Just Finished a New Bowie/ Fighter

[raylaconico]

I thought I'd do something I don't see very often these days and make a bowie where the edge doesn't drop down from the ricasso. I've seen pictures of older knives that are like this and a few newer ones but I don't see very many being made anymore.
It has a 9 1/8", 5160 blade, box elder scales, framed handle construction with lightly blued fittings. I'd love to hear some feedback. Thanks for looking!
-Ray Laconico

 

[knappster007]

That is absolutely beautiful. Wow. Love Love Love it.

 

[RussB]

Wow That looks very, very nice!

unique and beautiful, good job.

 

[RogerP]

That's a crisp and clean looking piece for sure. Very nice work.

Roger

 

[1066vik]

I love that style of clip!
nice proportions and clean lines.
I personally would like some sort of taper to the handle or possibly scales that get slightly thicker towards the butt of the handle to limit slipping, but that's just personal preference.

 

[John M Cohea]

I think it looks fantastic! Sorta reminds me of some pics I saw of some of D.E. Henry's bowies.

 

[BowieBooster]

Nice look.

 

[Bruce Bump]

Its a beauty. Nice and clean. Good work.

 

[peterinct]

Clean is the thought that comes to mind for me also. The box elder looks good too!

Peter

 

[Kevin Jones]

Yes, clean in deed.
Does look a little like an antique bowie I have seen.

 

[RoadLessTraveled]

I like this style of Bowie better than any other - thanks for bringing these back!

 

[J. Rosa]

Very nice Ray! Classic look. That corner on the false edge isn't that easy to do on both sides guys.

 

[raylaconico]

Thanks guys.. I really appreciate the comments. Here's the knife that inspired me. I don't know who made it. I saw this picture in another forum and it just made me want to make one. Also, here's a really nice Henry bowie with that classic look that you don't see very often anymore. Now I'm thinking I should have gone with a thicker guard. I never really liked thick guards but maybe it would have looked good on this one. Too late now.

 

[Big Rick]

Ray, thats a beautiful looking knife.Classic look and such nice lines!! Awesome fit and finish as always.

 

[Michael Lovett]

A fine looking cutter!

Mike
Maker
The Loveless Connection Knives

 

[Doug C]

D.E. Henry's bowies.

My first thought too.
Very nice work, Ray ! :thumbup:

Doug

 

[TOMMY00729]

Looks like top notch work to me

 

[Starkman1]

Very nice. Actually some older knives didn't have a Ricasso.
Bob

 

[G. Shahan]

Ray,

Crisp, clean, and very beautiful.

Greg

 

[bbarnettAUS]

Thanks guys.. I really appreciate the comments. Here's the knife that inspired me. I don't know who made it. I saw this picture in another forum and it just made me want to make one. Also, here's a really nice Henry bowie with that classic look that you don't see very often anymore. Now I'm thinking I should have gone with a thicker guard. I never really liked thick guards but maybe it would have looked good on this one. Too late now.

I disagree Ray . I reckon the thinner gaurd looks way better, gives the whole deal a sleeker appearance. The thick gaurd on the damascus bowie just looks way, way wrong to me.
Cheers Bruce