Moving into uncharted territory

[R.W.Clark]

This is new ground for me as a knifemaker. The first is a 12" bowie blade with false back edge. This is the largest blade I have ever made. The finished knife will be 18" overall. It will have fine silver and brass fitting, complete with filework. And the handle will be oosic.

While I have done daggers in the past, this is the first without my mentor watching over my shoulder. I think I chose too thin of steel. Next time I will try 3/16 instead of 1/8. Have not decided what to do with bolster and handle.

SO, what do you guys think.

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R.W.Clark

Proud Member : California Knifemakers Association

 

[Mike Hull]

The Bowie looks great,but you might try making some big ones in the future.

The dagger looks great also.personally I like 1/8" for that sort of thing,more practicle,IMO.

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MIKE

 

[Keith Montgomery]

Very promising R.W.. I sure would like to see these knives when you are finished. Make sure you post pictures.



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Keith

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[narruc1]

Looks like a real nice grind on the Dagger R.W.. Do you have a pic of the finished knife?

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[sing]

I love bowies and that bowie is looking good. Post the finish knife when you can.

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