Ironwood Bowie

Brett Gatlin · Jul 13, 2006

This bowie was forged from 5160. The blade is 7" long and 2" wide. The handle is sculpted ironwood and the balance is great. This is my idea of a "do-it-all" knife. The size is well suited for many chores. Thanks for looking.

Brett

LongRifle · Jul 13, 2006

Bitchin dude! That handle is smokin!

primos · Jul 13, 2006

Very nice Brett. I haven't seen you in a long time. I hope all is well.

barrabas74 · Jul 13, 2006

LongRifle said:
Bitchin dude! That handle is smokin!

Ditto. I really like that knife.

Keith Montgomery · Jul 13, 2006

In my opinion, the handle to blade ratio on this knife is excellent. I also like the width of the blade and the sculpted handle.

Joss · Jul 13, 2006

Great looking knife. I love the overall stout feel to it.

RogerP · Jul 13, 2006

That's another slick piece Brett. Love the stout profile and the lighter-coloured ironwood.

Roger

Bailey Bradshaw · Jul 13, 2006

Looks great Brett!! Nice proportions, and like you said, a "can do it all" size and patern.

kricket · Jul 13, 2006

That is a great looking knife. You have inspired me to get back to work.

:thumbup:

xuesheng · Jul 13, 2006

Very nice

howlin wolf · Jul 14, 2006

that handle swell makes me wanna pick up that knife.

really nice knife

David Schott · Jul 14, 2006

I like this one! Sick of seeing boxy, straight square handles! Hands are curved! Is that fresh off the grinder? Ive never had ironwood stay that light even when it looked lighter than that to begin with...

Wolfgang · Jul 14, 2006

That`s a very well made knife, Brett! :thumbup:

Like the overall shape and the colour and grain of the wood.

the possum · Jul 14, 2006

I like the size and shape myself. Handle looks comfortably contoured, and I like that you gave it a clip point. So many guys are turning to drop points for general purpose use, and I've always found something a little "pointier" to be better for my use. Though I might personally prefer a single guard for a general purpose knife. It would still be adequate to keep the hand in place, and doesn't interfere with putting your thumb on the spine.

the balance is great

Could you explain your thoughts on this in more detail? It's a subject I've really been interested in lately.

Danbo · Jul 14, 2006

As with all of the knives you've posted, I love it. :thumbup:

Brett Gatlin · Jul 17, 2006

Thanks for the comments. I have acquired several pieces of ironwood in this tone. I prefer the lighter stuff just for personal taste.

Possum, the blade balances almost at the guard, which really helps the knife sit well while using. For a knife this size, I prefer a quick, lively feel over the "chopper" feel of some of my larger bowies.

Thanks again,
Brett

Stephen F · Jul 18, 2006

Great looking piece Brett, as others have said the proportions look really well balanced. Is the spine curved or is it the photo? If it is i like the look a lot ... is there a design purpose or just aesthetic?

Cheers,

Stephen

Brett Gatlin · Jul 21, 2006

Hi Stephen,

The spine is indeed curved. It's strictly aesthetic. I was looking for a more "organic" look and let the lines take a different shape. Make sense???

Brett

Gossman Knives · Jul 21, 2006

Awesome looking piece.:thumbup: Ironwood is my favorite wood. That handle is beautiful.
Scott

oldrifleman · Jul 21, 2006

That is a great looking bowie! I love the handle shape and that blade shape/profile is perfect. I would love to grab that knife and carry it! Steven

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