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Good morning Bladeforums - Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all.
It's time again to kick off our annual Bowie festival here on the forums, so I hope you have been keeping track of some of your favorites of the year.
The rules are no doubt well known to all by now, but a recap for anyone new to the event:
What types of knives are included?
This thread is about celebrating the quality and diversity of the genre, and the talented bladesmiths and knifemakers who have kept the bowie alive. This is NOT an attempt to define the bowie knife in either historic or contemporary terms. While I appreciate that people have strong feelings on the subject, no-one is in possession of a conclusive, exhaustive and universally-accepted definition. As with all past years, bowies, fighters, camp knives and generally any fixed blade that meets the size requirements are welcome to be included amongst the nominees. Both stock removal and forged blades are equally welcome. Daggers are excluded, as are Khukuris and traditional Tantos.
Requirements are:
1) Blade length 6" and up.
2) Knife must have been made or first shown on Bladeforums in 2015.
3) Must be a custom knife.
PLEASE DO: number each knife in each post, starting with the number 1.
PLEASE DO NOT quote earlier posts and reproduce the images contained therein (this really messes up the voting for finalists.
Nominate as many as you like!
Here are a few to get started:
1. Jerry Fisk MS - WTC George Washington Bowie
This one cam early in the year and remains a favorite. Stunning Damascus forged from steel from both towers and spectacular wood from the George Washington tree. Not only a magnificent bowie but a piece of history.
2. Sam Lurquin JS Musso Bowie
The Musso is one of the more evocative of the historical bowie designs, and this, I dare say, is the finest contemporary rendition I have ever seen.
3. Dave Lisch MS Split Ring D Guard Bowie
This would be a terrific bowie even with a simple guard. But the skill manifest in creating this complex but seamlessly elegant rendition of the D- Guard elevates this piece to another level.
4. Kyle Royer MS Black Beauty Fighter
A beautiful example of the devastating effect of compelling lines and understated elegance.
5. Russ Andrews MS Compact Bowie
They don't have to be big to be beautiful, and this piece by Russ Andrews embodies both the perfection in execution and the beauty in design that we have come to expect from this maker.
6. Steve Nuckels Moran Tribute ST-24
I desperately wish we could see more contemporary examples of Moran-inspired pieces. I desperately wish this knife were mine. Must have a long chat with Steve at Blade this year.
It's time again to kick off our annual Bowie festival here on the forums, so I hope you have been keeping track of some of your favorites of the year.
The rules are no doubt well known to all by now, but a recap for anyone new to the event:
What types of knives are included?
This thread is about celebrating the quality and diversity of the genre, and the talented bladesmiths and knifemakers who have kept the bowie alive. This is NOT an attempt to define the bowie knife in either historic or contemporary terms. While I appreciate that people have strong feelings on the subject, no-one is in possession of a conclusive, exhaustive and universally-accepted definition. As with all past years, bowies, fighters, camp knives and generally any fixed blade that meets the size requirements are welcome to be included amongst the nominees. Both stock removal and forged blades are equally welcome. Daggers are excluded, as are Khukuris and traditional Tantos.
Requirements are:
1) Blade length 6" and up.
2) Knife must have been made or first shown on Bladeforums in 2015.
3) Must be a custom knife.
PLEASE DO: number each knife in each post, starting with the number 1.
PLEASE DO NOT quote earlier posts and reproduce the images contained therein (this really messes up the voting for finalists.
Nominate as many as you like!
Here are a few to get started:
1. Jerry Fisk MS - WTC George Washington Bowie
This one cam early in the year and remains a favorite. Stunning Damascus forged from steel from both towers and spectacular wood from the George Washington tree. Not only a magnificent bowie but a piece of history.
2. Sam Lurquin JS Musso Bowie
The Musso is one of the more evocative of the historical bowie designs, and this, I dare say, is the finest contemporary rendition I have ever seen.
3. Dave Lisch MS Split Ring D Guard Bowie
This would be a terrific bowie even with a simple guard. But the skill manifest in creating this complex but seamlessly elegant rendition of the D- Guard elevates this piece to another level.
4. Kyle Royer MS Black Beauty Fighter
A beautiful example of the devastating effect of compelling lines and understated elegance.
5. Russ Andrews MS Compact Bowie
They don't have to be big to be beautiful, and this piece by Russ Andrews embodies both the perfection in execution and the beauty in design that we have come to expect from this maker.
6. Steve Nuckels Moran Tribute ST-24
I desperately wish we could see more contemporary examples of Moran-inspired pieces. I desperately wish this knife were mine. Must have a long chat with Steve at Blade this year.
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