"Bridger Creek Bowie"

Darren R.

Darren R.

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Hi Folks: I am new to the Blade Forums, I look forward to getting involved.

I just finished this Bowie and sheath this weekend.
This is my third ever knife and sheath. I am very pleased with how it turned out and I hope you all like it as well.

Specs are, OAL 17" Blade is 11. 3/4"L X 1. 7/8W X 1/4" Thick.
5160, edge quenched and triple tempered, Thanks to Journeyman ABS Smith, Jon Christensen for the great help with HT. "Thanks Jon".

Handle is Osage with African Black wood spacers, Hard-wear is heat colored o-1.

Thanks for looking, all comments are welcome
Darren

http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/LinkPhoto?GUID=19f56431-5f37-1b0a-35a8-217366792231&size=
 
I don't usually post much when people post pictures, but that bowie looks real nice. And its your third one? That's incredible. It has good lines and is the proper size for a bowie. Keep up the great work.
 
Darren, that really is a very good looking knife. I think the blade looks great without a ricasso. And the yellow of the osage goes great with the heat coloured fittings. The sheath looks very classy. This knife is a tremendously impressive third knife. You have great potential, sir.

Now for my only complaint; you cut off one end of the butt on the picture. I would really appreciate getting to see a picture of the whole knife so that I can really appreciate the overall aesthetics.
 
I definitely agree with the others: that's a nice-looking big bowie. Thanks for sharing the pic.

Cheers,

Roger
 
Congratulations, that is a fine Bowie. I really like the Osage, and the guard. Welcome to the forums.
 
you third knife? I hate you, really I do! Just kidding, it is wonderful! Great! Paul
 
Thanks Allot you guys.

It was a blast making it, and I learned a great deal.
Your kind words are an inspiration :D

Darren
 
love it--what is the guard made of(like that look)? Nice long blade going to a nice sleek point. Like the way you put stuff in the picture along with the knife--good idea.
 
Wow !! Third knife ??? More like 3rd sword !!! Cos they usually only get bigger from here ... :D

Personally, I prefer a clean cut plunge cut, but just as many people like the graduated grind. Also, it suits the overall design. I do really like the picture and frankly the handle is pretty neat. Its a double thumbs-up knife !

A question, Darren - is this forged or stock removed ?

Thanx. Jason.
 
Thanks allot guys.

Hi Jason.
So far I have only done the stock removal, and thats what this blade is, I don't have a forge or any of the tools required to do any forging :( BUT, if I'm real lucky I might get the opportunity to try my hand at forging a blade real soon :D I'm a little nervous about trying it, but I know it's going to be a blast!!!
Darren
 
kcardwel: Thanks

The gard is some o-1 I had, I textured it and then heat colored it, same with the butt cap. I think the heat colored blue turned out pretty cool..

Darren
 
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