Best Bowies 2021 Finalists- Vote!

Your Choice for Best Bowie 2021

  • Aldrich

    Votes: 14 22.2%

  • Andrews

    Votes: 3 4.8%

  • Gregory

    Votes: 17 27.0%

  • Hanson III

    Votes: 10 15.9%

  • Lurquin

    Votes: 8 12.7%

  • Wilburn

    Votes: 11 17.5%
  • Total voters
    63
  • Poll closed .
Wow, gang… what a crazy race that was! I have to admit, I didn’t see this coming at all. I’m humbled, and honored to have won such a prestigious event.

As far as I can see, my knife is easily the LEAST ‘Bowie-like’ knife to have made it into the finals, and is so far from anything even vaguely traditional that I was hesitant to even offer it up for consideration, originally.

Russ Andrews’ blade was the shoe-in, or so I thought. It has all the classic aspects of what I think most folks would qualify as a Bowie, and like everything else he does, it’s all just ‘right’.

Don Hanson’s blade is, well… Don. Exactly what I expect from him. Mammoth, big, wide swept blade, appropriately sculpted guard. Classic Don!

Aaron Wilburn’s knife is just over the top in every respect. A true tour de force.

Sam Lurquin’s monster blade is a teenage wet dream, from start to finish.



Truly not sure where I came in, here, but I’m just honored and privileged to be able to share a stage with all of these masterpieces.



i4Marc said:
I'm glad it didn't come down to combat. I would miss Matt. 😁
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In the immortal words of one of my favorites, the Dread Pirate Roberts…

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For the record, I voted for Marc’s knife. For me, the knife is exactly what it ought to be, and nothing that it shouldn’t. The focus of the piece is entirely on line and form, with none of those things being blurred or distracted from by the materials used. Elegant and austere, and precise in execution.



Thanks again to everyone, and special thanks to Jim Cooper SharpByCoop SharpByCoop for all he does, and for being a good friend, and Richard Dawes Richard338 Richard338 for throwing this whole shindig.
 
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I intentionally stayed outside and neutral to this contest, with the noted exception of capturing and hosting a lot of amazing contenders.

Six 'winners' in this thread. One leader. Unlimited appreciations.

Thanks Richard!
 
I missed out on the poll, but WOW, all of these knives have some real stand-out elements to them. Amazing, really. I would have probably voted for the Aldrich because there's just something about the way the handle's curved that makes me want to hold it the most.
 
Congrats to the winner, all finalists and nominated too ! Thanks a lot to everyone who voted for me in "first round" and to everyone that participated and prepared this event :) For next year I have more dagger, viking and kitchen stuff , so im not sure if i will be able to participate next time. See you guys with incoming knives during the year ... bb Petr :)
 
Hi all and Happy New Year.

Only just found out about the draw. I’m up the coast fishing with crap internet access.

First off congratulations to Matt, very cool knife Mate.

Secondly thanks for the nominations and to all those that voted for my stuff. Truly surprised and full of appreciation.
 
Sorry I’m replying so late to this. I’m not receiving alerts from the forum, it seems, and just stumbled on this. :confused:



Thanks for all the kind words, gang - and thanks for the plaque! Can’t wait to find somewhere to hang it!:D
 
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