Long Double Edged Fighting Knife

[mcswood]

This one lists tonight (8/16/09 - 8/23/09) on ebay.
I call this a Fighting Bowie / Combat Knife.
It's 18" O.A. The blade is 1095 spring steel 13" X 1.3/4" X 1/4" thick.
The scales are Curly Maple. The side pieces at the guard, bolsters
and pommel are 1018 carbon steel welded to the full tang.
The top edge is 10.3/8" long. ( I know, more than 8" is too long. But it's for fighting around a corner )
Thanks for looking,
Mike

 

[1sharpedge]

So who is the maker on this knife?

 

[willrise]

the guy who posted is the maker, i have owned one of his fighter they are great blades for the $$$

 

[Keith Montgomery]

I really enjoy that you like to make big knives, because I love big knives. This one is really nice.

 

[bladeartist]

This one lists tonight (8/16/09 - 8/23/09) on ebay.
I call this a Fighting Bowie / Combat Knife.
It's 18" O.A. The blade is 1095 spring steel 13" X 1.3/4" X 1/4" thick.
The scales are Curly Maple. The side pieces at the guard, bolsters
and pommel are 1018 carbon steel welded to the full tang.
The top edge is 10.3/8" long. ( I know, more than 8" is too long. But it's for fighting around a corner )
Thanks for looking,
Mike

SUPERB!!! A beautiful balance of beauty and power!

 

[stabber]

Very nice Mike!!

I agree with Kieth, I love BIG knives!!:thumbup:

 

[mcswood]

Thank you for the compliments.
I've always liked big knives too.
Mike

 

[joe-bob]

I like it except for the guard. It's not proportional.

 

[GRIM 62]

Now that's a knife!

 

[mcswood]

I like it except for the guard. It's not proportional.

Thanks for the input. I've heard for's and against's on this type of guard.
My thought was to go for an overkill on hand protection.
I certainly welcome suggestions on the subject.
How much hand protection is needed ?
Is the guard too long ? Too wide ? etc.
Looks vs. function. Which way should I go ?
I look forward to some help.
Mike

 

[zach2556]

Wow that is a beautiful knife, if I had the money I'd buy it on ebay