J. Doyle
Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
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Here's one I just finished for a very patient collector. 
A mid sized bowie with a slim and fast feel in hand. Materials were all to his specs. I like the handle shape here. Nothing drastic, a lot of subtle curves but feels great in hand.
My good friend Claude Scott hit it out of the park yet again with the leather. Thanks Claude!
Specs:
Hand forged from 1075 steel
8 5/8" blade, 14" overall, .220" at the ricasso with full radical distal taper
False edge just shy of sharp
Rounded spine and ricasso edge
My own damascus fittings
Bronze 'thorn and vine' spacer
Stabilized Curly Koa handle
All comments and discussion welcome.
A mid sized bowie with a slim and fast feel in hand. Materials were all to his specs. I like the handle shape here. Nothing drastic, a lot of subtle curves but feels great in hand.My good friend Claude Scott hit it out of the park yet again with the leather. Thanks Claude!
Specs:
Hand forged from 1075 steel
8 5/8" blade, 14" overall, .220" at the ricasso with full radical distal taper
False edge just shy of sharp
Rounded spine and ricasso edge
My own damascus fittings
Bronze 'thorn and vine' spacer
Stabilized Curly Koa handle
All comments and discussion welcome.
