Catching Up

stephanfowler

stephanfowler

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I tore a muscle in my back a month ago (Erector Spinae if you know what that means) and it's REALLY messed with my production

SLOWLY working my way out of the hole that hurting my back caused.

got these two done last night and have 3 more (a nifty Bowie, a Camp bowie, and a new Hunter design I've been fooling with) about half done. should finish em up this weekend and I'll be back on my schedule



Both are "Slim Fighter" models

Slim Fighter Model

Steel: 1084 -
Thickness: 3/16" -
Blade: 7 1/2 In -
O/A: 12 1/2 In -

Finish: Satin Handrubbed w/ Hamon -
Handle: Desert IronWood Burl
Fitting: 416 SS -


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Slim Fighter Model

Steel: 1084 -
Thickness: 3/16" -
Blade: 8 1/2 In -
O/A: 13 3/4 In -

Finish: Satin Handrubbed w/ Hamon -
Handle: Desert Ironwood Burl -
Fitting: 416 SS -


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Those are both very nice Stephan - I wish you a swift recovery and look forward to seeing the other pieces as well.

Roger
 
Keith Montgomery said:
Your knives have been improving at a breakneck pace.
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I so agree!:thumbup:

Some makers come to their skills as easy as breathing, others toil constantly to improve....it is these makers that I admire for their tenacious approach, Stephan is one of those makers.

These are VERY attractive knives, well-proportioned, good choice of the woods, excellent handle shape aesthetically speaking, and superb execution of the guard sculpting.

The ONLY qualm I have is with the blade....I simply prefer that my fighters have a top edge or swedge.....

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
Kohai999 said:
The ONLY qualm I have is with the blade....I simply prefer that my fighters have a top edge or swedge.....

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
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I very much agree, if you look at the way i hardened them they were intended to have a swedge of the same hardness as the edge, however I was unable to convince the prospective buyer of the need for a swedge.

Cest Le Vie

Stephan (who doesn't really speak french)
 
I like them too. They have flowing lines and an appealing finish. Kind of 'bush-knifey' with that full single grind.

Back pain sucks! Here's hoping you recover quick:thumbup:
 
Nice Stephan.
I prefer a clip as well, but the man who's paying the one's whose saying.

Take care of that back.
 
I wish you a speedy recovery!! And OUCHY I might add.

Those knives are amazing!!!
 
Beautiful knives! Glad to hear you are on the mend.
 
Turning out quality work when your in pain is a sign of a true professional. Hope the back gets better.
 
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