Black t a i l Bowie

[Raymond Richard]

Here's a bowie I just finished up. I'm calling it a bowie mainly cause its just alittle wider than the fighters I've been making the last couple weeks. This one has an 11 5/8" W-2 blade, iron guard and butt cap, wrought iron spacer, and a large black tail deer crown for a handle. Right around 17 1/2" overall. The widest part of the blade is 1 7/8".

 

[Keith Montgomery]

Another beauty. I really like the long swedge.

 

[D lisch]

Ray you have a way with steel and horn all your own. good looking knife

 

[Mace]

Nice one Ray!
Love the blade shape....thats some mean looking steel!
Mace

 

[mohd]

Beautiful and slick :thumbup: What's the thickness at the ricasso Ray?

I noticed something potruding from the crown, is it the pommel?

 

[Raymond Richard]

Beautiful and slick :thumbup: What's the thickness at the ricasso Ray?

I noticed something potruding from the crown, is it the pommel?

Mohd, Its 3/16" at the ricasso. Here's a picture of another knife that shows the treatment I do at the butt of the crown: http://bladegallery.com/shopexd.asp?id=84012&photo=5&size=n

 

[mohd]

I love the way you fix the butt cap Ray :thumbup: With 3/16" thick at the ricasso I guess it makes the Black Tail Bowie light and fast :thumbup:

 

[Scottso]

Very well done!!

 

[xaman]

oh man, that one is awesome!!!

 

[oldrifleman]

Awesome as always. Every knife is stunning, one day I hope to own at least one of yours. Steven

 

[Raymond Richard]

Awesome as always. Every knife is stunning, one day I hope to own at least one of yours. Steven

Steven, Where in western Washington are you located? If you happen to make it to the OKCA Show please come by and see me. I will be at a different table location, H 08.

 

[oldrifleman]

I am up in Seattle area, however I come down your way from time to time as my sister lives in Battleground. I need to do the OKCA show soon to visit. Steven