Large 1095 Recurve w/Hamon and Mesquite

[Bailey Knives]

I saw a picture of a knife I made quite a while ago and said to myself, "I should make one like that again." So I did. Here it is.

This one is forged 1095, clay coated for a nice hamon. The forge scale was left on the flats and the spine is fileworked.

The handle is some very nice Mesquite burl. It is held in place with 3 regular pins and one mosaic, along with acraglas.

The sheath is 7-8oz hand tooled and stitched leather. The knife fits snugly and draws easily.

I really like the general style and shape of this one.

Dimensions
Blade - 8 1/2" tip to handle
OAL - 13 1/2"

Price - $345 shipped to US. I prefer paypal to matt@baileyknives.com, but will accept check or money order.

The first to post here "I'll take it!" gets it.

 

[NeverMore1701]

Ah really really want! That is just about the perfect large knife. Wish I had the money :grumpy:

 

[gga357]

Ok I'm letting this go only cause I have been blessed with recent catches, but if it stays here too long I may not be able to resist.
Greg

 

[JohnQTaxpayer]

I'll take it. Pm inbound

 

[gga357]

Thank you JQP I was about to post for it.

Matt that burl kept drawing me back for another look. I do need one that size in my collection. Maybe an 8" San Mai Neo.

 

[Bailey Knives]

It is yours JohnQ

Thanks

 

[forgedblades]

I Really like the file work on that one.

 

[BloodGroove4570]

Hi Mr. Bailey,
You Sir make some Serious Knives!!!!!
I will be in the market for 1 or more of yours very soon!
VERY nice work...:thumbup::thumbup:

 

[black mamba]

One serious handful of lovely!

 

[Arakiel]

Very classy, I must say. Definetly top quality. Well done, youre now on my "watch list". Hope I can snag one!