Claro Walnut Bowie

TK Steingass

TK Steingass

Knifemaker - Buckeye
Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
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I was fortunate enough to snag some great Claro Walnut with crotch-flame figure and put it to good use. I've made this blade pattern a few times now - I just keep gravitating to it. Different handle and guard treatment each time which is always fun. I hit the blade with some more Flitz after I posted the photo, but I was too busy to re-shoot it! Bill Flynn will probably chastise me for not using Koa, but that's OK.....its all in good fun. :D All comments welcome.:)

Happy Holidays to all!

TK


.250" 1075 stock
HT to Rc 59-60
15 1/2" OAL
10" Flat ground blade
Almost sharp hollow ground swedge
Flame figure Claro Walnut - Tru-Oil finish
Claro Walnut/Stainless spacers
Stainless furniture - soldered guard
Rounded spine and ricasso
Vivid hamon
8-10 oz leather southern style sheath



 
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That is beautiful TK, it looks like it grew out of someone's hand. Nicely done.
 
That one sings, TK. Just beautiful.. Next time try a little trailing point and recurve shape to your sheath. The interior won't change but the exterior shape will enhance the knife even more.

Paul
 
sheathmaker said:
That one sings, TK. Just beautiful.. Next time try a little trailing point and recurve shape to your sheath. The interior won't change but the exterior shape will enhance the knife even more.

Paul
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Will do Paul - thanks for sharing your knowledge. :)
 
Actually.....I like claro walnut too, and the way the grain matches the handle curve is perfect in my opinion !

The rest of the knife is also pretty nice :D

Bill
 
Ultra-Good looking Bowie !
Lovely sculpted Walnut.
Excellent. :thumbup:

Doug
 
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