Frame Handle Bowie for the OKCA show

[J. Doyle]

Well I finally have one done

Forged from 1075 steel
Clay quenched
13" overall 8" blade, .220" at the ricasso
Frame handle with carved and textured african blackwood scales
Guard and buttcap sculpted from my own damascus
Coined collars in guard and buttcap
Blued steel finial

Full take down construction.

 

[DEllis]

OH Yeah! Sleek and dark.......me like.
Darcy

 

[Bruce Culberson]

Very nice! I like the textured blackwood handle.
Bruce

 

[jonnymac44]

Wow, John! I really like the subdued look of that one! Really nice, can't wait to see it up close:thumbup:

 

[Shaw Blades]

Love your work man, looks great.

 

[jonnymac44]

After seeing this knife in person this past weekend, pics simply cannot do it justice. A stunning knife to be sure!

Great meeting you and hanging out John!