Damascus and Chocolate Mammoth Ivory D-Guard Bowie

John White

John White

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This one was almost finished for the San Antonio show. I took it down there with a light etch on the fittings, so the future owner, the infamous J.K., could get a preview.

Back home, I heat-treated, drew to a spring temper, and etched all the fittings, including the "D" bow. To my eye, heat-treated fittings take the etch so much better, that the extra trouble is worth the possible disasters lurking in the process.

Here 'tis: 9 3/4 inch, six-bar "Controlled Explosion" blade, "W" twist frame straps, laddered "W" bow, billet "W" collar, butt-cap, and finial. Stainless steel file-worked spacers and frame liners.

The collar view gives a clear view of the actual "W" billet section.

The handle scales are core chocolate Mammoth ivory, with visible cross-hatching.

Take-down tool is "W" billet damascus, ivory, and D-2.

It's off to Paul L. for a spectacular sheath,(photos to be added)

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Let's see if I can get a truer color image on the chocolate mammoth.

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Talk about saving the best for last, here's Coop's great photo of my first D-Guard, backstopped by Paul Long's magnificent sheath.

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This one makes me tickled,

John
 
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Makes me tickled too. Love how you do the guard. That is some mammoth ivory you got there ! :thumbup:
 
I actually licked that handle in San Antonio......it really is CHOCOLATE!!!

Paul
 
WOW! :thumbup:

You really knocked that one out of the park......EXCEPTIONAL work and I must confess to never seeing mammoth ivory that consistant in color. :cool:
 
Wow! That looks awesome. That fit-up on the D-guard looks tricky. Looks like you pulled it off flawlessly. Great job.
 
Mike,---Quote (That fit-up on the D-guard looks tricky)

The bow is under spring tension, and pulls back slightly from the handle in an arc as the finial is unwound. There are four pins emerging from the butt-cap, going through the bow , and into the scales top and bottom. As the finial is tightened, the pins enter the ivory in an arc, so the holes have a curve on the bottom semi-circle. Piece of cake.

John
 
Really great looking knife. I've seen a snapshot but am glad to see it in its full glory. I love dark chocolate:D;)

I look forward to Paul's magic, what a package that will give:cool:

John, I'm sure you are pleased with the result and I know Jon is tickled pink;)

Marcel
 
Really nice John. I like your take down system. You are right about heat treating fittings. Improves the look greatly. This includes bolsters on folders.
Gary
 
Cool and elegant! Every components matches each other in design and color! It looks very fighter, the one to be drawn in the final battle, the one left for a one to one close quarters duel! That's the impression I had in my mind from seeing this bowie! Awesome work, John :thumbup:

IMHO this time Paul is going to come out with another stunning rig just for it ;)

Congrats to you, John :)

mohd
 
I got to handle this piece in its "not quite finished" state... and it was already wonderful then. It's SOOO NICE to see it done... a true showcase of your skills my friend! :)

It is amazing what they're doing with chocolate plastic these days ;) :D

I agree about the heat-treated fittings. It still scares me everytime...but the etch is so much better. Those wild W's are the perfect pattern for the fittings.

The take-down tool is just delicious icing on the cake!!! :D

Fantastic piece Mr. White! :cool:
 
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