Photos Damascus Steel Lion Bowie

[ARSons]

Hello Guys,
I'm showing of my pairs of Bowie knives I recently finished.
This "Lion Handle Bowie" features a 12" Damascus steel blade with a twisted pattern, the Bowie full length is 17.50". Handle is made from Ironwood.

 

[VashHash]

That's a really nice design and an interesting take on a keyhole knife. Or should I say lion hole.

 

[jftman]

Are these results from hand work? In the old days people could be sure say, watches were completely hand made, there were no machines but today?
Which begs the question. If partially machine done?
Just amazing to think!

 

[ARSons]

That's a really nice design and an interesting take on a keyhole knife. Or should I say lion hole.

Thanks, it's my own creation I gave the name "Lion Handle Bowie"

 

[ARSons]

Are these results from hand work? In the old days people could be sure say, watches were completely hand made, there were no machines but today?
Which begs the question. If partially machine done?
Just amazing to think!

Thanks, Lion is laser cutting, all the rest is handmade.

 

[herdbull]

This is an amazing creation, the new owner is very fortunate to own and admire this forever (wish it was mine!)

 

[ARSons]

This is an amazing creation, the new owner is very fortunate to own and admire this forever (wish it was mine!)

Thanks so much for admiring my item, it's your

 

[Dawkind]

Beautiful...

 

[bccustomknives]

Thanks, this is totally handmade.

I don't mean to ruffle any feathers here, but in the interest of full disclosure in the description I gotta ask this..as someone who has fairly good idea of what it takes ,I'm having a REALLY hard time believing that the keyhole was cut by hand...it screams CNC EDM wire cutter to me,or laser perhaps...am I wrong?

 

[john april]

impressive !

 

[ARSons]

I don't mean to ruffle any feathers here, but in the interest of full disclosure in the description I gotta ask this..as someone who has fairly good idea of what it takes ,I'm having a REALLY hard time believing that the keyhole was cut by hand...it screams CNC EDM wire cutter to me,or laser perhaps...am I wrong?

Of course inside Lion have cut with laser, all the rest is handmade even wood is also cut and fit with hands. Thanks!

 

[ARSons]

impressive !

Thanks buddy.

 

[ARSons]

Beautiful...

Thanks!

 

[bccustomknives]

Of course inside Lion have cut with laser, all the rest is handmade even wood is also cut and fit with hands. Thanks!

well,that's more like it, although not quite "totally handmade" as you've replied to a direct question above if it is at least partially machine made...don't get me wrong,I like the knife a lot,it's awesome...it's just i'm not a big fan of misinterpreting one's work as something else

 

[ARSons]

well,that's more like it, although not quite "totally handmade" as you've replied to a direct question above if it is at least partially machine made...don't get me wrong,I like the knife a lot,it's awesome...it's just i'm not a big fan of misinterpreting one's work as something else

I agree with you, I have designed the Lion in computer with hands so can't say this is computerized knife it's my own creation. Although now a modern days if the knife is totally called handmade but the knife makers are using machines like doing holes in steel or cut the steel with drill machines & doing grind, cutting or polish with belt machines.

 

[bccustomknives]

I agree with you, I have designed the Lion in computer with hands so can't say this is computerized knife it's my own creation. Although now a modern days if the knife is totally called handmade but the knife makers are using machines like doing holes in steel or cut the steel with drill machines & doing grind, cutting or polish with belt machines.

slippery slope this is...I mean,there's nothing wrong with using machines as long as you are honest about it...but calling something handmade just because you've turned the machine on by hand,or switched the shop lights on doesn't make it so...i'm bit touchy about these things as when I call something handmade,it is just that,no grey areas ….what caught my attention was your reply to a direct,straight forward question if it was at least partially machine made...to which you stated no,it's "totally handmade" and I just had to call BS on that ...like I said,nothing wrong with using modern machines as long as you are honest about it...and now it turns out you HAVE used laser cutter,yet declined to admit it when first asked ...like I said above,it's a slippery slope because it makes one wonder what else has been done by the laser cutter (since you obviously have access to one) or what else falls under your interpretation of "handmade" hmmm

 

[ARSons]

slippery slope this is...I mean,there's nothing wrong with using machines as long as you are honest about it...but calling something handmade just because you've turned the machine on by hand,or switched the shop lights on doesn't make it so...i'm bit touchy about these things as when I call something handmade,it is just that,no grey areas ….what caught my attention was your reply to a direct,straight forward question if it was at least partially machine made...to which you stated no,it's "totally handmade" and I just had to call BS on that ...like I said,nothing wrong with using modern machines as long as you are honest about it...and now it turns out you HAVE used laser cutter,yet declined to admit it when first asked ...like I said above,it's a slippery slope because it makes one wonder what else has been done by the laser cutter (since you obviously have access to one) or what else falls under your interpretation of "handmade" hmmm

Sorry buddy, I clear that question.
Thanks!

 

[jftman]

What is all important is recognizing no body has tried to make the flats required with perfect symmetry to fit both steel and wood on these line segments which are a lion or wolf image.

Not tried and IMO not claimed. No one can deny the designs using computer and laser may be out of reach for some makers, and is a fair practice ,enough to say the results fit with the man's ability and the produced knife is beautiful indeed. Eye candy, yummy good.

The rest of the knife in it's parts are as if a man made it, I'd say. Both talent and precision are here together!

 

[bccustomknives]

Yes and yes to all of the above...like I said before, the design and execution are friggin awesome ,I love it ,the whole package breathes inovation (which I love and strive for myself ) ...my ONLY problem was with the claim it was " totally handmade" in response to a direct question from another member ...that answer has been edited now to a more truthful version...so all is good now

 

[ARSons]

What is all important is recognizing no body has tried to make the flats required with perfect symmetry to fit both steel and wood on these line segments which are a lion or wolf image.

Not tried and IMO not claimed. No one can deny the designs using computer and laser may be out of reach for some makers, and is a fair practice ,enough to say the results fit with the man's ability and the produced knife is beautiful indeed. Eye candy, yummy good.

The rest of the knife in it's parts are as if a man made it, I'd say. Both talent and precision are here together!

Thank you, I appreciate the compliment.