Ivory and W-2 Custom for fellow Forumite

[John White]

A true "custom" for our friend Canineforge, this 11 inch, clay- hardened W-2 with chocolate and cream mammoth ivory and "w" patterned Damascus fittings, evolved over numerous phone and e-mails. Joe had a great input, and deserves much of the credit for the design, I'll take any blame...
Hope you enjoy.

 

[ckerwin]

That sure is one fine looking knife Mr White:thumbup::thumbup:

 

[Kevin Jones]

Gorgeous Bowie. Great design, top notch materials and beautiful hamon. I just love well executed frame handles.
I can see Joe's input and a little Hanson influence in the blade profile. :thumbup:

 

[xaman]

Wow, that one is excellent!

 

[Don Hanson III]

I got to look at this one up close. It is Super Nice!

 

[nut4brend]

The ivory is gorgeous!!! That is a Great Knife.

 

[Joss]

Gorgeous Bowie. Great design, top notch materials and beautiful hamon. I just love well executed frame handles. :thumbup:

Yeah, what he said - lovely piece!

 

[RogerP]

Fantastic bowie, John - REALLY well done. Great lines on this piece. Joe - congrats, bro!

Roger

 

[Dawkind]

That's extraordinary!

 

[jaislandboy]

:thumbup:

 

[Keith Montgomery]

I'd love to see a larger image, but even though this one is a little small, you can tell it is a great looking knife.

 

[RogerP]

Here you go Keith:

roger

 

[canineforge]

Thanks for the nice comments everybody! And, thanks for the larger image, Roger.:thumbup: John's super clean work can really be seen in this one. John was wonderful to work with! And, when I ordered this at Little Rock last year, John was resisting (is that stated properly John?? ) the computer. I was so glad to see him join the forums this year.
I'll attach a few of the assembly photos John shared with me, but having the capacity to send sketches of blade shape, handle design and guard design really made this a fun project. I really appreciate the extra time you took with me on this one, John.
When I saw the mammoth scales John wanted to use on this, I ask if he would consider all damascus fittings, and he made it work so well.
Having these photos along the way helped on guard size, handle design and appreciation of construction tremendously:

Thanks again, John. And, congratulations once more for your 'Best of Show' award in Little Rock with your Blackwood SW Bowie.

- Joe

 

[John White]

Thank you, Joe, for kind words and for the fun of working with you.
I have come to realize that this kind of intensive interaction with a collector is an important step in a maker's development, helping to focus on each aspect of a design, and how it fits into the whole. Plus, it's just more fun than working alone.
Let's also complement Chuck Ward for his fine photo.
John

 

[Keith Montgomery]

Thanks Roger, that makes a world of difference. What a fantastic knife.

 

[sheathmaker]

Joe, congratulations on a fine aquisition. I guess I'll probably get to see it sometime in the future.

John, congratulations to you too for an absolutley beautiful and flawless knife.

(Translation is: Damn! I REALLY like that knife)

Paul

 

[RAN]

I said it Privately but I feel I need to go on record with this...











Damn You Canine Joe..Damn You!!!!
John you Make em clean and slick my man There just isn't anything not to love about this piece...Be Proud!

 

[RMLamey]

Really nice John, maybe my favorite you have done.

 

[D lisch]

John that is one fine bowie. I thank you for posting the progress pic's getting the butt cap to line up must be a job.

 

[canineforge]

Joe, congratulations on a fine aquisition. I guess I'll probably get to see it sometime in the future.

John, congratulations to you too for an absolutley beautiful and flawless knife.

(Translation is: Damn! I REALLY like that knife)

Paul

Paul, I can see your wheels turning!! This one came with a sheath, it just wasn't ready for the show and subsequent photo. But, you'll have mail soon, I believe!

Riad, yeah...like I'm ahead or something?

Appreciate all the compliments! :thumbup: John is a joy to work with.

- Joe