabilized red Mallee burl. The handle has had some contouring for increased grip. Overall length is 11-1/4 inches. Any shadows on the blade other than the Hamons are reflections of me or the camera. Price is $475 shipped with sheath.
Thanks for looking,
Chuck
Here are the finished results.
The blade is 6-1/2 inches tot he guard. Differentially heat treated and shows 2 distinct Hamons. Flat ground with a false edge. The flats have been textured on 4 sides which I think adds great character to the knife. The guard is Al May raindrop pattern in an oval coffin shape. It has had some filework. The handle is mortised tang construction and is made from stabilized red Mallee burl. The handle has had some contouring for increased grip. Overall length is 11-1/4 inches. Any shadows on the blade other than the Hamons are reflections of me or the camera. Price is $475 shipped with sheath.
Thanks for looking,
Chuck
Congrtulations!! Beautiful knife!