Southwest Bowie Progression Thread

super informative and I love the different perspective photos
I hd some concern also about the guard thickness. but seeing it assembled it looks great
Very Very cool
 
The furniture and stag most certainly elevate this piece and thanks for the progress pics. :thumbup:
This is gonna' be a beaut'!
Did I mention how much I like the blade profile. :cool: :)

Doug
 
I am really dying to see the finished piece - the lucky customer must be jumping out of his skin!

Roger
 
Yep, that may be one of the best of the year.
Roger, you getting ready to put another in your best of '08 folder? ;)
 
I am glad that everyone is enjoying the thread. I finished it up tonight. The blade is wicked sharp and the clip isn't too shabby either. Here are a few differnt views of the knife. The damscus on the fittings is very fine patterned, i didn't catch it at all in the photos.

It is going to the new owner tomorrow. He is going to display it at a show he is going to over the weekend. Then it is off to Coop to get some real photos.

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Fantastic work, Craig.:thumbup: Where did you get that block and peen that you used to dome the guard?
 
That's a fabulous knife, Craig, and a great thread. Thanks for sharing:thumbup:
 
Craig - this is easily one of my favorites of your bowie. Yes, I know I say that with almost every bowie you post, but that's your own fault, really. I have always had a soft spot for an aggresive Southwest profile and I think you nailed this one. The terrific clamshell guard and sweet hunka stag elevate a great blade even further.

Kevin - yep, this is going in the '08 folder - but I'll wait on Coop's pic. I suspect I'll like the knife even more.

Roger
 
Great looking knife Craig, and a great thread. Always good to see how the knives are made.

I'm sure the new owner is going to be very happy.

Can't wait to see what Coop comes up with for this one.

Take Care
Charles
 
I'm a collector/user, not a maker, so this thread has been very informative.
The end result looks strong, graceful, and sharp!
 
GREAT thread. Its awesome to see all the forging steps as someone who has mainly worked with stock removal. Its always fun to see how much good ole elbow grease and sandpaper goes into knives...theres only so much a grinder can do. One could spend thousands on a million little atachments for the grinder, but more often than not, its a good old piece of sandpaper wrapped around some scrap of metal or wood that makes the best tool. The human hand has more control that any machine when the brain is controlling it and the maker has patience.
 
Very well done Craig:thumbup:....may have to have one of those also.:D
Shop elf takes good pics:thumbup:
 
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