Case Western W49 Bowie Tribute in 80CRV2 Osage Orange and Padauk – The Patriot - Re-Up

John Cahoon

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Hey there everybody! I've been making these tributes of the iconic Western 49 Bowie for a while now and thought it was time to add the US national colors as a theme. The upcoming 250 anniversary of our founding documents inspired me.

These are significantly smaller and handier IMO than the original Bohemeth. Hope you like it! They have significant modifications, especially the extra long and extra bent brass guard, I dialed that back a lot. The handle contours on these are very different than the sharp angles on the original too, much more rounded. And of course it’s a hidden tang.

Steel is 5/32” x 1 1/2” in 80CRV2 with heat treat for 60/61. Hand sanded to 600 grit for a fine satin finish. The edge was about .012” before sharpening. Balance is at the plunge.

Dimensions: 12 1/8” OAL, tip to guard is 7”

The Brass guard is finished to 1200 grit and buffed. The handle is Osage Orange and Padauk with red white and blue fiber spacers, finished to 1200grit, then oiled and waxed. The handle feels great in my average sized hand with room to spare. The sheath sports the tri color thread as well.

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Asking $220 to your US door, and of course your satisfaction is my only priority. Paypal, check or MO, and the price includes fees and free shipping in the US.

Thanks so much for looking and please feel free to ask anything here or via PM.
 
Thanks F FatDogEarl , I just cut some cardboard and phone book paper, very clean cuts. It's pretty sharp, sharp alright.
 
Its my brother in law's favorite letter opener...🙄.......He loves it though...👍👍👍.......
He takes it on his " hunting trips" but the guides do all gutting and cutting...😥..........
Its.Always on his desk...He works from home.13-16 days a month so it does get fondled I'm sure..😜

Beautiful job sir.....👌👌👌
 
Thanks J jfk1110 I'm really happy he likes it. I trust they are big, thuggish intimidating envelopes with thick sticky flaps and dangerously sharp edges that will cut him if he looks at them sideways?
 
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