Fixed blades

[coolbreezy37]

That was @not2sharp .

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Yes! That was it! For some reason I thought Bill made a design from back in the day that resembled the PWB, but it was this design I’m thinking of.

 

[coolbreezy37]

AntDog i knew I saw something somewhere lol. I thought I was losing it.

Not sure when the Prather first appeared. I’m pretty sure that one I made predates at least the TOPS version. The one in the pic was made directly from a customer’s design. It was much larger than the TOPS Prather Bowie. Very squared off too. Either way the shape/design is pretty basic for an unguarded Bowie Knife. Not much “ownership” to contest

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I found an image of the Siegle knife showing its measurements.

Comparison:

................................Siegle.............Tops Prather

OAL.......................... 13.5" ............12.6"
Blade..........................9" .................7.8"
Thickness...................1/4" ..............1/4"
Handle.......................4.5" ...............5.8"
Steel..........................5160................1095

n2s

 

[David Mary]

never mind, it doesn’t matter

 

[coolbreezy37]

I need to try a more ridiculous Tops knife. I’m in between the Tops TBT1 or the SXB.

 

[AntDog]

AntDog i knew I saw something somewhere lol. I thought I was losing it.

The plot thickens….

I know the origin of the design is contentious, but the Tops version is one hell of a knife.

 

[coolbreezy37]

The plot thickens….

I know the origin of the design is contentious, but the Tops version is one hell of a knife.

It’s in the top 5 of Tops knives.

 

[knoefz]

 

[Crag the Brewer]

The plot thickens….

I know the origin of the design is contentious, but the Tops version is one hell of a knife.

Absolutely, one of the coolest bowie knife designs I've seen.....

I'll grind off the Prather name, for FREE.... Just pay shipping.
If you are interested.....

 

[coolbreezy37]

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[AntDog]

Absolutely, one of the coolest bowie knife designs I've seen.....

I'll grind off the Prather name, for FREE.... Just pay shipping.
If you are interested.....

I might strip it without etching that part. Maybe just etch the “War Bowie”, the serial, and the TOPS made in USA.

 

[RayseM]

Lorien 's ALBATROSS with some BRINKERHOFF Flat Barbed ribbon wire. Both will slice you up good - er - I mean BAD!

 

[buckfynn]

The end of an era. An Ontario Knife Company RD-6 and SP-46.

 

[Alone]

This is for Damien... (* coolbreezy37 )


...and he knows why...

 

[coolbreezy37]

This is for Damien... (* coolbreezy37 )


...and he knows why...




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Yep J.J. You know me well. I have to give it a try. I can’t deal with the “what ifs”, especially when it comes to knives.

 

[Alone]

Admittedly, I know Jack Schitt about "machetes".

Hell, every time I think about buying one, I hear the "John Wick" of machetes and tree cutting (* Wild Willie ) whispering, "Tramontina", in my ear.


Despite that (*and I can't really say why), I've BADLY wanted one of these since the first time I saw 'em...and I finally have one...

 

[jeepin]

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That’s really cool. What is it?

 

[ferider]

That’s really cool. What is it?

#NotOtherMemory but a wajgy Mini Tank ?

 

[Wild Willie]

AAdmittedly, I know Jack Schitt about "machetes".

Hell, every time I think about buying one, I hear the "John Wick" of machetes and tree cutting (* Wild Willie ) whispering, "Tramontina", in my ear.


Despite that (*and I can't really say why), I've BADLY wanted one of these since the first time I saw 'em...and I finally have one...



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Imacasas are really solid too, but that's a friggin bad assed blade there.


ETA: John Wick is a bit of a stretch... Maybe more like John Candy.

 

[parfums95]

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[M.McAlevy]