Shell Guard Bowie- 1075 & Ironwood Burl...

J. Doyle

J. Doyle

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This is the latest bowie I finished up. I worked pretty closely with the collector on this piece and we both think it turned out pretty nice.

Specs:
Hand-forged from 1075 steel, clay quenched for a very active hamon
15 3/8" overall, 10" blade, .230" thick at the ricasso w/ full distal taper
Clip is just shy of sharp
Rounded spine and ricasso edge
Coined damascus collar
Damascus s-guard with hand carved sea-shell quills
Damascus spacer with line cut center
Coined copper accents
Carved and sculpted ironwood burl handle
Damscus finial cover

I would like to thank Coop for the excellent photo and my friend and master leather crafter, Claude Scott for the outstanding sheath. Thanks guys!

All comments and discussion welcome.
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This is a great pic of a great sheath. Both are equally captivating:
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John:

Really like this bowie - taking some of the elements of your fine hunter to this bowie is a nice touch. Well done.
 
Beautiful! I really like your filework throughout the guard and handle

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Most excellent work John!

Sheath & Image too!

Steve
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Member, W.F. Moran Jr. Foundation
ABS Apprentice
 
wish I could see the hamon in person. I love 1075 for that. You know I am a big fan of your work, and this one is a home run.
great job all around.
 
John, another awesome piece. What is there not to like? Also great work by Claude and Jim.
 
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