Let's see your good old basic fixed blades, Bowie's, Stickers, etc.

I carried this humble Martinni while hiking on Friday :thumbsup:

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Jack Black said:
That is real nice Dylan, what are the specs if I may ask? :thumbsup:
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Thank you, Jack.

I'll list the info below:
  • Maker: Bill Siegle (a maker on the forums here, local to my area as well)
  • Model: Farm Hand Bowie
  • Steel: 5160 High Carbon Steel (an exceptionally tough steel)
  • Dimensions: Roughly 13" overall with an 8 1/4" blade. Thickness is close to 1/4" (more like 7/32")
  • Features: Tapered Tang (as seen in the handle closeups), Full Flat Grind with False Edge (swedge),
  • Handle Material: Wenge Wood with Stainless Steel Pins.
A well balanced knife but due to the grip angle, makes the blade seem a bit forward heavy. Good for heavy camp chores (i.e. chopping, batoning, etc.) but still keen enough to handle food prep, game processing, and the like.
 
Pàdruig said:
Thank you, Jack.

I'll list the info below:
  • Maker: Bill Siegle (a maker on the forums here, local to my area as well)
  • Model: Farm Hand Bowie
  • Steel: 5160 High Carbon Steel (an exceptionally tough steel)
  • Dimensions: Roughly 13" overall with an 8 1/4" blade. Thickness is close to 1/4" (more like 7/32")
  • Features: Tapered Tang (as seen in the handle closeups), Full Flat Grind with False Edge (swedge),
  • Handle Material: Wenge Wood with Stainless Steel Pins.
A well balanced knife but due to the grip angle, makes the blade seem a bit forward heavy. Good for heavy camp chores (i.e. chopping, batoning, etc.) but still keen enough to handle food prep, game processing, and the like.
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Thank you very much for the info Dylan, it sounds fantastic, and a great woods knife for your part of the world :) :thumbsup:
 
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This is Esee’s version of the Kephart. I believe it would last me through several lifetimes. Too bad I only have part of one remaining. Now I just need to find time for a camping trip! It has been years.

Pàdruig Pàdruig , Dylan those last two knives you have posted are amazing. I especially like the one with the Wenge Wood handle

@tongueriver , that Randall is one of the most beautiful knives I have ever seen. Congratulations!
 
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Horsewright said:
Thanks. That was a nice set. This may be one of my personal favorites. Made this knife for stock to sell right before Christmas some years back. The wife kept it.

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Sure some similarities between the two sets for sure.
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Dave, that's a fine looking little knife! Smart lady your wife is!
 
Horsewright said:
California Coyote in sheephorn:

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Another beauty Dave.

Horsewright said:
Thanks. That was a nice set. This may be one of my personal favorites. Made this knife for stock to sell right before Christmas some years back. The wife kept it.
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As any discerning wife would. Incredible piece Dave.

Pàdruig said:
Got this beauty in a couple of weeks ago. First piece I've had done in Wenge wood. I find it particularly attractive.

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That is a very attractive Bowie Dylan. I'll have to research that wood.
 
DWWEBBER said:
Back in November, my good dog Acorn passed after a brief battle with cancer...she had been with me for thirteen and a half years. When I came to terms with the loss I asked Herman Williams to make me a knife to honor her memory. This Schrade 165 is a fitting tribute to the best friend I've ever had. The Blue Camel Bone handles are for the clear blue sky where she runs now. Herman recessed the handle pins and overlaid them with slices of Dog Paw mosaic pinsand then added two more per side. You'll notice the prints run toward the guard on the mark side and away from the guard on the pile side, much the way our daily lives circled around each other. He added in a serial number composed of her initials...Acorn Dog..and birth year, and my birth year and initials....then finished it of with some of his excellent file work and machine turning on the blade. After all the work he put into it he went one step further and gifted the knife to me. View attachment 1106497
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Nothing like the Love of a dog. Great tribute knife.
 
black mamba said:
DW, that is a spectacular tribute, and what a gesture by Herman. :thumbsup::thumbsup:
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Thanks Jeff, I've been collecting Herman's knives for quite a few years... over 200 and counting...and we talk over the Skype a couple times a week. Next month I'm going to fly out and spend a week with him. Can't wait to sit on his porch and talk knives..he's going to help me build a knife in his shop and we'll probably drive over to SMKW and see if any of the old factory collection is still around. Talk about a dream come true. My first dog...Acorn #1 is buried about 40 miles from his house so I'll get to visit her as well.
 
mb> said:
Finally got my hands on a piece of Phillip Patton’s work. I am very impressed. His craftsmanship and attention to detail is second to none. This 10” Bowie was forged from W2.

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I always enjoy seeing his work. Fine looking Bowie!
 
Congrats. I have a couple of his blades and have handled others. His work is absolutely top shelf.
Beautiful Bowie.
mb> said:
Finally got my hands on a piece of Phillip Patton’s work. I am very impressed. His craftsmanship and attention to detail is second to none. This 10” Bowie was forged from W2.

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