Newest Tim Zowada (WIP)

[Kohai999]

Back in 2015, Tim Zowada crafted me a very nice pukko.
https://bladeforums.com/threads/tim-zowada-puukko-wip.1268426/

After I had posted that thread, asked Tim to make me a larger knife, in twist damascus with some different features, and some the same.

It has bronze and stainless fittings, and stabilized English Walnut that I got from Burt Foster. Sent Tim a set of Culpepper amber stag that were big and seasoned enough, a block of lacewood and a really nice piece of old-growth Cocobolo to choose from...but he picked the walnut.

The knife has been sent to Maestro Paul Long for sheathwork...so I'll begin posting now, and slowly, with the confidence and hope that all goes together well...the world is horribly random.

This is the twisting goin' on

Blade hammered to shape

Handle mostly shaped and laid out

Another view of handle

Yup, it's a takedown

The completed knife

Paul Long does it again!

It's a classic blade shape, reminds me of work from Bill Moran, Jerry Fisk and Al Pendray, sort of a Southwest Bowie. This knife has soul. 7 1/2" blade, 4 3/4" handle. Engraving by Tim Zowada.

Comments and observations welcome. Should be in my hands by Thursday.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

 

[Dawkind]

Great blade my friend....Mr. Long will please, I’m sure.

 

[Lorien]

love me a WiP! Looking forward to more, thanks Steven

 

[john april]

looking forward to it !

 

[Richard338]

less slowly please...

 

[RogerP]

Sounds extremely cool - looking forward to seeing more!

 

[TK Steingass]

More - much more!

 

[sheathmaker]

HA ha HA, I've got it now and you guys should see this knife! That's all for now.

Paul

 

[Kohai999]

Thanks for the interest, all the photos have been posted.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

 

[RogerP]

Holy cow what a cool piece! Love the execution of the handle in particular - materials and embellishment are spot on. That's going straight into my best bowie file. And terrific leather work as always, Paul!

 

[Dawkind]

And a take-down, too......nice job buddy.

 

[Mecha]

That's a wonderful knife. Such a crisp take-down of the handle parts.

 

[Richard338]

Excellent, worth the wait for the photos.

 

[fisk]

Tim has always been a mad scientist of knives and always a top maker.

 

[irbailey]

Very nice indeed...especially those bronze fittings.

Ian.

 

[shqxk]

This is one gorgeous knife!

 

[Dusty One]

Both are Beauties....Thanks for showing !!!

 

[black mamba]

Terrific piece, STeven, and the minimal but expertly executed engraving and sheath make it tip top.

 

[Chefget]

Necro?

 

[Mark Knapp]

Very classy