Dead Mountain Chopper (Sheath pics added)

BenR.T.

BenR.T.

Tanto grinder & High performance blade peddler
Moderator
Joined
Apr 18, 2011
Messages
4,925
This is a large recurve bowie I just finished up, I have had this one drawn up for a while and I finally got around to doing it.
It was largely inspired by the choppers of Burt Foster and Tad Lynch.
It has what I would call a working hand rubbed finish down to 320, with very light forge remnants visible.
The handle is OD green canvas micarta with ss pins and thong tube. The blade is 1/4 5160 at 9.5", with an OAL of 15.25".
It is definitely a beast, it probably won't win any beauty contests but should make one heck of a workhorse!
The sheath has a removable scout carry "harness".
Let what you think.

PA080135.jpg


PA080137.jpg


PA080138.jpg


PA080139.jpg


PA080140.jpg


PA080144.jpg


PA090159.jpg


PA090160.jpg
 
Last edited:
That's beautiful Ben...I love the lack of plunge lines on your work...wish I had one that size to go with my RUK.
 
Very sleek knife - great lines and proportion. The absence of a distinct ricasso makes for a very clean look that is probably stronger. Any bottom view pics?
 
Last edited:
Wow, that's STUNNING.
Do more!
how about a faster one in 3/16" with a tapered tang? :-D

-Daizee
 
That is a beast. I read the specs, then saw a pic in hand, holy crap! That is stunning, no plunge lines, very cool!
 
yeah Ben whats up with that?? trick photography or something?? I thought you just put a micro edge on 1/4" steel and called it good :D

that thing is absolutely amazing !!!!
 
I'm back again. To the contrary, beautiful knife - well done!
 
Thanks guys, and no its no trick photography, its magic! :D
I will try and get a pic of the bevel here shortly.
 
Here is a bevel pic as best I can show, I also did a pic of the balance point.:cool:

PA080152.jpg


PA080158.jpg
 
Thanks Jonny, I added a few pics of the sheath I just finished.
 
Thanks guys, this one has generated a lot of interest!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top