Gibeon Bowie

Great story. My understanding is that any meteorite that you can trace, or prove origin with (especially if is a nationally or internationally known object) is worth it's weight in gold?

They can be worth a lot.

That knife is a real work of art, which makes it doubly cool.
 
Thank you for you nice comments. I will try to get back to more of how this project came about as soon as I can. I have a lot of stuff going on in connection with the museum this week. Thank you again.
 
Terrific work Lin, your Bowies never fail to impress.
Look forward to hearing the back story.
 
Great knife, Lin. The meteorite is a nice accent, but what stands out to me is the handlework that showcases it. Stellar piece all around!:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
 
Lin, as others stated, just a beautiful knife. The meteorite and story (to come) make it even more special but for me it's the handle that gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling. Simply perfection.

Pat
 
It's a fantastic work Lin :thumbup:
Love to see the details and precision in your Bowie :)

mohd
 
lwrhea said:
Thank you for you nice comments. I will try to get back to more of how this project came about as soon as I can. I have a lot of stuff going on in connection with the museum this week. Thank you again.
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Beautiful knife, look forward to the rest of the story.....:cool::thumbup:
 
Thank you guys.
I wrote a long version of the story but am saving it for another time and place. I met Steve Arnold by happening into his meteorite shop. I had no idea it was his shop but saw the sign and went in. My wife and I had been enjoying the show on Discovery Network called "Meteorite Men". Steve (one of the meteorite men) was there and we talked and he gave me a slice of a large meteorite anvil to use in a bowie project. Yes, the meteorite was used in Namibia as an anvil in the distant past. The mushroomed top shows it but it was not conclusive till it was cut and the internal pattern was revealed to show the deformation of the pattern. (Steve did not realize it was an anvil till after he cut it or he may have not cut it).

Forging a billet with a meteorite in it was a challenge. I had to research the different problems associated with using iron in the mix, especially meteorite iron. Knives that have meteorite in the blades have a reputation for having soft spots and other problems, but when treated as any other iron that is in the mix with your choices of high carbon steels, there is no reason for worry. I formed a plan and took my time with the blade development and it worked out well. The heat treat was tricky but I managed to nail it. The blade performs very well (chop test, etc.) and I avoided any warping, which often happens with a mix of disparate materials. Steve was anxious as a mother hen to see it and my slow going was hard on his disposition, but we managed very well. He was very excited when I finally got done and he got to hold it. The bowie does not belong to him as such, but he will follow it's travels I'm quite sure.

This bowie should be on my table at the Arkansas show in February. Stop by and visit. Thanks, Lin
 
That is great knife Lin, I have a real desire to have a meteorite Bowie sometime and know I know that you can do it there just might be the chance :).
Looks great and love the inlay in the handle, really helps to distinguish the knife as something really special.
 
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