A Fast Bowie

[TK Steingass]

Gentlemen:

Awhile ago I filled an order for a fella that wanted a fast full tang bowie for fencing and self-defense. This is what we agreed on. It's a Battle Bowie with some major modifications. The blade thickness at the ricasso is reduced to .195" from .220". The clip has been rounded with major distal taper. Finally the blade was lightly hollow ground on a 36" diameter platen down to .020" with 25 degree bevels ground. The end result was a reduction in weight from 14.8 oz to 10.8 oz for a lightning fast fighter/slicer. I made a southern style sheath so you can carry this brute right, left cross-draw or behind the back. The intense curly maple has been stained with an oxblood colored aniline dye, eight coats of Truoil, hand rubbed and buffed.
The blade was belt finished to 400 grit then superfine scotchbrite belt satin. I hope you like it!

.195" 1095 Stock
HT to Rc 60-61
Differential HT with clay
9" lightly hollow ground blade
14" OAL
Pinned/soldered double guard/subhilt
Premium Curly Maple Scales - Truoil finish
Tapered tang with red liners
416 Stainless furniture
Rounded clip -distal taper
8-10 oz Southern style sheath

 

[Pete_H]

Please remind me to never wind up in a self-defence position with the new owner of this fighter!!

1095 - hard not to love it

Cheers...Pete

 

[William Schrade]

That is a handsome Bowie.

 

[TK Steingass]

Please remind me to never wind up in a self-defence position with the new owner of this fighter!!

1095 - hard not to love it

Cheers...Pete

Thanks Pete - I was amazed at how light this bowie became from my original pattern

 

[TK Steingass]

That is a handsome Bowie.

Thanks William - glad you like it. I hated to let this one go, but I have to pay for my new Baldor 332B buffer. :grumpy:

 

[severtecher]

LOVE THAT! Damn, just when I thought I had all I needed now I gotta put another must have on my list. I'd love to put a hand on that one . What can I sell...hmmm.

 

[TK Steingass]

LOVE THAT! Damn, just when I thought I had all I needed now I gotta put another must have on my list. I'd love to put a hand on that one . What can I sell...hmmm.

Four to six months for delivery and one just like it can be yours! Glad you like it.

 

[Matthew Gregory]

I love it when they're light and lean and fast. Nicely done!!!

 

[Lycosa]

This.^
SOOOOOOOO nice.
rolf

 

[tinkerer]

My new favorite.

Larry
Tinkerer

 

[MBITTENCOURT]

Stunning knife! I like everything about it.

 

[TK Steingass]

I love it when they're light and lean and fast. Nicely done!!!

Thanks Matt!!

 

[TK Steingass]

I love it when they're light and lean and fast. Nicely done!!!

This.^
SOOOOOOOO nice.
rolf

My new favorite.

Larry
Tinkerer

Stunning knife! I like everything about it.

Gentlemen: Glad you like it - I was going to call it "Greased Lightning"

 

[gregorio]

Thanks for posting, your work is admirable.

 

[deovolens]

As usual a perfect finish and a classy and functional design. Respect.

 

[keithf]

Lean and mean. I love it!
Cheers Keith