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Bailey Knives · Apr 25, 2007

I started off making a small recurve. It sold well, and someone asked me if I could make the same thing, only with a larger blade. I did, and posted a picture of it on the forums a while ago. Well it was a hit, because a lot of people ordered similar knives. Here are a few of them, and I still have some on the bench.

They are all 1095 (even though the original was L6)

All have a hamon, and all have about a 6 inch blade.

Let me know what you think.

I may have to do a continuation of this thread to fit them all in here.

Bailey Knives · Apr 25, 2007

Here's more

T.K.C. · Apr 25, 2007

That IS a GREAT looking knife!! I like 'em both.

Bailey Knives · Apr 25, 2007

Thanks, there are actually three of them, the handles from the first two look a lot alike.

J. Rosa · Apr 25, 2007

Love the 2nd knife. The file work is definitely unique. :thumbup:

Ed Meinel · Apr 27, 2007

Ooooo, the first one would make a great companion knife to the Big Bertha-

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=467889

Could you show a side-by-side pic of them?

Bailey Knives · Apr 28, 2007

I could, but the first one is in the mail already heading to its new owner.

Keith Montgomery · Apr 29, 2007

What is the handle material on the last one you posted?

Bailey Knives · Apr 29, 2007

The last one has an African Blackwood handle.

peri_pheral · Apr 30, 2007

Mr Bailey-
Wanted to let you know my mail carrier brough my knife today. It is an excellent knife, and all the details are perfect. The wood has more (lighter) grain visible than I expected, but I am honestly quite happy about that. Anyone out there looking at Mr Bailey's work, I say go for it...I'm sure you'll be happy, too.
Thanks again for everything...
Bill Koster

Bailey Knives · Apr 30, 2007

I am glad you like it. I have been trying to get my photos to match real life as much as possible, but they always seem to be lacking in some area.

On a side note If anyone is attempting to contact me by email, for some reason our ISP is not letting us on any secure sights, even with a password. They say they are working on it, but it has been a couple days so far. I am not intentionally ignoring anyone.

J. Rosa · May 1, 2007

I have been attempting to reach you to pay for my knife (the fire file work/ second one). Just thought you were really busy. Please let me know the total so I can send it via paypal and get that bad boy shipped to me.
Thanks

Bailey Knives · May 2, 2007

Actually Murdock, yours is still being worked on. It should be ready in about a week and a half. It is a bit of a different style than these, but I am sure you will like it, however, the deal for the second one kind of fell through, so if you want it, it is yours.