5160 Bowie -- Sold --

[robert_benfield]

My name is Bob Benfield. I have been on the forum for a while but this is my first post to the exchange. I started making knives in 1995. In 2000 I attended the ABS bladesmithing class under Jay Hendrickson and have been increasing my knife making over the last few years.

This is a bowie I forged from 5160. The overall length is 12 inches. The handles is ebony wood. I also made the sheath. It is hand stitched 8-9 oz leather, hot dipped in bee’s wax and neatsfoot oil.

I added a pic below of some fun I had cutting and testing the blade.

Forged 5160
Flat grind with taper
Hand sanded to 600 grit
Ebony handle
Nickel silver guard and pin
Blade length 7 1/4 inches
Blade width is 1 1/4
Overall length 12 inches

Price is $230 and includes shipping and insurance within Continental US. If you receive this knife and do not like it I will gladly refund your money. I accept paypal and USPS money order. I am sure I forgot something so feel free to ask.

--This knife is Sold--

 

[robert_benfield]

two more pics

 

[Ozrab]

Looks cool Man!!!

 

[beanbag]

I am sure I forgot something so feel free to ask.

O.K., I will.

What is the blade thickness?

Nice knife BTW.

 

[robert_benfield]

Thanks for the comments. The blade thickness is 3/16" at the ricasso.
-Bob

 

[Arakiel]

I like it. Simple, elegant. Well done!

 

[Brent Fry]

She is smoooooooth Bob !!!

 

[Diamond J Knives]

That knife and sheath both look real nice Bob! Great job.

 

[dwarthog]

PM Sent.

 

[robert_benfield]

Thanks to everyone for the nice comments.