Badger Knife #5 - Mark Nevling Bowie

Brian_Turner

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Mark Nevling is a maker who is driven to make knives. His eye for design and passion to create are slowing the development of his technical skills, but his progress over the past several years is undeniable.

This Bowie represents a quantum leap from the knives that Mark was producing last year, which were head and shoulders beyond the previous year. I'm happy to support Mark as he continues his growth, and will be as proud as Mark himself when his technical prowess catches up to his vision.

This big Bowie has an 8" blade of differentially tempered 52100 with a rolled edge. The handle is a pretty huge chunk of stabilized oosic. Fittings are nickel silver. The inlay on the sheath is albino python.

<CENTER>Mark Nevling Bowie
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Few of us are in a position to be able to support all new makers, but it sure can be an enjoyable experience we can show support to one or two or a few who we enjoy working with. Yup the knives may not be "perfect", but it cool to see the "developement" and even take part in it in a small way by placing an order or two.

I stole a few of Brians thoughts from an email last night. I agree with Brian that even as a customer it is just as exciting to see a maker raise his own bar as it is for the maker.

These are the interactions (as well as those with the known guys) that add many intangibles to the hobby for me.

Looks like for Brian too!

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" The real art of living is to keep alive the longing in human beings to become greater versions of themselves." Laurens Van der Post in memory of James Mattis
 
I think it's important for collecting to transcend simple "accumulation" if we are to call it a genuine hobby.

Very few makers hit home runs right out of the box. If no one encourages and recognizes initial promise and progress, a lot of makers who would otherwise develop into tomorrow's masters might give up the craft for something that isn't as nourishing for their souls, but is much more so for their families.
 
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