S-guard Bowie- Bronze and textured redwood burl

[J. Doyle]

Here's a nice medium sized bowie I just finished today. All comments, critique, discussion and/or opinions welcome. I particularly like the 'ghost' hamon above the main transition line. Also, how the figure and color changes in the redwood are still visible through the texturing.

Specs:
Hand forged from 1075 steel, clay quenched and etched
13" overall, 8" blade, .225" thick at the ricasso
Radical distal taper, clip is just shy of sharp
Bronze guard and spacer
Stabilized Redwood burl, sculpted, carved and textured
Checkered stainless steel finial nut

 

[stereo.pete]

Well done Mr. Doyle, that is truly a striking blade, I love the guard!

 

[J. Doyle]

Thanks Pete!

Due to the majority of the the feedback I've gotten on this, I've gone back and made a new bronze finial to match the fittings. I ended up machining one out of a block of the same material as the spacer. I do think it looks better. I guess I could have done that right from the get go, but it was easier to make a finial out of already round stock vs flat sheet. But the people have spoken and therefore........new finial.

 

[bobasaurus]

That's a beauty of a knife. The hamon and guard are amazing, and the redwood burl looks classy.

 

[Riz!]

Giggidy!!

 

[Channing Watson]

Great looking knife!

 

[Thomas Carey]

I am very impressed. =) Was this made for a customer or is it up for grabs?

 

[J. Doyle]

Thanks for the comments all. I appreciate it.

I am very impressed. =) Was this made for a customer or is it up for grabs?

Thomas, thank you for the kind words. This knife currently is still up for grabs. I'll send you a PM.

Thanks again all.