Bagwell Style Fighter

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There has been a lot of Bagwells shown in the other thread. I'm getting to like them better as time goes by. I held one of Joe's in Atlanta and was impressed with it's balance and heft. A friend asked me to make him one similar Mr Bagwell's complete with "C" guard and sharpened clip. This what I came up with. Lin

Blade: 10 inches 5160H
Handle: Sambar Stag
Fittings: Stainless
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Lin that looks great I could tell when you handled mine in Atlanta you where interested in it and I am glad it inspired you. Like I said the knife looks very good I would love to handle it.
 
That's a beauty!

I love the way the stag came out on this one, beautiful.
 
Mighty fine job there Lin.
Really like the blade profile and that nice crisp clip. :thumbup:
 
Very nice work, Lin.
Looks like one mean 10" fighter, really like the stainless fittings and stag.

Doug
 
Thanks. This is one of those knives that you might have to hold to get a full appreciation of it. The Stag has more taper than what appears in that view.

Jon, The guard is uneven. The botton one is lower at the same rate as the choil drops down. This allows the sheath to fit al the way to the guard and to just add to the protection of the fingers. As for the bottom lug being pushed forward a little, I need to let those who have actualy talked to Mr Bagwell reply. I think it's may be for several reasons. I look forward to talking to Mr Bagwell someday. I have read his book and find it very interesting. I'd like to get his thoughts first hand. I know I would learn something. Lin
 
I don't find the guard "uneven" at all.
It falls the same distance below the cutting edge as it is above the spine.
I find this "even".
When guards are centered on the ricasso, the appear waaaaaaaay too tall on the top side.
Your knives look better with that "M.S." behind your name.
 
Karl B. Andersen said:
I don't find the guard "uneven" at all.
It falls the same distance below the cutting edge as it is above the spine.
I find this "even".
When guards are centered on the ricasso, the appear waaaaaaaay too tall on the top side.
Your knives look better with that "M.S." behind your name.
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Agreed on all points. Really nice work Lin. :thumbup:

Roger
 
I agree on all your points Karl, however I believe Jon may have been referring to the guard lugs/tips being un-even in that the lower is definitely closer to the blade tip than the top.
As Lin mentioned, I'm sure Bill has a reason for incorporating this condition into his design. Perhaps we will hear it.
 
Mixed emotions here. I agree with all the previous posters that this is, indeed a beautiful and very well executed work worthy in every sense of the MS stamp it bares.

The other side of the coin (and this is very personal and not intended to impose my views on any one else), is that a building a copy that close, particularly while the original maker is still alive is as far as I'm concerned forbidden ground. I realize that there are many reasons or excuses including honoring the original maker, but for me, that still makes no difference.

I sincerely hope this doesn't start a flame war as that was/is not my intention and I will NOT respond further to any one addressing this particular post.

thank you.

Paul
 
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