6th Phatwater Bowie Knife

[tvandeventer]

As many may remember, every year the hosts of the Phatwater Challenge recruit me to make a Bowie Knife. The Challenge is a kayak race on the Mississippi River from Port Gibson to Natchez, MS. It's a little over forty miles and terminates at the infamous "Natchez Under the Hill." Paddlers from around the world attend.

Because of the venue, they always request a Bowie and this is the 6th that I've been honored to presented them with. Raffel tickets are sold to the tune of $5000 total, and the proceeds go to the local Natchez animal shelter. Unfortunately I was unable to have it sent off for photos. Fortunately however, Keith Benoist, one of the event's promoters is a skilled photographer and he produced these images. Not your average knife shots but pretty cool anyway.

If I recall, the blade is about 8" and I tried to do a riverine theme in damascus. The handle is Sambar stag. The sheath is in the Paul Long style with farm-raised Nile Crocodile (How's that for "riverine!"). On second thought, I probably should have used American Alligator, considering it's Mississippi 'n all.

Hope you enjoy them. Anyone interested in purchasing tickets can contact kayakmississippi.com.

Cheers,

TV


Terry Vandeventer
ABS MS

 

[tvandeventer]

Just found out that there are addition photos & close-ups at http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=242049&id=157857842782&saved

Cheers,

TV

 

[Big Rick]

Beautiful knife, I will be getting some tickets, rest assured!!

 

[RogerP]

What a great concept! That Bowie will make a fine prize indeed - it's a beauty. Love the damascus pattern - very appropriate to the event itself.

Roger

 

[Jon Brand]

Thats a gorgeous knife, i really love your work.

 

[B . Buxton]

Beautiful knife Terry, I always look forward to seeing your posts. :thumbup:

Bill

 

[BRTATCK]

Classic Vandeventer. Very nice Terry. Love the damascus. Another gorgeous bowie.

 

[John M Cohea]

I had the chance for a short visit with Terry last week and saw this one nearly finished. It sure turned out great Terry!

 

[nikoknife48]

Great looking Bowie and sheath. All for a good cause indeed.

 

[jklein7401]

Terry another great knife as we have come to expect from you. Being an animal lover myself I can certainly appreciate the cause. I guess I need to buy a few tickets. Who knows maybe I can win a knife. Really nicely done. It just seems to me that I like everything that comes out of your shop.

Jon

 

[peterinct]

That is a cool project and an awesome looking knife and sheath Terry.

I like it VERY much. Great looking damascus and the piece of stag has a perfect curve for the shape of the knife.

Peter