Damascus Bowie with some **PREMIUM** Koa!

J. Doyle

J. Doyle

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Here's my last one finished to take to Seattle. This is my first damascus bowie ever. Sort of a random pattern but I think 'Can of Worms' is a better name. :) All comments and discussion welcome.

Hand forged bladed and fittings from my own damascus of 15n20 and 1084
13 1/2" overall with an 8 1/2" blade, .235" it the ricasso with full drastic distal taper
Clip is just shy of sharp
Rounded spine and ricasso edge
Thorn and vine fileworked bronze spacer
Premium stabilized curly Koa handle
Fileworked Damascus assembly screw















 
Oh that is sweet, very appealing to my eye. The textures of the Damascus and the wood really work for me.
 
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That really looks great. I particularly like what you do with the concave border around the butt.
 
Thanks for the comments guys!

steve itm said:
Beautiful Bowie...!!!! Awesome job, what would be the price tag on something like that
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Steve, thanks for posting. Shoot me an email to discuss prices. It's not allowed in this subforum. :)

jdoyleknives AT gmail DOT com
 
Thanks again for posting your thoughts and comments guys.
 
Beautiful knife, but my only suggestion would be a glossier finish on the wood, to bring out the chatoyancy of the premium koa.
With that much figure, the handle should "pop" more than it does.
 
Thanks Nick and Bing.

black mamba said:
Beautiful knife, but my only suggestion would be a glossier finish on the wood, to bring out the chatoyancy of the premium koa.
With that much figure, the handle should "pop" more than it does.
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Jeff, it is my photos that are 'dulling' the finish. It's finished to 2500 grit and waxed. It really shines in hand. I wish I was better at taking pictures. Thanks for posting.
 
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