A Big Ol Bowie or a Big Ol Camp Knife?

[TK Steingass]

Gentlemen:

Well, it has a bowie blade but its got a single guard. Couldn't figure out what to call it. This is the first 1075 knife I've made - I used an interrupted quench and was pleased both with the ashi and activity in this hamon line. The buyer was happy too. I ground the majors on a large diameter platen to lighten it a tech. Comments welcome.

Take care,

TK

.270" 1075 Stock
HT to Rc 59-60
Differential HT with clay
Triple normalized - triple tempered
15 3/4" OAL
10 1/2" hollow ground blade
Stabilized spalted hackberry scales
Tapered tang with red liners
Thumb serrations on spine/guard
Stainless furniture
Pinned/soldered guard
8-10 oz Southern style sheath

 

[i4Marc]

I don't know what you call it but I call it a seriously handsome knife. Love the spalted woods.

 

[gregorio]

I would call it a big old bowie, especially with the clip. Lots of historical bowies had no guard, so a single guard is not really a defining factor in my opinion.

 

[David Stifle]

yep, bowie. Doesn't have enough belly for a camp knife, imho.

 

[devieduran]

awesome blade especially for the handle

 

[Karl B. Andersen]

I think it's a 'Big Ol' Camp Bowie'. And it's fantastic.

 

[SharpByCoop]

I think it's a 'Big Ol' Camp Bowie'. And it's fantastic.

I concur. Works both ways.

Tim, you are having fun and making good stuff. Keep at it!

Coop

 

[vic2367]

id call it camp bowie ,,love the scales ,,great work on this one :thumbup:

 

[TK Steingass]

Thanks to all for the kind words - it was a fun build, but then, every knife is a journey.