Mean little fighter- frame handle, take down

J. Doyle

J. Doyle

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This was a commissioned piece headed for Texas. It was a lot of fun (and a bit of a challenge for me) to build. I really enjoyed working with this collector. He was very nice and very patient and not at all demanding. He liked a small cowboy bowie that I made a while back but wanted one with a couple changes. He made his requests and we tossed some ideas and materials back and forth and this is what we came up with.

The clip is RAZOR sharp on this! (a first for me)
This is also a full take down and every piece fits exactly with no play anywhere

Hand forged from 1075 steel, clay quenched and etched dark
11" overall, 6 1/2" blade, .210" at the ricasso
Rounded spine and ricasso edge
Sharpened clip
My own damascus guard and collars
Fileworked bronze spacer
African Blackwood handle scales
Fileworked Bronze frame
Browned/Bronzed screws
Checkered Stainless steel finial nut

The beautiful leather is by Claude Scott. He does fantastic work!

All discussion, comments, critique, and opinions welcome.



















 
Amazing. Very Nice. I really like looking at the take down styles and all the components they require.
 
Fantastic work John. Styling and construction came together beautifully. I particularly like the accent of the three grooves in the middle of the blackwood handle. The new owner should be pleased. :thumbup:

Erin
 
Allot of quality in this one John. I like the "take down" aspect. Claude did a good job too.
 
That came out great John! All the little details are very cool, and the the fact that it is a takedown is just icing on the cake!!
 
Nice knife, John. Some good activity going on with the hamon. I'm personally a big fan of a sharpened clip.:thumbup:
 
I like your take on the "cowboy bowie" style :thumbup:

I think the bronze sets off the handle very nicely, and the blade proportions and flow are excellent!

Bill Flyn
 
Outstanding!

My Fave from you so far.......


Steve
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Member, W.F. Moran Museum & Foundation
ABS AP
 
That is really cool John, You just keep pushing your own limits and adding depth to your work
 
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