Large Bowie

G L Drew

G L Drew

Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
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I made this one for a show coming up next month. Any comments are appreciated. Thanks, Gerry.

Forged from 5160
Flat Ground
Hand sanded to 600 grit
Moose antler handle
Wrought iron fixtures forged from an old wagon wheel
Overall length: 14 1/2 inches
Blade: 9 1/4 inches
The incomplete sheath is hand sewn

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I just love large Bowies and certianly this one. I always have a problem bending the "S" guard and not making a 90 degree bend. Any tips on how you did the nice rounded curves on your bends? I do use heat.
 
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By far that's my favorite of yours that I've seen. :thumbup: I tend to like most of them but this is a clear winner.
 
DanGraves said:
I just love large Bowies and certianly this one. I always have a problem bending the "S" guard and not making a 90 degree bend. Any tips on how you did the nice rounded curves on your bends? I do use heat.
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Well Dan, not to clutter up the thread, I rounded off the jaws of a long nose plier, got the steel red and gave it a twist with my newly remodeled plier.
 
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