Large Bowie-style Survival Knife

flatgrinder

flatgrinder

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I've been wanting to make one like this for a while:

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The blade is 5160 (heat treated to HRC 59) -it is scary sharp! :eek:

The serrations on the spine are for notching (not cutting off branches or anything else) -the blade will take care of that.

It is a beast of a knife, but the tang is tapered (down to 3/16") -so it is light for its size, makes carrying the knife for a long day a breeze. The tapering also drives the balance forward so it is a better chopper (blade mass is closer to the belly/ sweet spot of the blade) and the lighter weight allows for faster cutting.

Included is a heavy duty leather sheath. (If requested, a keeper strap may be added for no additional cost).

Steel: 5160 (heat treated to HRC 59), convex ground primary bevel (almost flat ground) and flat ground swedge. Sharpened with a convex edge. Enamel coated for rust resistance.

Blade Length: 9-3/4"

Blade Width: 2-1/8"

Overall Length: 15-1/4"

Stock Thickness: 0.323"

Handle: Black Micarta with 303 Stainless Rivets

Price: SOLD (includes shipping in conus).

First "I'll take it" is the owner. I accept paypal and money orders.

Thanks for looking. :thumbup:
 
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That is AWESOME!!! :eek:
Great work.
I was wondering how the enamel finish stands up? From what I understand of enamel it is just a glass coating that is prone to chipping. Is this a different process? Either way, great knife!:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Alex
 
grandpaed said:
Wow! I'll take it. Please add the keeper strap, and send pay-pal instructions.
Ed
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E-mail sent. Thanks! :thumbup:


Moses_3 said:
That is AWESOME!!! :eek:
Great work.
I was wondering how the enamel finish stands up? From what I understand of enamel it is just a glass coating that is prone to chipping. Is this a different process? Either way, great knife!:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Alex
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The enamel is very durable, as durable (if not more) than GunKote. :)
 
Hi FG, v. good looking knife. i would like to know what "notching" is.
thanks, please post more of your knives.
roland
 
Thanks, so for sawing notches; but not for sawing right through a branch ??
Quote OP "The serrations on the spine are for notching (not cutting off branches or anything else)"
i guess i don't understand what the knifemaker does differently to make the spine for "notching" or for "sawing".
will appreciate help on this, even tho this is a F.S. forum.
roland
 
That blade is F - I - N - E, fine!! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: The only thing I don't like about it is that it ain't mine! Excellent work, flatgrinder.

Larry
 
I think notching sawbacks are square whereas actual saws are pointy with offset teeth? You could saw thru a branch if you are so inclined with it. Just doesn't work as easy.
 
rprocter said:
Hi FG, v. good looking knife. i would like to know what "notching" is.
thanks, please post more of your knives.
roland
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Hi Roland,

Notching is basically a less aggressive form of sawing -and it doesn't weaken the wood significantly. It allows you to cut a groove for use with ropes, etc.

On the other hand, saw teeth are more aggressive and don't clog. Here are two examples of "saw" teeth:

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If you were going to cut a branch -hacking at it with the blade using proper technique will work a lot faster than any saw.
 
This beauty came today. Beast is an understatement! The workmanship is fantastic,
balance and grip fit is perfect for my hand. I really like the enamel finish and thanks
for adding the keeper strap to the sheath. A great buying experience. Thank You.
Ed
 
Thanks for the comments Ed! :thumbup: I'm glad you like the knife ... just wait til you use it, this one's sharp! ;)
 
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