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Design / recommendations for bowie?
- Thread starter rmc
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5160 is one of the best multi-use steels.
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You could make a big ole knife and call it bowie. In my mind, its best to have a somewhat wider blade that leads to a nice pointy tip. I am fond of the types of Bowies built and inspired by Bagwell.
I think the most "classic" feeling bowies can be made of a tough carbon steel. 5160 has been mentioned. I like O-1, and use 1095 or 1084 when a temper line is desirable. I think you could use any good high-carbon low-alloy steel and if you do a good heat treatment, it would serve you well. Jason.
I think the most "classic" feeling bowies can be made of a tough carbon steel. 5160 has been mentioned. I like O-1, and use 1095 or 1084 when a temper line is desirable. I think you could use any good high-carbon low-alloy steel and if you do a good heat treatment, it would serve you well. Jason.