Hamon Bowie- 1075 and Curly Koa...

J. Doyle

J. Doyle

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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.







 
That is really nice John I like the little bat wing detail on the blade thats a new look
 
Worth the wait

Beautiful all the way around
 
Sweet piece John. Love the little details. :thumbup:
 
I knew you could get a nice hamon with 1075, but I didn't know you could get an truly exceptional hamon! Nice Work!
 
That is just SO nice. The shape of the guard replicated in the choil is a very nice touch.
 
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John,
Cool knife. I like the etch left dark, just my preference. In my opinion, it can add to the overall effect of the knife.

Tad
 
Outstanding in all regards.

ABS 'Apprentice Smith'... Prodigy!

Good stuff!
 
Thanks guys. I appreciate all the feedback.

Coop- thanks for the kind words. I really wish there had been time to send this to you. The blade is brighter than it seems in the pics and the hamon is much more active. I try to take pics as clear and sharp as I can but I have a real tough time with the shinier blades. I've managed to make this one look a little smudged and in reality it really isn't.

I've got another bowie coming up that I'd like to send your way....but it will be a bit before I have it done as I haven't even started it yet.

Thanks again all.
 
Man, I love seeing what you come up with and seeing your attention to detail, John. The way you shaped the blade heel looks very cool with the style and shape of fittings you used. Beautiful as always man! :)

RogerP said:
That is just SO nice. The shape of the guard replicated in the choil is a very nice touch.
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Just saw this ^^ .What he said... :D

~Paul
My YT Channel Lsubslimed
... (It's been quite a while since I've posted any new vids)
 
Your work is always SO CLEAN and fitting so well done. Great Bowie.
Claude's work is top notch as well.
 
Another beautiful Bowie by John. Lean, Mean and Clean. Claude is at the top of his game as well. You two make a great team.
 
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