One More! "Van Helsing" Bowie

[scottishsmith24]

Well I had another nice photo from Caleb Royer sent over today that I have been dying to share. I finished this one around Halloween and it was built around the idea of "what would Van Helsing use?" For those unfamiliar Van Helsing is the original slayer of Dracula and was the center of a blockbuster about ten years ago where he battles all sorts of evil creatures. Originally this knife blade was intended for a different blade, but when the customer wasn't quite happy with the pattern of the damascus it became destined for something else. I wanted the channel the vampire hunter vibe into different aspects of the knife and I think it came through pretty well, especially with the tombstone bandoleer. Everything on this knife is sole authorship and this sheath was a BIG step forward for me. So as always comments and critiques are always welcome. Thanks for looking!

- Robert

Specs:

Overall Length: 15 1/4 inches
Blade: 9 inches
Damascus: Standard twist and twisted jellyroll 1084/15n20
Guard: Shibuichi (30% silver/70% copper)
Handle: Stabilized claro walnut

 

[Kevin Jones]

Really nice Bowie demonstrating multiple skills. You didn't mention the sheath, is it by you?
It's very nice as well.

 

[Steve Nuckels]

Very nice Bowie, I like the material choices and the sculpting of the handle.

I like the sheath too!

Steve
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Member, W.F. Moran Jr. Museum & Foundation
ABS AP

 

[scottishsmith24]

Thanks guys and yes Kevin I did the sheath as well, it is 9 oz veg tan all hand tooled and stitched.

 

[netguy1999]

That is one amazing knife!

 

[scottishsmith24]

Thanks Netguy! And here is a close up of the pattern in case anyone is interested.

 

[JParanee]

Cool piece

 

[Lycosa]

"Your will is strong, Van Helsing."

 

[M.K.]

A very well lucking Bowie. As if it was done many years ago and bears the patina of time.

 

[D lisch]

very cool so warm with a nice old school look, I like it

 

[scottishsmith24]

Thanks Dave!

 

[1AbominAble1]

That is fantastic!
I'd be happy to have such a fine knife in my collection.

 

[flatgrinder]

Nice bowie. :thumbup:

 

[Idlewild]

Fabulous! Absolutely gorgeous bowie and sheath!!

 

[scottishsmith24]

Thanks guys!

 

[Mike157]

I love this piece. It just seems like it grew that way. Everything flows and complements everything else. Mike

 

[scottishsmith24]

Thanks Mike!

 

[Bob Leedy]

Very nice knife and sheath.

 

[Lorien]

it's a pretty rad package all around, including the sheath, with its cruciform tooling. It might be neat if the concho depicted a garlic in silver. Or a stake.. mmm, steak and garlic....
I like how the handle is carved, it looks like it's wearing a cape like any self respecting vampire, or vampire hunter, would.
silver, cruciform inlay in the butt of the handle might be a nice touch
That is some CRAZY shit you got going on in the ferrous part, brother!

 

[jelio]

Absolutely beautiful. Combination of materials, damascus pattern, everything. Thank you for sharing.