A Son's Knife

[G L Drew]

My son has been after me for years to make him a large bowie and as much as I dislike large knives I think this one turned out OK. This is his 42nd birthday present; just a little late. I forged this from 1/4 X 1 1/2 inch 5160 and added a rosewood handle. The fixtures are made from an old wagon wheel etched and a little gun blue to give it an antique look.
The trouble is, I have three sons.

 

[Esav Benyamin]

You may not like them, but I can see why he wanted you to make him one. That knife is the real thing.

Let us know what the other two come out like.

 

[JCavSD]

That's really nice. FYI, my birthday is Feb 7th...plenty of time for you to get things together.

 

[M.Griffin]

Very nice. There is no way you aren't going to have to make two more.

-Mike

 

[raylaconico]

Nice work! Great looking blade and I especially like that guard.

 

[d762nato]

Very nice your son is very lucky and i'm sure it was worth the wait to him. I can't wait to see the other two knives though.

 

[Loosearrow]

An heirloom for sure. Better make two more and number them for the boys. Collector for sure. Nice work.

 

[RyanW]

how could he not love that! two more to go... and the sheath is great as well

 

[genewiseman]

That is real nice!!!
Gene

 

[thompsonblades]

Will definately be a collectors show piece one day. Can't wait to see the next two.

 

[robino]

my birthday was june 19th and i'm 43...would you like a 4th son?

 

[TK Steingass]

Even though you don't like big knives, it doesn't show your distaste in the final product - good job "Dad"

 

[jim poling]

Very nice GL Your son is gona love it!

Jim

 

[forex]

I know you americans only like adopting kids from africa, but can you please make this aussie boy your son by any chance?

 

[meako]

whats not to like -its superb. please post the others when ready.
cheers

 

[Cousin Jack]

Hey! I'm up for adoption!!!