Gaucho feather integral

[Todd Miller]

I guess I would have to call it a gaucho knife as I don't think it meets the definition of a bowie. I used Bruce Bump's and Kevin Casey's feather tutorials. They were a great help. This is actually my second feather blade, the first one, which I hope to post soon, actually has a more regular pattern. This one turned our more "organic" because I had to work hard to save it. I had a lot of problems with the corners delaminating which I think was caused when I switched to more aggressive dies on my hammer. Always learning. Thanks for looking-Todd

Overall length 15 1/2"
sharp 81/2"
cocobolo handle
damascus butt cap.

 

[sloth357]

wow, bust that out for turkey, ham, or tofurkey carving

nicely done indeed! I think feathermascus... ;]

 

[Steve Nuckels]

Finished up great, I really like the Damascus!

Steve
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Potomac Forge

 

[Bruce Bump]

I like this one. As said on another forum, it looks like you have developed the "Flame Thrower" pattern. Very cool!

 

[peterinct]

I like this one. As said on another forum, it looks like you have developed the "Flame Thrower" pattern. Very cool!

+1 Good description...it does remind me of a flame thrower. I like it also.

Peter

 

[Brian Ayres]

Nice Looking forward to seeing your knives in Boise. How'd the pattern come out on the other side?

 

[Todd Miller]

Thanks for the comments. I never saw the flamethrower until it was pointed out. I love it. Brian, I didn't take a picture of the other side but I will this weekend. It is actually a little wilder than the side you see, especially up by the bolster. I'm looking forward to meeting you. Todd