bolsters or bowie

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cdark

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i lucked into a peice of 440c at work. it's 1/4"x2"x18". i can't stand the thought of putting it on the blanchard to make it thin enough to make the size knives i like. so i either will make a huge bowie or i was thinking i could use it for bolster material. any ideas on weather it would be good for making bolsters? or should i go ahead and make the bowie since i have the big peice of stock? anybody know of a site with lots of bowie pictuers to study?
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thanks a million, chris

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[This message has been edited by cdark (edited 03-07-2001).]
 
Actually Chris what you need to do is pack that piece up and just send it on to me. I could study it and send it back in about 20 yrs. or so (grin).
 
I, uh well gee, cut it up? Couldn't you use short pieces for bolsters? When can we expect pics of the "BIG BOWIE"
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Sola Fide
 
sorry bill i think i'm going to go ahead and try to make the bowie. it might take a couple months to get done and post a pic. i cant wait though. i've got my 2nd and 3rd knives at paul bos heat treat. i really cant wait to get them back!

chris
 
the anual knife book that lists the makers in the guilds @ assoc, has a ton of pictures, i see old ones at swap meets for cheap. come on someone what is the corrrect name of this publication? i have a couple of bowies on my site. but mine are non tradational.you can get the book new at some gun stores or shows. happy grinding

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Laurence Segal www.RHINOKNIVES.com
 
thanks guys, that is a beautiful selection ya got there george and Laurence, very helpful for design ideas. thanks again,

chris

[This message has been edited by cdark (edited 03-11-2001).]
 
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