Modified Ontario Raider Bowie

[White Rhino]

Hello,
Just wanted to show off a recently completed project: making my Ontario Raider Bowie look more traditional. I stripped and sanded the blade, made a new handle of stabilized zebra bone (with 2-ton epoxy and a 1/8" brass pin), and purcahsed a leather sheath intended for a Case bowie. The blade still has countless small scratches, I will probably try to sand and buff it more in the future. The sheath is not a perfect fit, a little too snug but not bad for $9.95. I am completely happy with the handle although it took me many hours of work with drill and files to slot the handle out for the tang.
Thanks for looking,
Rhino

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[Charlie_K]

Now that's downright awesome work right there. I'm tempted to do something similar to make the SP10 look like the old W49 bowie.

 

[whetrock]

Looks professional. I like it. I think it'll take a great patina with use.

 

[Kcuff]

That looks really great! I like that.

 

[james terrio]

Nice work!

 

[GIRLYmann]

good job!
looks well surpasses original specs.

 

[Tommythewho]

Great job ! I have a Marine Rader Bowie waiting for some mods as well. Wish we could have a picture of the tang, Got one?

 

[White Rhino]

Given my impatient nature I did not take any pics in progress. The tang however was nice and substantial, 3/4" x 1/4" x 5" long with a 1/4" hole about 2" and 4 1/2" down. Blade, tang and guard appeared to have been coated with guard in place. Thanks for looking.

 

[raybateson]

Great stuff.

If only SP re-handle threads were more frequent.

 

[mjolnir74]

Good job. That looks great.

 

[Mikael W]

That one turned out great!

Thanks for showing!


Regards
Mikael

 

[flatblackcapo]

Nice job ,W Rhino.

 

[Tommythewho]

Given my impatient nature I did not take any pics in progress. The tang however was nice and substantial, 3/4" x 1/4" x 5" long with a 1/4" hole about 2" and 4 1/2" down. Blade, tang and guard appeared to have been coated with guard in place. Thanks for looking.

Thanks!

 

[Franciscomv]

That's some brilliant work! It looks a thousand times better.

 

[bobs1415]

Well done!

 

[White Rhino]

I'm pretty happy with it. Sharpened primary and false edges with my new Work sharp knife and tool sharpener... got it real sharp. Now I want the newer work sharp model...

 

[DShiflet]

Well done, man. I like my SP-10 just fine the way it is, but given a chance I sure wouldn't mind having a second one done up like yours.

 

[Edgesnarf]

Freakin nice!!

 

[untamed]

Pure sweetness!

 

[Sonnemann]

Excellent. A real viable option for an affordable, US-made, carbon steel bowie if you have the time and resources. Great work!