Here is a rare opportunity to acquire an exceptional matched set from one of the very best bladesmiths out there - Master Smith Burt Foster.
Specs on the knives:
* Handles of California buckeye burl;
* Blades of forged 52100 carbon steel ;
* Dimensions (blade length / overall length) - big bowie : 9 1/4" / 14 1/8", little bowie: 5 1/8" / 10" ;
* Dual finish on the blades - hand rubbed satin finish on the blade flats, mirror polished on the spine and underside of the ricasso;
* Spine and underside of the ricasso rounded - not flat - for greater comfort;
* Guards / ferrules crafted from two-bar twist damascus, heat blued;
* Three domed pins securing the full hidden tang.
Notice that the blade profile on the small bowie / clip point hunter closely matches that of the lager kinfe. Even though it is about half the size, the lines, proportions and overall flow translate well into a compact package. This is an exceptionally versatile "little" knife
Here we can see a close-up of the blued damascus fittings on the smaller one:
And on its big brother:
Both knives bear Burt's traditional date stamp with the year of manufacture bracketing the master smith stamp. I think this is a terrific feature as it creates a historical record that forms an indelible part of the artifact itself.
One of the real treats that come with every Burt Foster knife (apart from the superb fit and finish for which he is renowned) is an absolutely top quality custom sheath crafted by the maker to complement the knife. As with the knives, the sheaths closely match.
It should go without saying that the knives are in mint, as-new-from-the-maker condition. Neither has been used or carried.
Price on the big bowie is US$1,250
Price on the little bowie is US$650
Or you can take the pair US$1,800
Prices inclusive of insured shipping anywhere in the US or Canada. Elsewhere at additional cost.
First "I'll take it / them" via e-mail is what I'll go by.
Thanks for taking a look.
Roger Pinnock
Big bowie is SOLD Small bowie is SOLD
Specs on the knives:
* Handles of California buckeye burl;
* Blades of forged 52100 carbon steel ;
* Dimensions (blade length / overall length) - big bowie : 9 1/4" / 14 1/8", little bowie: 5 1/8" / 10" ;
* Dual finish on the blades - hand rubbed satin finish on the blade flats, mirror polished on the spine and underside of the ricasso;
* Spine and underside of the ricasso rounded - not flat - for greater comfort;
* Guards / ferrules crafted from two-bar twist damascus, heat blued;
* Three domed pins securing the full hidden tang.
Notice that the blade profile on the small bowie / clip point hunter closely matches that of the lager kinfe. Even though it is about half the size, the lines, proportions and overall flow translate well into a compact package. This is an exceptionally versatile "little" knife
Here we can see a close-up of the blued damascus fittings on the smaller one:
And on its big brother:
Both knives bear Burt's traditional date stamp with the year of manufacture bracketing the master smith stamp. I think this is a terrific feature as it creates a historical record that forms an indelible part of the artifact itself.
One of the real treats that come with every Burt Foster knife (apart from the superb fit and finish for which he is renowned) is an absolutely top quality custom sheath crafted by the maker to complement the knife. As with the knives, the sheaths closely match.
It should go without saying that the knives are in mint, as-new-from-the-maker condition. Neither has been used or carried.
Price on the big bowie is US$1,250
Price on the little bowie is US$650
Or you can take the pair US$1,800
Prices inclusive of insured shipping anywhere in the US or Canada. Elsewhere at additional cost.
First "I'll take it / them" via e-mail is what I'll go by.
Thanks for taking a look.
Roger Pinnock
Big bowie is SOLD Small bowie is SOLD
> PRICES in his listing. What a revolutionary concept! Holy smokes! I didn't have to guess at the prices, I didn't have to send Roger an email or a PM - and I knew *immediately* whether I could afford them or not. I wonder if those makers who still don't have prices (or a price range) on knives shown on their websites or price tags on the knives on their tables at Blade will ever catch on?