2 big hamon bowies

[PaulDiStefano]

I have not been able to work on knives very much lately or post here in a long time. But here are my most recent two that were at the Arkansas show

Let me know what you guys think! the second knife was kind of an experiment so I would LOVE to hear your thoughts, good or bad. I was kind of excited about it. my inspiration was from the statue of liberty and seeing old pennies that had turned green.

Enjoy!!!

1) 13 inch blade. angel trumpet flower carved ironwood bronze guard bowie with a no clay hamon.
This bowie is actually my very first real bowie knife. I have never made a bowie with this style clip before. I usually don't add any style clip on top but I am now liking the design more and more.




2) this bowie is over 12 inch cutting edge with green patina bronze guard and carved maple burl wood. no clay hamon.
It was kind of funny at the show, I was asked at least 15 times if the handle was stone because of the color/shine.
I was trying something new with the type of patina on the guard and am very pleased with how it came out. I am going to explore this type of patina more in the future for sure!

 

[Scott Hanson]

Two excellent knives, very well done.

 

[Durban Devil]

I really like both of them!

 

[Jason Volkert]

Beautiful work

 

[Dawkind]

Great job on both....I still lament the fact I missed you in KC last year.

 

[Ron Sabbagh]

Excellent. The second knife is an absolute stunner

 

[john april]

beauties ! love the handles.

 

[PaulDiStefano]

Two excellent knives, very well done.

thanks so much scott!

 

[PaulDiStefano]

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I really like both of them!

thanks bro!

 

[PaulDiStefano]

Beautiful work

Thanks! i appreciate that

 

[PaulDiStefano]

Great job on both....I still lament the fact I missed you in KC last year.

Thanks Dudley. Same here..Ill be at blade show in June. Maybe i'll see you there?

 

[PaulDiStefano]

Excellent. The second knife is an absolute stunner

Thanks Ron. I think it is my favorite of the two.

 

[PaulDiStefano]

beauties ! love the handles.

Thanks John!!

 

[TK Steingass]

Both are splendid Paul - I really like both the clayless hamons. The carving on both handles is very artistic and well executed IMHO. The oxidized copper patina goes well with the dyed handle. I wouldn't change a thing.

 

[PaulDiStefano]

Both are splendid Paul - I really like both the clayless hamons. The carving on both handles is very artistic and well executed IMHO. The oxidized copper patina goes well with the dyed handle. I wouldn't change a thing.

Thanks TK! What I lack in absolute precision and experience i'm trying to make up for with artistic flair haha. I really appreciate the compliment.

 

[Logan Pearce]

I love the green patina! That's awesome.

 

[PaulDiStefano]

I love the green patina! That's awesome.

Thanks bro. I've never seen it done on a knife purposely so I thought it was a something out of the norm and worth exploring.

 

[Mongo]

Both are incredible! Like the first one a tiny bit more though...

 

[PaulDiStefano]

Both are incredible! Like the first one a tiny bit more though...

Thanks Mongo. Appreciate it!

 

[Hengelo_77]

love the carved handles