Franquette Bowie

bobbywett

bobbywett

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Hi Everyone,

Its been a while since my last offering here on Blade Forums. My Father Passed away in April after a short battle with lung cancer, and I've been a little down. While we miss him dearly, the show must resume.

This Piece is forged from 1/4" thick 5160 bar stock. The blade is right at 10" long and is hand sanded to 2500 grit with 400 grit pull strokes.

The handle is English "Franquette" Walnut with deep rich swirling lines of blacks and browns. It too is sanded to 2500 grit and finished boiled linseed oil.

The furniture is as follows:

Ferule & Egg Shaped Pommel in 1018

Q-tipped Gard in 1095

Each part of the Gard, Ferule & Pommel has been Bleach/Blue/Mustard Boiled and then neutralized in TSP and Baking Soda for a lasting durable Bluing.

O.A.L. is right at 15"

As always the bowie comes with a hand stitched leather sheath by my father-in-law Paul Wittle. The other sheath maker named Paul:D

Comes with a Padded Zippered Pouch

$600.00 plus $15.00 shipped anywhere in the lower 48

Thanks so much Bobby!












 
Bobby,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Nice knife!

Russ
 
Bobby, I wish you and yours peace at this difficult time.

Fabulous knife...and the sheath really completes this fine package!

Best wishes!
 
Rightfully so, losing a parent is a lifechanging experience. Sorry to hear about your father, brother. We already know the man had very high standards, because it comes through so clearly in your work.
To add to the condolences, I've actually been wondering where you've been lately, that last hidden tang knife you sold here was completely off the charts. I like your choice of English Walnut in this one too. The handle adds to the very old school appearance of this knife.
 
Bobby, that's a super clean bowie with a standout handle. Great job!

I lost my Dad recently, I know how you feel. But try to focus on the great memories, that's what has helped me.
 
Beautiful Bowie there , and condolences to echo the other sentiments any father would be proud of a son especially with a gift such as yours .
ATB and that walnut is sublime just got some English burl walnut and its nothing like that very nice furnishings and FNF looks 5* .
 
That is truly a spectacular knife!! I'm hoping I can sell a few things to add that one to my stable.....
 
Bobby, I have often looked at this beauty over the last few days... just can't resist...I'll take it! PM sent.
 
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