2 Classics, the 1911 & Southern Bowie

[RMLamey]

Here are 2 of my favorites, being the classic Colt 1911 (in this case a modern series 80 Government Model, but close enough). The other is my rendition of the classic Southern Bowie.

 

[Kodiak PA]

Those are my two favorite also. Some very lucky dude is gonna be thrilled. What are the specs Matt? Great job, sir!

 

[cerberus]

Matt, is that you? I bought a knife from you at the Spirit if Steel show a few years back. My dad got a hold of it and I still do not have it. It is a mean cutter. Are you going to be at the spirit show in Sept. this year?


Cerberus.

 

[RMLamey]

hi Greg, the specs are-
Forged 5160 blade, 11.5" long out of 1/4 stock, sharp clip. Enough blade width to chop well, but with a low point for "sticking" better in tight spots. The tang is full length to within 1/4" of the butt end of the handle.

Handle material is Coca Bola, guard/pins are Nickel Silver. Clip is sharp, as always, for the back cut or a "sacrafice" edge.

Frank- Yep its me, and i remember that knife. It was a big ole camp knife with a Mesquite wood handle. It was forged from 1075 and if you look real close you will see a temper line under the scotchbrite finsih. Thats a good working knife indeed.

Im not sure if im going to SOS, i would love to, but its a matter of funds and family at this point. If i have enough knives made and gas money, ill probably go

 

[cerberus]

I noticed the new we site. Great work. I did not see that knife on the site. Did you phase out a few designs?

 

[Horus]

Beautiful knife!

 

[RMLamey]

Thanks Horus. What is that knife under your name?

 

[Horus]

@RMLamey: Thanks for your interest! Please follow the link.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=208777

 

[Dr.Lathe]

Matt,

I like that combination!! GREAT looking knife.

Neil

 

[RMLamey]

thanks Neil, you still need to send me that L6. I will have a #50 power hammer this winter to beat on it with.

...Matt.

 

[tom mayo]

well.................we cant see the pistol...

but that knife is BADASS!!!!

 

[Keith Montgomery]

They go together very well. I like your rendition of a Southern Bowie very much. That cocobolo looks great. The grind and finish on that blade is also exceptional.

 

[RMLamey]

Hi Tom, the pistol is just a plain jane Colt 1991 Govt., good shooter and havent had a hiccup out of it., box stock except some series 70 wood grips.

Thanks for the compliments on the knife guys. When i was forging it i was trying to keep the point lower than I normally would, and was wondering if it would come out correctly luckily it did.

 

[Danbo]

Hey Matt, whatever you did on this knife, just keep doing it. Great stuff!