1095 & Micarta "Military" Bowie.

RMLamey

RMLamey

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Just finished up a more "utilitarian" Bowie, been a while since Ive made one with micarta. Wanted to make one that would be a good military style Bowie. Blade is 9-1/4” long x 1-7/8” wide, overall length is 14-1/4”. Blade is .320 thick at ricasso, with aggressive distal taper to the tip. Sharp, pointy, keen tip sticks like a fighter, wider blade chops and cuts like a bigger Bowie. Clip is sharp to cut on the back stroke. Differentially heat treated using clay multi quinch, double temper, polished to show hamon.

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HI Micheal, the handle is taken to 220 and then hit with a grey scotchbrite pad. Gives a good almost textured feel wile still feeling "finished".
 
Your right it looks very pointy. What a Beast very nice as is the Hamon. :thumbup:
 
Hey Joe, every knife I make has a convex edge, so Yes its a convex edge. I sharpen them with a traditional "bevel" then roll that bevel in until im happy with the edge profile/geometry of the knife and its intended use. I do the final edge on flat stones, Norton fine India, then Spyderco fine/ultra fine ceramics, then a good ole strop.
 
Wicked and rugged and will serve exceptionally well without a doubt. Aesthetically, I would prefer a less pronounced finger pull - but I'm sure it feels great in hand.

Roger
 
Wow! If I had to choose one knife to survive with it would be that one!

Top notch as usual!

Steve
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Potomac Forge
 
Very good design for purpose and well done overall.
Would be hard pressed finding a more durable and multi-functional military/survival "big knife" in my opinion. I agree with Roger on the finger pull, but as you said easily tailored to individual customer preference.
 
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