Big Stag Bowie (Hey Fred!)

David Stifle

David Stifle

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Guys, I'm reposting this knife for Fred Rowe and any other folks who are interested in big old bowies. The blade is 12.25" (1095) and the handle is NS and wrought iron with a sambar stag handle. The guard, naturally, is a clam shell s-guard of NS. The knife balances right at the plunge line, and is a very fast and lively blade. The spine is 3/16's at the guard.I'm sorry for the poor pictures, I'm in the process of having better ones taken.

Dave
 

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I really like your work; always have. It can never be pigeon holed and I never know what to expect. That's a good thing. I know it will be distinctive and the quality of your efforts will always shine through no matter what the concept is.

Thanks, Fred
 
Thanks Fred,

I really appreciate your comments. After making knife's for six years, this is the best I've done. I finally feel as if I "get" it now.

Dave
 
Coming from one Virginian to another, that knife is SWEET!!!! Your gallery page shows several that meet that same description. Very nicely done Sir!
 
That is one sweet looking knife. It seems there are a few of us in the area. (D.C.)
 
Nice one! The turned bolster and buttcap with stag remind me of Dan Greave's work. That's a good thing. :thumbup:
 
Thanks Guys,

I appreciate the comments.

BP, Loundoun's a nice blend of growth and conservation. Bet you enjoy the area.

Dozuki, do you make knives in DC? It's such a populated area. You must be a highly inventive guy to manage that.Good going!

MS Cantrell and Jim; Thanks for the kind words, Guys.

Dave
 
Thanks, Bad Boy, appreciate your taking the time to post those nice words. Much appreciated.

Dave
 
Thanks Big Fatty,

yes, I'm pretty proud of that rifle too, a 1953 Winchester Deerslayer. Pretty rare. Has a full lenght barrel with a hooded sight. Still in excellent condition.

Dave
 
Hi Grim 62,

Thanks. The blade shape is due to the fact I started this out as a persian blade, but the minute I slipped the clam shell s-guard on I knew I needed to go more along the traditional bowie route.

Again, thanks for posting. I appreciate it.

Dave
 
The hammon really makes it stand out. Often, makers choose between having an etched finish, to make the hammon pop. It seems more rare to get a nice cloudy hammon and still have the high polish finish, then it is even harder to get it to show up in the photo's.
 
Thanks, Bigfattyt

The blade was differently polished much as you would see on a Japanese sword. I would mask off a section, polish it to the desired finish, then mask that section, and work on the remaining section of the blade. So, above the hamon the blade is polished to 2500 grit, the hamon was polished up to 8000 grit to get a clear milky appearance. I didn't have to work hard at all to get photo's showing the hamon. It really does stand out quite clearly. Thanks for you comment, I appreciate it.

Dave
 
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