A Fast and Light Battle Bowie

[TK Steingass]

The customer wanted a fast and light Battle Bowie with an index finger swell rather than the curved subhilt. I was pleased with the hamon activity on this one. The blade was hollow ground on a large radius platen with a rounded spine and distal taper. Any and all comments are welcome.

Take care,

TK

W-2 stock - .200" at the ricasso
Differentially heat treated with clay
Parks 50 quench - double draw
HT to Rc 59-60
14 1/4"" OAL
9 1/4" Flat/hollow ground blade/distal taper/rounded spine
1 3/4" Blade height
Premium stabilized Koa scales
Tapered tang with black liners
416 SS fittings - satin finish
Soldered/pinned guard and subhilt

 

[Phillip Patton]

I like it! :thumbup:

 

[TK Steingass]

I like it! :thumbup:

Thanks Phillip

 

[phorizt]

I wouldn't want to be on the wrong end of that one! Very nice as always.

 

[black mamba]

Looks like a stabby sumbi$h, and the koa is gorgeous; nice job!

 

[JParanee]

Very nicely done

 

[Bob Ohlemann]

I think this might be my new favorite from you. Very nice!!

Bob

 

[TK Steingass]

I wouldn't want to be on the wrong end of that one! Very nice as always.

Thanks man - I wouldn't either!

 

[gregorio]

Nice fit and finish on the "subhilt" and overall a great looking knife.

Glad to see you got a hold of some bigger studs

 

[Karl B. Andersen]

Looks like a stabby sumbi$h, and the koa is gorgeous; nice job!

Agreed. :thumbup:

 

[Kohai999]

Does it have a sharp top edge?

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

 

[MTURBO]

Beautiful.:thumbup:

 

[TK Steingass]

Does it have a sharp top edge?

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

STeven: The client wanted a rounded top edge - it's rounded from the tip to the transition point.

Best,

TK

 

[TK Steingass]

Nice fit and finish on the "subhilt" and overall a great looking knife.

Glad to see you got a hold of some bigger studs

Thanks Greg - yep, you helped me out on the studs!!!

 

[TK Steingass]

Looks like a stabby sumbi$h, and the koa is gorgeous; nice job!

Very nicely done

I think this might be my new favorite from you. Very nice!!

Bob

Agreed. :thumbup:

Beautiful.:thumbup:

Thanks to all for taking the time to comment and your kind words - appreciate it

 

[Kohai999]

STeven: The client wanted a rounded top edge - it's rounded from the tip to the transition point.

Best,

TK

Thanks for the reply, gotta give 'em what they want.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

 

[Lycosa]

FAST... on many levels.
rolf

 

[TK Steingass]

FAST... on many levels.
rolf

Thanks Rolf!