Horse Rasp Bowie

Andrew Colglazier · Feb 21, 2009

Finished this one up today. OAL is 15", blade is 10". The handle is mopane with leather spacers and mild steel butt and guard.

Now to make a sheath!

Sorry the pics aren't better, it was late when I finished and I had to take them indoors.

Andy

fivefold · Feb 21, 2009

I think that is sweet! Good job.

Andrew Colglazier · Feb 21, 2009

Thanks, they are fun to make!

Andy

Keith Montgomery · Feb 21, 2009

I like it, but am wondering why there is a tiny gap between the blade and the guard at the spine?

Andrew Colglazier · Feb 21, 2009

Ah Mr. Montgomery with the sharp eye! Yessir, because I did a poor job with the fit, there.

But, the tang is quite hefty. I tested the blade today with some strong-arm chopping, and it held up very well.

But, that won't happen in the future.

Andy

Pipeman · Feb 22, 2009

That knife looks like it's dying to get to work.

Robin

Albert E · Feb 23, 2009

Very nice knife,but as Keith pointed it is a pitty the fit of the blade against the guard is not right!!Surely,as you pointed it will be right on the next!!
Nice job!!
Albert

Wild Rose · Feb 24, 2009

FWIW - that "gap" isn't all that unusual on period frontier knives, particularly blacksmith and farm made ones. A different aesthetic than our modern view point of fit and finish and one I quite enjoy for the difference....and IMO this piece fits well into the frontier period style playbook...
Overall I like this piece and Andy a simple period sheath would be fitting - if you would like suggestions let me know.....chuck@wrtcleather.com

Andrew Colglazier · Feb 24, 2009

Mr. Burrows, email inbound.

Andy

revhard05 · Mar 3, 2009

i like it.