My first Big Bear

[Phillip Patton]

Howdy all,
It's been quite awhile since I've posted anything here, but I am still alive, and making knives.
Just mailed this one to it's new owner. It isn't perfect, but it's the best I could do, working from photos.

Blade is O1, handle is desert ironwood with red liners. Guard(s) are stainless. I didn't solder them on. I used pins and JB Weld.



Thanks for looking, and, as usual, your feedback is appreciated.

Phillip

 

[Dawkind]

Looks pretty darn 'perfect' to me my friend....fine job!

 

[Lorien]

very nice! You got some great lines there.

 

[Steve Nuckels]

Well I love it! I have come to really appreciate the Loveless style and you did it justice!

Steve
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Potomac Forge

 

[peterinct]

Looks VERY good to me also Phillip.

Peter

 

[Aaron Wilburn]

Well done ! ! !

 

[David Sharp]

Very nice for only working from photos! :thumbup:

 

[R APPLEBY]

Damn nice work, :thumbup::thumbup:

 

[Doug C]

Very nice for only working from photos! :thumbup:

Ditto. ^

I'm not a Loveless expert or anything but admirer of his designs, you did great, Phillip !

Doug

 

[mohd]

Nice work :thumbup:
I always like the nice blade flow, the design of the cross guard and the crowned spine and choil at the ricasso on a Big Bear :thumbup:
Congrats to you Phillip and to the new custodian of Phillip's first Big Bear :thumbup:

mohd

 

[manix J]

big bear model looks great! It is my favorite loveless model and like to see different makers renditions of it!

Jeff

 

[stabber]

Wow!! That looks Fantastic

 

[Buffalohump]

Nothing in life is perfect and that's the way it should be. Looks pretty damn awesome to me!