Al Pendray Wootz Bowie

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Murray White

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Much like William B Moran is to the pattern welded form of Damascus so is Al Pendray to the Wootz Damascus. While it is unlikely that I'll ever come across a Moran I would be able to purchase, I did get the opportunity to obtain this fine example of Al Pendray's Wootz in the form of a marvelous Bowie

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OAL is 13" with a 8 1/2 blade. Fittings are coin silver and the handle is fossil walrus ivory.

Al is 3rd generation Blacksmith as I recall and does not do sharp grind lines intentionally to reduce the possibility of stress fractures and thus a stronger blade. This is one heavy, sturdy piece of steel for sure and to me is an important part of knife history.
 
that's nice....do you have a bigger, detailed pic of the wootz? are you going to use that knife? wondering about the performance of wootz....

great score.
 
Murray, that is a fantastic addition to any collection, on quite a few different levels .... congratulations on a wonderful find!

Stephen
 
Murray, great piece, congratulations are absolutely well deserved.

I, too, would be curious to know how it would differ in performance, if you ever find yourself in a position to know.

Guido
 
Hey Murray,That's One Helluva Bowie.The Lines,the Fit & Finish,Everything Looks Perfect.It Looks like it has some Heft to it Too,Great Score!!!
Buddy S.:cool: :thumbup: :thumbup:
 
Better not let me actually take that one in hand Murray - I can't promise I won't cut and run! :eek: Gorgeous!

Roger
 
I think I have to agree with Holger lol. If I have some time, I'll try to do some closeup images of the steel pattern. It is not as discernable as that found with pattern welded blades so it is not easy to get to show up well.
 
Lovely Bowie,Murray,
AND an important piece of knife history.
Looks forged close to shape.
Great piece by a great maker. :thumbup: :cool:

Doug
 
Murray White said:
Al is 3rd generation Blacksmith as I recall and does not do sharp grind lines intentionally to reduce the possibility of stress fractures and thus a stronger blade.
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Intelligent, I like that.

I wish more knife makers would apply more thought in their designs and engineering practices.
 
Very nice:D I have one of his integral hunters in wootz and stag.
 
What a beautiful bowie.. I like every single detail..You are adding some really fine pieces to your collection lately. Best, Rich
 
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