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Bob writes
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Hi Joe, how are things? Good, I hope! The Bowie pictured has a blade made from Bill's ocean wave pattern damascus steel which he produces on occasion. It resembles turbulent sea water thus the name. We have seen this pattern before (Brass Hilt's 8 " stag & damascus bowie from Pootsy's 17 page B.Bagwell knives thread) which some may recall. It has great strength and cutting power as Bill will tell but is less forgiving to the blade smith forging it. The bowie in the pic has a 12 1/4" blade and is a trim 3/16" thick with a slight distal taper. The fancy Olivewood dogbone handle that Bill mated to this bowie gives it awesome speed and agility, yet you can still feel a little heft in it's mid section for a chopping blow! Again, this something better explained with knife in hand. The file worked guard and pinned handle helped it to merit the Signature stamp that Bill uses sparingly. The medicine bags were gifts from Bill and my brother in law, Wm O 'brien. Big thanks to Joe Paranee for posting these threads for our enjoyment and keeping us in the loop! Sincerely, Bob Furusho
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Hi Joe, how are things? Good, I hope! The Bowie pictured has a blade made from Bill's ocean wave pattern damascus steel which he produces on occasion. It resembles turbulent sea water thus the name. We have seen this pattern before (Brass Hilt's 8 " stag & damascus bowie from Pootsy's 17 page B.Bagwell knives thread) which some may recall. It has great strength and cutting power as Bill will tell but is less forgiving to the blade smith forging it. The bowie in the pic has a 12 1/4" blade and is a trim 3/16" thick with a slight distal taper. The fancy Olivewood dogbone handle that Bill mated to this bowie gives it awesome speed and agility, yet you can still feel a little heft in it's mid section for a chopping blow! Again, this something better explained with knife in hand. The file worked guard and pinned handle helped it to merit the Signature stamp that Bill uses sparingly. The medicine bags were gifts from Bill and my brother in law, Wm O 'brien. Big thanks to Joe Paranee for posting these threads for our enjoyment and keeping us in the loop! Sincerely, Bob Furusho
