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Hello,
I posted this in the maker's gallery, but decided to throw it up over here as well since this style knife is more frequently seen over here and its the first I've ever done in the traditional style.
I committed to trying something new before completing a few orders. This is my first "classic" style bowie. I rarely have done through-tangs, guards, ferrules or buttcaps. This is also my largest knife to-date so it represents a lot of new stuff for me. It starkly contrasts alot of the knives I make, which makes it feel special to me.
This is a huge, Honkin' Bowie! Its over 17" in total length, and the stag is about 5.5" and 2" wide in the back. Its got crazy popcorn all over it, and swells into your palm great (it could be called right-hand specific). The stag is much smoother where your fingers come in contact with it, which is a nice touch.
I fileworked the guard and ferrule edge and etched them, as well as deeply etched the buttcap.
The blade has a long raised clip and is nearly 2" wide.
Havent made a sheath for it yet, or may send it out for one.
Specs:
-11.5" Blade, 17" OAL
-1/4" O1 Toolsteel blade, nearly mirror finished, hand rubbed
-Damascus Guard, Ferrule, Buttcap
-Mosaic pins on buttcap and tang
-"Popcorn" Sambar Stag
Let me know what you think!
Heres one to show it in-hand:
I posted this in the maker's gallery, but decided to throw it up over here as well since this style knife is more frequently seen over here and its the first I've ever done in the traditional style.
I committed to trying something new before completing a few orders. This is my first "classic" style bowie. I rarely have done through-tangs, guards, ferrules or buttcaps. This is also my largest knife to-date so it represents a lot of new stuff for me. It starkly contrasts alot of the knives I make, which makes it feel special to me.
This is a huge, Honkin' Bowie! Its over 17" in total length, and the stag is about 5.5" and 2" wide in the back. Its got crazy popcorn all over it, and swells into your palm great (it could be called right-hand specific). The stag is much smoother where your fingers come in contact with it, which is a nice touch.
I fileworked the guard and ferrule edge and etched them, as well as deeply etched the buttcap.
The blade has a long raised clip and is nearly 2" wide.
Havent made a sheath for it yet, or may send it out for one.
Specs:
-11.5" Blade, 17" OAL
-1/4" O1 Toolsteel blade, nearly mirror finished, hand rubbed
-Damascus Guard, Ferrule, Buttcap
-Mosaic pins on buttcap and tang
-"Popcorn" Sambar Stag
Let me know what you think!
Heres one to show it in-hand:
