Mountian Bowie

R APPLEBY

R APPLEBY

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I was digging through my bits and bone box and found a section of spike elk antler that I was using for antler pommels on leather stacked handles. It reminded me of a bowie I noticed while browsing my books so what the hell lets go for it while I'm inspired. Though not intended to be a reproduction the original is from Kentucky circa 1790-1815.

Here is a pic of the original Inspiration
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And my humble rendition
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Specs;

Blade; L-6 saw steel
Measurements are 9 1/4 inches long, 1 7/8 inches wide, 3/16th inches
thick at spine, with a 3 3/4 inch clipped point.

Blade is flat ground to a slightly convexed edge and has been given a
darkened patina.

Guard; Wide oval wrought iron(this wrought iron is clean not to be confused
with other wrought iron that has silicon and nickel striations through
out). Guard measures 1 1/2 inches X 3 1/4 inches X 3/16ths inches
thick.

Handle; North American spike elk with a poured pewter ferrule
Measurements are 1 inch at ferrule tapering to 1 1/2 inches at start
of crown and is and is 5 1/4 inches total. Tang is peened at the
wrought iron pommel.

OAL; 15 inches

Sheath; 8/9 oz leather.

Thanks for looking.
 
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That is a very appealing knife. I like the wide blade and offset handle, in particular.
The rest works for me as well.
:)
 
Thanks all for the kind comments, I think I like building period peices the most, it looks like they have a history born right into them.
 
I like period pieces as well. Especially when makers take originals and adjust the design slightly incorporating their styles and tecniques. This and Josh Smith's rendition of a Searles Bowie for the ABS San Antonio Show are good examples of this.
 
Very nice! It looks like you put a lot of thought into the materials and construction. I would call it a success. Great job. Lin
 
lwrhea said:
Very nice! It looks like you put a lot of thought into the materials and construction. I would call it a success. Great job. Lin
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Thanks all, I tried to stay true to the original description and have fun with it.
 
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