New Period Bowie... finishing today.

J. Neilson · Apr 7, 2010

These are just some crummy shop pix but, I'm finishing this one up today. John Cohea and I have been discussing doing a big period-style Bowie so I put this one together and will be sending it out to him tomorrow to work his magic. After that, she's going to Mr. Ward for a real nice pix.

This Coffin Bowie is has about a 9" long blade of multi-quenched W2 (there are at least 4 hamon lines in the blade) with acid soaked/forged finish flats(all the way back on the full tang as well). The off-set bolsters are jail-bar wrought iron. The handle scales are Weathered Barn Oak with copper liners and pins and textures stainless steel handle bolts. The edges of the barn oak and wrought iron are scalloped.

bobbywett · Apr 7, 2010

Really nice vintage looking piece J. I dig those scallops and forged flats. Can you post a quick pic of the copper liners.....I'm a sucker for copper!

Burl Source · Apr 7, 2010

I really like it. Who else would have thought of using jail bars for bolsters? I look forward to seeing what John does with the sheath.

Paul1967 · Apr 7, 2010

There has to an interesting story about the aquisition of Jail Bar wrought iron. Oh yea very nice knife.

Shawn fu · Apr 7, 2010

very nice!!!I love the weathered barn oak-and multiple hamons....that's just crazy!!!

J. Neilson · Apr 8, 2010

Here are a few better pix. She's on her way to 'ole Miss now.

I'll like her even more after that copper patina's up a bit.

bobbywett · Apr 8, 2010

Thanks for the better pictures and the shots of the copper liners. The older she gets, the better she'll look!

gixxer · Apr 8, 2010

That knife is smokin hot! The iron from jail bars adds to the cool factor!

arcadiaknives · Apr 8, 2010

That is really Sweeeet! Love the scalloped edges, it gives it so much depth. Gorgeous hamon lines. Can't wait to see what John does for it.

Pat

nthe10ring · Apr 8, 2010

Like all your stuff but really like this one as I usually steet toward the more period stuff.

Jerry

J. Neilson · Apr 8, 2010

nthe10ring said:
Like all your stuff but really like this one as I usually steet toward the more period stuff.

Jerry

I apprecitate that guys and keep your eyes out if your a period-style lover... John and I have got some plans.

joebonny · Apr 26, 2010

Yes , I like it too, it would be a great everything carry, an especially for Rendevous, wow! Thanks for showing.

Bigfattyt · Apr 29, 2010

Sweet!

Love that look. Never thought of Copper liners before. The distressed/recycled oak looks tops too.

J. Neilson · Apr 29, 2010

Jon just made me a period sheath with the same wood, should have pix from Chuck soon.
J.

Dusty One · Apr 29, 2010

That is a very fine looking bowie..............

mostho · May 6, 2010

Really nice vintage project. And the copper spacers are a special touch.
My compliments!

J. Neilson · May 8, 2010

Here are a couple pix of the completed project by Mr. Ward himself...

... now it's onto Atlanta!

bobbywett · May 8, 2010

Wow.....John nailed that sheath, he captured the essance of that Bowie too a T. Love it!