Bowie Hiram

[Rodrigo Sfreddo]

Hello guys! I have been away for some time (I know, I always say that...), but I would like to show the last piece I made. Unfortunally, I'll not be able to make the Blade Show this year, but my friends Ricardo Vilar and Sandro Boeck will be there, and I'll send at least one knife trough them (not this one, already sold).
This bowie has 10" blade and 15" overall lenght, forged in a variation of my Merovingian Pattern, full integral, with false edge in english style, and my keyhole fit on the ebony handle. The contour of the keyhole was carved and protected from etching, creating a beautifull frame. The stamp was gold inlayed. The sheath is leather, covered with ostrigh skin, and has a damascus tube on the strings. Hope you enjoy it.

Thank's for looking.

Cheers!

 

[The Amazing Virginian]

Nice to see you posting another of your creations. Sorry that you won't be at the Blade Show this year Hope to see you there next year.

 

[Michael Rader]

Thank you, Rodrigo. You are the number one, most inspiring maker alive for me.

You're work is greatly appreciated.

~M

 

[Chris Montgomery]

Wow!!!! Very nice!!!! I love to see your amazing work!!!!

Chris

 

[A C Richards]

That is incredible!!!! +1 with Michael. Very inspiring. The keyhole fit is just....... can't even come up with the words. Nothing would do it justice.

 

[MT Damascus]

Wow, that is incredible

 

[Aaron Wilburn]

Incredible work!!!!!! I have to agree with Mike. It just blows the mind!!!

 

[i4Marc]

Ya know........whether it is trying to learn guitar or knife-making or whatever, there are those people that just inspire me to keep moving forward and do better. Then there are people like this that make me wonder why I bother. As the old Indian in "the Outlaw Josey Whales" says, " I shall endeavor to persevere". Exquisite work Mr. Sfreddo.

 

[ddd]

Amazing stuff my friend! And your excellent photographic lighting
brings out the beauty of your truly wondrous Damascus!!!

All the best,
David Darom (ddd)

 

[manix J]

Breath taking.... Who is the lucky SOB who is getting that masterpiece.

Wish it were me... Although I'm sure we all feel that way.

Jeff

 

[Bigfattyt]

Thanks for sharing. Any time I see your name, I hurry and click the thread. Love your knives.

 

[Doug C]

Always a treat to see a new knife from you, Rodrigo.
MAD SKILLZ!
Thanks for giving us a peek ! :thumbup:

Doug

 

[peterinct]

That is taking the "keyhole" fitment to another level, and as usual, the damascus is amazing!

Thanks for posting it Rodrigo. I was hoping to see you at Blade, hopefully another year.

Peter

 

[BRTATCK]

Rodrigo we will miss seeing you at the show my friend. What can I say about the bowie, just magnificent. Beautiful piece and I know the new owner is thrilled.
Take care
Brion

 

[Marcel54]

That is taking the "keyhole" fitment to another level, and as usual, the damascus is amazing!


Peter

I agree, this is even more impressive than what Ron Newton showed a few weeks ago. Where will this end......I can't wait to see.

Marcel

 

[Rodrigo Sfreddo]

Hello guys! Thank you so much for the comments, so kind as always! This keyhole fit is the best I got so far, I'm finally getting this right.
Here's some other works, hope you enjoy.

Muruwah:
This integral bowie was forged in random patterned damascus, composed of O1/15N20 steels, with 10" blade and 15 1/4" overall length. The handle is mammoth, with stainless spacers with coin edge work, and domed pins. The guard, part of the blade and the full tang, was inlayed with silver, copper and gold, in a floral motif. The sheath is leather, covered with ostrigh skin, and a damascus tube on the strings.

Pampeana:
This integral gaucho knife was forged in turquish damascus composed of O1/15N20 steels, with 9" blade and 14" overall length. The ebony handle was assembled in my keyhole style, as the pommel. The collar section is file worked, and the stamp on the spine is gold inlayed. The sheath is leather with shark skin inlay in the same pattern or the handle, and finished with turkish damascus button.

Dark Tulip:
This gaucho utility knife has 6" blade and 10 1/2" overal lenght, forged in ladder damascus composed of O1/15N20 steels. The split handle is assembled with carved ebony, with satin finished middle section, and polished ends. The sheath is leather, with ostrigh skin inlay.

Principessa:
This full integral gaucho knife with 8" blade and 12 1/2" overall leght was forged in mosaic damascus composed of O1/15N20 steels. The stamp is gold inlayed, and the keyhole tang was completely engraved, in floral motif. The handle is ebony. The sheath is leather, with alligator skin inlay. Please excuse my amateur engraving.

cheers!

 

[Doug C]

Just terrific seeing more of your awesome work, Rodrigo.

Dark Tulip:
This gaucho utility knife has 6" blade and 10 1/2" overal lenght, forged in ladder damascus composed of O1/15N20 steels. The split handle is assembled with carved ebony, with satin finished middle section, and polished ends. The sheath is leather, with ostrigh skin inlay.

^
Couldn't believe this one when I saw it.
How did you do that ?

BTW/ They are ALL spectacular !

Doug

 

[RonNewton]

Very nice knives Rodrigo. Your engraving is improving quite well I must say. We will miss you at Blade.

 

[Lorien]

it's always a real and true pleasure to view your handiwork. Unlike anything else.

 

[P. McKinley]

Please excuse my amateur engraving.

You're excused!