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Hi guys,
Just thought I'd share some pics of a recent e-bay find (not my usual hunting ground, but this worked out just fine
)
This bowie is by Master Smith Keith Kilby, though it was produced while he was Journeyman Smith, back in the day.
The knife features a 7 3/4" damscus blade with an overall length of 12 1/2". A little on the small side for me
but it's a stout knife, with a blade thickness of approx. 1/4" at the ricasso. Sheath is shark skin.
The grooved, oval-shaped double gaurd is rendered in damascus, as is the ferrule.
The handle is a premium piece of stag, with excellent colour, contour and texture. The kind you rarely see nowadays. It is finished off with a nickel silver cap, meticulously filed to match the texture of the stag.
The knife has a reassuring heft and excellent balance. Fit and finish are beyond reproach.
One final parting shot that shows off the long, aggressive clip:
Cheers,
Roger
Just thought I'd share some pics of a recent e-bay find (not my usual hunting ground, but this worked out just fine
)This bowie is by Master Smith Keith Kilby, though it was produced while he was Journeyman Smith, back in the day.
The knife features a 7 3/4" damscus blade with an overall length of 12 1/2". A little on the small side for me
but it's a stout knife, with a blade thickness of approx. 1/4" at the ricasso. Sheath is shark skin.
The grooved, oval-shaped double gaurd is rendered in damascus, as is the ferrule.
The handle is a premium piece of stag, with excellent colour, contour and texture. The kind you rarely see nowadays. It is finished off with a nickel silver cap, meticulously filed to match the texture of the stag.
The knife has a reassuring heft and excellent balance. Fit and finish are beyond reproach.
One final parting shot that shows off the long, aggressive clip:
Cheers,
Roger
My first thought when I opened the package was "Wow - is this a San Mai blade?" The edge is almost mirror-polished and really contrasts well with the rest of the etched blade. Could just be that he didn't etch the edge. Either way, it's a very eye-catching blade.
Enjoy it! 
