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BIG Texas Bowie Reproduction...(Pics)
- Thread starter Bruce Evans
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Bruce, I couldn't agree more with you thoughts, in your reply to me. I love the old blades Too. I hope that the makers keep doing their best to make their versions of these beautiful pieces of history. As long as we do, they will never die.
Again Bruce, Great job on that knife.
Again Bruce, Great job on that knife.
RHINOKNIVES
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well this has been a very informative thread.
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I can answer a few of the questions regarding Bruce's big Texas bowie. The original was unmarked as to the maker. It was formerly in the Robert Abel's collection and was featured on the dust jacket of his book "Classic Bowie Knives". Abel's only discription of this knife was that it was "used in the early Texas days". It weighs 2.6lbs. without the sheath and the original guard was nickel-plated brass.
Being somewhat of a history buff, I wanted Bruce to make me one as close to the original as possible. I think he did a great job and I can tell by your comments that you all agree.
Being somewhat of a history buff, I wanted Bruce to make me one as close to the original as possible. I think he did a great job and I can tell by your comments that you all agree.
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Ebbtide:
Neither one. I have it displayed along with a spontoon-style tomahawk, a beaded rifle case and a Sharp's rifle. It looks pretty comfortable in it's present surroundings.
Neither one. I have it displayed along with a spontoon-style tomahawk, a beaded rifle case and a Sharp's rifle. It looks pretty comfortable in it's present surroundings.
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Dan:
Thanks. Nice to be here.
I'm looking forward to the George Woodhead that you are building for me. I've been giving the engraving some thought and think I would like the "pommel" done a la Cuno Helfricht. Like the sea shells he did on the loading gates of his Colts. It would be real intricate engraving and would add a lot of interest to the knife. Then maybe follow through with something smaller on the metal sheath that would tie it all together.
Thanks. Nice to be here.
I'm looking forward to the George Woodhead that you are building for me. I've been giving the engraving some thought and think I would like the "pommel" done a la Cuno Helfricht. Like the sea shells he did on the loading gates of his Colts. It would be real intricate engraving and would add a lot of interest to the knife. Then maybe follow through with something smaller on the metal sheath that would tie it all together.
