New HI Bowie ordered

sawgrass

sawgrass

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Yangdu is so helpful. I just ordered a custom HI Bowie knife and am really cooking forward to seeing. I will post pictures when I get it. I have other HI kukris that I love and so it is natural when I want something special to ask Auntie. In a week or so, I am also ordering a custom AK, 23 to 25 inches, carved horn handle with silver trim. I don't intend to hack at stuff with this one, just appreciate the skill in making it and the beauty of it. I will also show photos of this one when I get it. Again Auntie was so helpful in helping me decide and order. It does pay to email her if you want something special.
 
Auntie is absolutely one of a kind. Definitely a class act. It's so nice to have a very good friend who happens to own my favorite knife company. A first for me. Can't say that about any many other companies I've encountered.
 
Bawanna said:
Auntie is absolutely one of a kind. Definitely a class act. It's so nice to have a very good friend who happens to own my favorite knife company. A first for me. Can't say that about any many other companies I've encountered.
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Bawanna, it is interesting that you are a good friend of Auntie. You are exactly right, she is a class act and so very trustworthy. I have bought some before, but this is my first with some personalization. I am glad that you left a message here.
 
I don't know how long it will take and it doesn't really matter. I do think they are getting caught up from getting so far behind. It took 4 months on a 30 inch Seri I have , but I really don't mind. She runs a special company and companies like HI are not easy to find. I am really excited and will post pics on both when I receive them. Thanks for the posts.
 
Congrats on your order, sawgrass. What are the specs you asked for on your custom bowie?
 
Haha he's saying he's waiting to see just how "custom" the custom order is, if it is just a different size than normal or if it has ornate carvings, or a different handle, or who knows??? :D
 
yeah the less custom you want the quicker it can happen basically-- same with everything :D
 
Most will say the bowie will be way too big, but it is just what I want. It will be 20 inches long, 1/2 inch thick spine with a horn handle a little bigger around than standard. If I use it, I will use a front sheath or if it is too heavy, that's ok, it will be a thing of beauty. Thanks for asking.
 
I am not sure if the horn handle will be carved or not, I left that up to Auntie, but the AK I will order in a couple of weeks will have a carved horn handle with silver trimming. The AK will be about 15 inches long, so that will be heavy too.
 
Sawgrass, bowie is an Artwork! Keep it small or large have their own characteristic.
 
yeah after I got the bowie bug, I see them all as pretty special, and want every model HI makes
 
Im kinda fond of monster Bowies myself!

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Sawgrass: Cant wait to see it. My Vim 18.5" is a half inch thick so 20" should be interesting. I think your right about the crossdraw carry. I had a sheath made for mine just for that reason. It will be carried on a shoulder strap baldric style.
 
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