Large Koa Bowie

Don Hanson III

Don Hanson III

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Hi Folks,

I'm not known for wood handle knives but I love curly koa and black walnut. I just have to use this material once or twice a year but the rest of the time, it's Fossil Ivory :D

I had this bowie on my available page a few months ago for $2100. Thought I had it sold but it fell through. I've been thinking of re-handling it in ivory but just can't bring myself to do it.

This one has a 12" blade forged from 1-3/8" round 1086M (Howard Clark steel) 1-3/4" wide and 3/16" thick at the guard. Very light for it's size! Clay heat treated for hamon. Damascus fittings and stabilized curly Koa from Hawaii. 18k gold pin. 17-3/8" over all length.

Special Price, $1700 shipped overnight in a Bill's Custom Case. Paypal OK. Thanks for looking. (Sale Pending, Thanks!)

info@sunfishforge.com

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I'd love to see the knife described so well but without pictures one can only use their imagination.
 
Really nice work Don !

It never ceases to amaze me, how, when trying to capture Hamon in an image, it can pop or nearly disappear, with a simple change in camera attitude.

In regards to the handle, IMHO this one looks great ! Glad you decided to keep the Koa. It's a beautiful piece :thumbup: :)


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Craig, this is some of the stabilized stuff, I really like this wood.

David, yeah the koa handle works well on this piece. This should have sold long ago? I might keep it :cool:

Thanks, guys!
 
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