I did it - Ordered Damascus Hell's Belle

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Just got off the phone with Mr. Bill Bagwell, and I finally pulled the trigger on, perhaps, the dream knife for me - a DAMASCUS Hell's Belle. We didn't go into too much detail, but I requested that there be no spanish notch, and that I would like a stag handle.

I've ordered from Bill before - a twin set, righty/lefty Hell's Belle in cocobolo with the spanish notch on both. Dog bone handle, with pins at the bottom of the handle. BEAUTIFUL pieces that has to be felt to be believed. Powerful AND fast.

I ordered them in 2002, and received them in late 2005. Back then, the idea of ordering a damascus HB was just a pipe dream. Well, that pipe dream has become a reality. My knife won't be up for a while, so I'll have time to talk to him and refine it.

Personally, I have it on my mind to order a 2nd damascus from him, but handle materials, handle design, etc. still escapes me.

I consider Bill as one of the true great blademakers, akin to the legendary katana makers of old Japan. He is the only bowie-maker, that I can think of, who also has mastered bowie combatives. Because of this, I plan to request a piece from him more often, because he is truly rare.
 
Congrats

I feel the same about Bill the guy has lived an incredible life

He has done it all from exibition and competitive archer to world class rifleman and outdoorsman.

When you have spent sometime outdoors and you are telling a story you can always tell when someone has been there and Bill's been there in spades

When it comes to knife combatives he has trained with the best Keating, Szabo to name a few. He has been to Keatings Riddle of Steel and taught there.

His knowledge of steel is long documented

In some cases the knife defines the man in his it is the man that defines the Knife

Congrats on your order
 
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Congrats to you, that will be a knife you can be proud of :thumbup:
 
I got into knives back around 9 years ago, and I've always dreamt of a damascus HB. :)

Pictures won't go up for a while; Bill said mine won't be up until July '11. :(
 
you are going to love it!

i love my carbon HB but the damascus HB has really stole its thunder for me. just something about it that says this is the one if you know what i mean
 
Congrats dude. :D

I look at mine everyday and with the way my uni fees are I always comtemplate selling it. Then I take it off its stand and do a couple of drills and wowow; think it will stay with me for a right wee while yet :D
 
Congratz! I did the same a couple of months back.. Im thinking blackwood coffin handle, straight guard and no spanish notch. Not 100% on it though.. Mine is due May 2011.
 
Pootsy, I ordered one exactly like yours. So don't sell yours! That's priceless!

I'm thinking of ordering a 2nd one while I'm at it. I attached a photo that was posted here earlier. The bowie on the upper right...I'm thinking of ordering that but in damascus.

Crossada, I think this might happen to me as well.
 

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BTW jparanee: LOVE your threads with Bagwell bowie pics! Keep up the good work, I think they're getting the word out more on Bagwell's blades. :)
 
You going to get damascus fittings dude? :D I've another coming next april but I have to see bout what it'll be. Prob a carbon steel one to use :)
 
Came yesterday - I'm so so impressed!! Light, quick and superb during test cutting. I can't stop drilling
With it!

And yes I'm placing another order! Bill da man!!

I'm posting pics tomorrow. :)
 
Congrats! Definitely worth the long wait.

Looking forward to the pics...
 
Aw heck, could somebody email me at b a d f a c t o r y 1 at yahoo: I don't have the membership rights to post pics, so I'd like to forward the pics to you, and if you could PLEASE post! Thanks guys!

In the meantime, I'm brainstorming right now on what to order from Bill. I'm thinking two at one time...why wait?? :)
 
Here you go - congrats man, SWEET bowie!

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