Does a bowie need a pommel?

[Chuck Gedraitis Knives]

I have a bowie that I am working on and the handle is a beatiful piece of walrus ivory. Do I need to add a pommel? It looks great without one, but a pointed pommel might be nice. It is a hidden tang knife. Can I finish it without one if it is an art piece?
Thanks,
Chuck

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[This message has been edited by striper28 (edited 05-07-2001).]

 

[sing]

Chuck,

A flat metal piece (or one that fits around) the pommel area would be nice to protect the ivory from getting cracked from a drop or an accidental bang.

Personally, I would not prefer an pointed pommel on the end of a using or long fighting knife. Either way, it would just be in the way and a danger to the wielder.

sing
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[george tichbourne]

A pommel is not necessary but it is a way to pull the balance point back towards the handle if the knife is blade heavy. As Sing says it is a way to help prevent damage to the more expensive handle.

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