Southwest Bowie, by Harvey Dean, MS

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There are a few knife designs that are simply "Classics" such as Jerry Fisk's Sendero, or a Loveless drop point hunter.
Harvey Dean's Southwest Bowie is about as classic as classic can get, imho.

This example may be his nicest Southwest to date. A 10" tight (did I say really TIGHT) ladder pattern Damascus blade, and a Damascus guard backed up by a framed Elephant Ivory handle with gold pins.

Sometimes collectors can get too caught up by the newest, latest and greatest, must have knife and maker. Harvey's work is so great, and has been for such a long time, that I think we may almost take it for granted.

I hope that this knife makes you look hard at Harvey Dean's incredible skill, as if you were seeing it for the first time.

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Peter,
Your Bowie collection is incomparable,and this is another stunning example.That elephant ivory and the Damascus in a SouthWest with the gold pins and those four letters,DEAN,on the ricasso make me shake my head and smile.Thanks,Doug. :D Forgot to mention how much I like that clip! :cool:
 
Impossible to find any fault with this knife. I really like the way he did the guard and spacer.

So Peter, do you think there is any chance I can get into your will?
 
I will never ever take Harvey Dean for granted:D This is another example of his mastery of his tools and materials. One day I hope to own one of his creations in the mean time I can only watch and admire.
 
I tried getting a good look at that blade, but the pattern kept swirling around on me like it was moving! Mesmerizing.

Thanks for sharing all these bowie pics man. Love 'em.
 
That's a gorgeous bowie with great lookin damascus.

Harvey is the Bowie Man. But we must call Peter "Mr. Bowie" :p
 
I love the fancy mosaics, but there really is nothing quite so simple yet striking as a tight ladder pattern. This one is exquisite.

Roger
 
This is about as classic and sweet as it gets, yet another amazing addition, you're leaving us all behind Peter. :eek: :)
 
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