Camp bowie just finished

raylaconico

raylaconico

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This knife is a custom order for my father. He hasn't seen it yet and he only described to me what he wanted in words, no drawing. He said he wanted a big heavy bowie with an upswept clip. I went ahead and did it without a drawing. I hope he likes it. The blade is 1/4" thick, 8.5" long out of O1. The handle is bocote. This is also the first knife I made with my name on it. I just got a personalizer etching machine given to me by my father. It is also the biggest knife I've made. Please tell me what you guys think. Thanks.
-Ray
 
That looks real nice. Your dad will probably appreciate it more seeing how you made it based on his description. Nice work!
 
Ray, outstanding. I know I'd be proud to have that in my bowie collection.

Exactly the reason I'm trying to get my son started in knifemaking, so one
day I may receive a present like that! ;)
 
Very cool knife.

The blade shape, to me, looks ready for any work thrown at it.

Also, for a wood which is usually bland, you've got a great grain showing there.

SWEET

Mark :)
 
Thanks to everyone for the kind words. I want to deliver this personally so he probably won't get it until next weekend when I go to Los Angeles. I live about 3 hours north of L.A. I really like this knife and I woudn't mind keeping it if he wants something different. I don't think it's comfortable to carry around due to the weight though. I never use anything more than a light folder when camping, but everyone's different. It is really big and feels big and it's fun to play and chop with. Thanks again.
-Ray
 
What a great effort. It looks like a real worker and probably just the perfect size too for hard core outdoor chores. The blade shape is something I know gives maximum straight edge for hard chopping and the tip shape is perhaps the strongest profile I've seen in a while. And I mean, strong, as in - thats not likely to break, is it ? Keep up the good work. Jason.
 
Jason, I think the tip is very strong. Here's a close up of it. I made it pretty wide and thick for strength but I may have sacrificed stabbing ability. That's why I call this a camp bowie and not a fighter style bowie. The next one I make will probably have a more pointy tip with a straight clip instead of curved.
 
The knife looks verey good. I think one of the best things related to knifemaking is to be able to give the knives as gifts and see the smile on people´s faces when they get them.
 
Ivan Campos said:
The knife looks verey good. I think one of the best things related to knifemaking is to be able to give the knives as gifts and see the smile on people´s faces when they get them.
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Ivan,

Nice workmanship. I promise... If you give me one like your Recurva or a big
chopper as a gift, you'll get a BIG smile. :D
 
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