Finally finished,my latest Bowie(pic's)

I agree, that knife with the 5" blade looks larger than life! Really fine work, Bruce. Don't stay gone so long- I am looking forward to seeing your next great one.
 
The Blade is definately 5 inches and the handle is 4 1/4 inches.The originals wer available in 5-6-9 inch blades.Can't wait to do some more of these.Thanks for all the kind words everybody and glad to be back...

Dave,the platen does drag a little but not much.My platen was made from hardened D-2 with a mirror polish finish.You can take the grind to the spine with no problems.Look at the old Sheffield Bowies and you will see all kinds of grinds,they were all done on 5 & 6 foot wheels,it looks like a flat grind but it wasn't.In fact if you are not careful when grinding you will end up with a flat grind.I decided that is I was going to do reproductions I wanted to reproduce there grinds also,in fact some of their grinds don't work as well or look as good when done with a flat grind.The hardest thing is getting the platten made,a Machine shop is the best bet but it will cost you,so you really want to make sure you want to do these kinds of grinds.
Bruce
 
glad to see you back Bruce.
time is $$ and I'm running behind, :(
nice Blade as always ,
say hey to Donna for me, and I hope you two had a good one
last night.Happy new year.. :)
 
Boy,seems I am spending more time in the shop than on the computer now days.That is a good thing though;) I think.
Hey Dan,Donna says Hi.
Bruce
 
thanks Bruce
tell Donna your advar is making me cold
this time of year up here brrrrrrrrr
she needs a nice fur for the winter months :D

Hey a nice fur with the Bikini under it would look real cool
rrrrr :confused: warm..:D for a winter advar


psssst... Donna,, I'm pushing for a nice fur for you :)
let me know if it works:D
 
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