"Sinister"Dogbone Bowie/"Ultimate" Paul Long Sheath

John White

John White

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Here's the Professional Photo promised. PointSeven took this at the Blade Show. I love that "Handle Shot!"

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OK folks, I PROMISE to get PROFESSIONAL photographs of this pair at Blade, but I've been looking at this combo since Paul sent them back, and I can't wait to show off what Paul's done, at least. I'm real happy with the Bowie, as well, though it's a real mean looking weapon.

I think this may be the most extravagant, beautiful, and perfectly made leather sheath I've ever seen. You judge. That's "Ridgeback" Croc in the insert, and those ridges trip perfectly down the insert!

The Dogbone's 10 1/4 inches of six-bar Turkish chatoyance, with Damascus fittings, "Birdseye" African Blackwood scales, and Argentium Sterling Silver domed pins,liners,and spacers. It's a take-down, with liners, pins, and escutcheon peened to the scales.

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You can see these and others at Blade, at Table 3-Q,

John
 
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John,

Great looking Dogbone and super sheath from Paul.

Are you becoming a Dogbone Bowie specialist?

Jim Treacy
 
Great looking knife John and the sheath is perfect for it.

Did you forge your tip in or did you stock remove to keep the pattern from getting muddy? I can't tell in the pics.

Thanks
 
John, that is just outstanding! Wow! That sheath is a work of art all on it's own too...beautiful
 
Mike Turner,

Good question.This needs a pro photo to see, but the six-bar was welded into two three bars, the tip taper cut into the inside edges of the half-billets, then the two three-bars welded into one six-bar, and the profile carefully forged. Each bar terminates with it's mate along the center line, which runs out the tip. There is little distortion in each bar. The bevels were ground, rather than forged in, otherwise, all would have been lost.

In many Damascus patterns, the "Forged vs stock-removal" distinction is not helpful. You have to do both, each where it is appropriate.

John
 
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John White said:
Mike Turner,

Good question.This needs a pro photo to see, but the six-bar was welded into two three bars, the tip taper cut into the inside edges of the half-billets, then the two three-bars welded into one six-bar, and the profile carefully forged. Each bar terminates with it's mate along the center line, which runs out the tip. There is little distortion in each bar. The bevels were ground, rather than forged in, otherwise, all would have been lost.

In many Damascus patterns, the "Forged vs stock-removal" distinction is not helpful. You have to do both, each where it is appropriate.

John
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Thanks John,

Reason I ask is I just made a 6 bar turkish twist and was thinking how I want to do the tip. Either forge it out and get lots of distortion or bird mouth it, which will probably be the way I go. I did not think about the way you did yours, I will have to try that on the next one.

Sorry was not clear on the "forged or stock removal" part. What I was referring to is did you forge the tip in or just grind the profile is what I was asking ;). I do similar to you I have to combine forging with stock removal to get the pattern to come out the way I want and as with this beauty without stock removal you would not see the beauty within.

Thanks again John can not wait to see more pictures of this one.
 
I can't wait to see this one at Blade.
It looks outstanding and based on your first which I inspected thoroughly at the Arkansas Show, it should be one of the nicest knives at Blade Show.
I hear you will have both on display (white handle (Jim's)/ black handle) at Blade.
Anyone who wants a treat come by and see these.

Outstanding Paul Long sheath. I LOVE horn-back gator, and don't think I have seen that particular tooling from Paul before. Anyway probably my favorite Paul Long sheath to date with the exception of the pair in Paul's Avatar.
 
Stunning!

John, I wish you could do a WIP on everything you produce. Oh the knowledge some folks have, that I know was not easily acquired.

Beautiful work by you and Paul both.
 
That is just a terrific bowie John - I look forward to the pro pics which will bring out all the fine details, but it was still a treat to get this preview. Someone is going to get themselves a truly superb knife when they take this one home.

Roger
 
John that is another superb piece and Paul sure did it proud. There is a collector out there somewhere with a big smile on his face, for sure. Cannot wait to see them both at Blade.

Travel safe, Jon
 
John White = my favourite knife maker, whose work I will probably only ever be able to afford to look at pictures of! But, one day when I'm rich...:D
Keep em coming John!
 
Another tour de force in this paring. Beautiful.

I don't know how Paul gets those little "petals" against the inlay so perfect and to stay in place. Baffling.
 
John

Great looking knife. You just keep getting better and better.

After last year it'll be a while before another of yours graces my house. But we need to talk about another one. Maybe another show winner???

Dwight
 
That is a fantastic combo congrats John and Paul

Looking forward to seeing it in person
 
Two of the best knocking them out of the park! Great package, favorite dog bone bowie (sinister for sure), favorite Paul Long sheath (ultimate for sure)! Look forward to seeing you guys in Atlanta (cool for sure). :thumbup:

- Joe
 
Wow! That is magnificent!

Way to go.

I can't wait to see it in person. Thanks for showing it.
 
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