5160 Comp. Cutting Bowie

[RMLamey]

Finished 3 Bowies this week, this one being the last. Nothing elaborate, my basic 10 x 2 Cutting Bowie Blade, with a slightly different handle (for me), kind of my version of Fisks "Rojo" handle.

Forged from a BIG 3/8" truck spring (from Uncle Al years ago), blade is 5160 differentially heat treated, convex edge sharp clip. Handle was going to be Curly Maple, but as I was grinding the maple I found an area of grey "spalt" within the core, so had to knock that handle off and use this Claro Walnut from Dan Toelke.

Still have a bit of finsih work to do on it, been cutting before these pics were taken, handle will need a few more coats over the weekend.

any how, just a few pics-

 

[JParanee]

Another class act piece Matt

 

[Doug C]

Beastly nice, Matt!
Great work. :thumbup:

Doug

 

[C.Edmondson]

Jesus Matt! You turning them out this week! Looks great as always

 

[wildmike]

Great work Matt!

 

[Lorien]

you make a fine knife, makes a guy want another one

 

[Bologna Xpress]

I love the shape of that handle! The blade is not bad either

S R Floyd

 

[RussMo]

omg!!!!

 

[nikoknife48]

Wow factor A+

 

[J.KNIGHT]

Matt, That is moto moto.

 

[canineforge]

Awesome piece, Matt. Manly! :thumbup:

- Joe

 

[T.K.C.]

Outstanding!!! You are making me want to add a Bowie to my collection

 

[Don Hanson III]

Good stuff, Matt.

So you're still alive, hadn't heard from ya in a while. Been meaning to call and will soon.

 

[Keith Montgomery]

Looking good.

 

[Matthew Gregory]

Incredible.

 

[RMLamey]

yep im still alive, and actually getting some work done!

 

[Steve Nuckels]

Matt, when you look at that knife you just know it feels right and performs!

Steve
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