Searles Bowie

It's always pleasing to see modern knifemakers create their own renditions of Early American Bowies. Kind of breaths new life into the originals in my opinion.

Here's a photo and a little information on the original for anyone whose not familiar with it. (note the lower sheath ring is missing from the original, it's in amazingly good condition other than that)

Searles/Fowler Bowie
The Daniel Searles Bowie, made on commission from Rezin P. Bowie in the 1830s, is perhaps the finest example of an early Bowie still in existence. The presentation-grade knife is inscribed on the sheath throat, " R.P. Bowie to H.W. Fowler, U.S.D. "The knife resides in the Alamo Museum, San Antonio, Texas. Photo courtesy DRT Library at the Alamo.
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Brian, hope you don't mind my sharing this. I believe seeing the original really shows the great skill you demonstrated in creating your version.
 
Kevin, I don't mind at all. That is the knife that inspired the one that I made. It is quite fitting to have a photo of the origional within this thread.

In fact, having them side by side may be in order
Photo courtesy DRT Library at the Alamo.
Searles-FlowerAlamoBowie.jpg
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Thanks
Brian
 
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Outstanding work. With that polish and the ivory, it is the epitome of cleanliness.
A wonderful tribute.
 
^^^ I'll board this train. Especially nice.

Chuck's single image is crystal clear. Nicely done.

Congrats to all. :)

Coop
 
WOW Brian. Outstanding knife. You are making one huge leap after another with your product. Can't say the rings enthuse me but the rest is spectacular. Great knife and sheath combos are something to enjoy.
 
Brian. congratulations on getting that beauty dead on. Excellent work, just gorgeous and a lot of skill.
Brion
 
Brian,

Extremely nice! Not only did you capture the feel of the original but took it one step further. The carving of the ivory is particularly impressive.

Well done!
 
Thank you again everyone for your comments.

This knife was quite a challenge and I apprecieate the feedback that has been expressed here.

Brian
 
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