My Brother's Bowie

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bikermikearchery

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My Brother had an idea for a few knives and has joined me in my shop. He now officially has the knifemakeing bug. He wanter to put this one up for a few comments.
O-1 Tool steel, stabilized Spalded maple. all done with draw filling and hand stoneing on waterstones.
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For a first effort ... or hundredth ... as a lover of the Bowie, I love it.

If I were to offer a suggestion based on what I would ask if I ordered that knife, I would ask that the clip be more edgy and sharp rather than simply beveled. That's a personal choice, not a criticism of his expression of himself as an artist through steel.

The scabbard looks good too. More details on that would be nice.
 
Sheath was his idea of one that could be just tucked in the belt. (D) rings alow for a dangler loop or hanging froim a baldrick.
O-1 tool steel 14 7/8 overall 8 7/8" cutting edge 1/4" thick high flat grind. Small secondary bevel.
 
I'd like some better photos of it. It's exactly what I look for in a Bowie knife.
 
Better photos needed! However the photos provided give a good idea on the knife.. The sheath definetly ROCKS!! Love the design.. The blade has a very mean look and i like how the angle of the handle works with the design of the blade.. Only complaint would be the BUTT of the knife.. With such a mean aggressive style knife would like to see something cool on the BUTT of the knife.. That just my taste.. Many high end markers dont do anything special with the butt of the knife..

Overall its a sweet looking knife!! I hope he puts his stamp on it! I made the mistake from buying custom knives from a maker with no stamp.. I hate that more than anything!
 
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