New/old style frontier bowie

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RobertHankins

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It was worth missing a days work for.
This one may even rate a name. Hummm let me think;)

I have been messing with this bowie on and off for about 4wks - It is finally done Yeaaaaaa.
My own take off of an old Bowie.
Made from tripple edge quenched 3/16" 5160. It has been etched, Plum browned, hand rubbed you name it.
12 7/8" blade tip to guard, 18 3/4" OAL.
Full Convex grind.
Nickle silver pins with and Ebony handle and 5160 guard to keep it happy...
 

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Robert, did you end up treating the ebony with anything? If so, how'd it turn out? Hard to tell from the pic.
 
After handling it awhile I think I will leave it alone. This is a piece that will gain more character left natural IMHO.
 
Robert, you did a fine job on that bowie. That is a really nice finish on the blade and the blades shape is one that I like a lot. The handle is works perfectly with the rest of the knife and so does the guard. This is a great looking knife.
 
Any suggestions for a sheath...
I am seeing a high ride with a Latigo piece at the top and bottom maybe a Concho

Feel free to Chime in!
 
One of the nicer ones I have seen in a while.
 
That's a great looking Bowie Robert! Certainly worth your efforts. I really love the profile on that knife.....thanks for the pictures...


"Hunters seek what they [WANT].., Seekers hunt what they [NEED]"
 
Thanks for that gorgeous pic!
That certainly is one sweet looking Bowie.
Well worth missing a day for.:)
 
That is cool.
I am making my first traditional 10" Bowie whith a Sharpfusion Stellite /440C blade.
I hope it turns out as good as yours.
BRAD
 
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