J. Doyle
Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
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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.
This is a great pic of a great sheath. Both are equally captivating:
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.
This is a great pic of a great sheath. Both are equally captivating:
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Seriously, I think this one may be your best, and pretty sure it will be in the running for Best BF bowie of the year. Very well done!