Newest bowie project pic

[RobertHankins]

I haven't posted a pic in awhile so I hope you like it!
Made from edge quenched 1/4" 5160, Satin finish. Blades is 9" tip to gaurd 14 1/4" OAL, 416SS guard and butcap, Stabilized Maple burl handle.
I will post a pic of the blade you may be able to see the Temper line if you look close.

 

[RobertHankins]

Blade closeup

 

[komondor]

That is an outstanding looking knife.

One of the best I've seen in a long time.

 

[Bruce Evans]

WOW!!!!!!
She is a awesome beauty...
Great lines and flow all the way..
Bruce

 

[Bob Sigmon]

Very Nice! I like the proportion of the blade and handle.

Can I ask how you attach the pommel? I want to make a small hunter and was contemplating using a flat pommel and what to my wonderous eyes should appear.......

Any way great knife. It should make someone very happy!


Bob Sigmon

 

[Guy Thomas]

That's a classic knife Robert! I'm dying to try my hand with a Bowie design. Your satin finish (which I prefer over a mirror finish) is great and I like the flow of the overall design.

 

[peter nap]

Beautiful Bowie Robert. It has just the right balance of power and style.

 

[ddavelarsen]

Wow, Robert, that is beautiful with all the right lines! Seems like all of a sudden you got the flat grind down pat, what a treat. Thanks for sharing, let's see more!

Dave

 

[Sylvester]

All I can say is

 

[BARRY JONES]

FANTASTIC!!!!!
You really outdid yourself with that one Robert.

 

[killerknives]

i am here daily but seldom speak, that bowie is a show stopper,
keep up the good work.

 

[RobertHankins]

Bob,
I attach the Pommel by using a threaded collet I get from K&G knife supply. First I solder and pin a Threaded rod to the end of the tang. Next I grind down the end of the threaded rod and attach the collet with a pin. Leave enough slop so it will wiggle around. I hard solder another piece of threaded rod to the back of the pommel and screw it into the collet.
Pain in the Kazoo, you bet.
But it works
After dry fitting it I fill the entire void with 24hr epoxy and screw on the pommel, let it cure then I finish the edges of the pommel.

Believe me a flat end is MUCH easier to do!

Hey thanks for the encouraging words!
I have one more Bowie in the works. I found a really neat piece of Ironwood burl with Honey yellow streaks and some birdseye. I think that one will make a neat Handle. I will post it when its done.

 

[Bruce Bump]

Outstanding Bowie! Good design, crisp lines and beautiful finish. Good job.

 

[Will52100]

Man that looks good, and I think I can see the temper line too!

I love how everything flowes together.

 

[Gib Guignard]

A great piece of work great lines Gib

 

[Mike Hull]

Nice looking Bowie, very clean lines.

 

[Korth]

Very nice work, Robert, I love bowies, specialy like this yours.
Congratulations.

 

[Ripper]

Robert,
You do make some beautiful bowies.
Regards, Greg