Primitive D Guard "Classic" Bowie Knife SOLD

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It's 17. 13/16" overall and weighs 31.5 oz.
The blade is 1095 spring steel 11. 7/8" X 1. 15/16" and 1/4" thick (3/8" at the catchers).
The fittings are 1018 steel WELDED to the full tang.

The handle is 5.1/16" long with scales of natural finished (light) Curly Maple.
There is a lanyard hole in the pommel.
The sheath is 10 oz. leather with black steel rivets and a
black steel snap.
It's cemented at the spacer and hand stitched
using doubled waxed nylon saddle stitching thread making for an
extremely rugged, rough use sheath.

The rough beveled blade is reheated in the forge to glowing red
and quenched in strained used motor oil. After it's cleaned of slag
it's brought back up in temp. until it can be struck with a file.
I leave the file marks showing. I like a handmade knife to look
handmade.
This is how I harden / temper my blades. They hold an edge
extremely well.

SOLD $465 incl. shipping in the U.S. PAYPAL or M.O.
1st. "I'LL TAKE IT" to my email address mcswoodknives@gmail.com
takes it.
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Thanks for looking,
Mike
 
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Quick question - What is the bolted part on the spine?
Blade catchers. On some old bowies there was soft brass on the spine.
I liked the look. I originally planned on welding the bolt holes closed after welding
the catchers in place but liked the look of the nuts.
So now I do these with or without (blade catchers or the nuts).
 
Blade catchers. On some old bowies there was soft brass on the spine.
I liked the look. I originally planned on welding the bolt holes closed after welding
the catchers in place but liked the look of the nuts.
So now I do these with or without (blade catchers or the nuts).

It's a great look. Unique. I haven't seen anyone else do it that way.
 
I have two from this maker with the 'D' guard and while I haven't had the chance to work them over.....well, they are just truly great knives!!!
 
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