spear point bowie

[DEllis]

Here're a couple pics of a spear point bowie I made for my eldest son's 13th birthday. He's packing it right now and can't wait to chop a tree down with it..........only for the sake of science of course
Specs,
-Forged 5160, 1/4 inch thick, 1 1/2 inch wide, 9 3/4 inches long from tip to guard. Etched finish.
-Dyed elk antler handle.......it was all washed out and grey so I colored it and then polished it down a bit........hard to tell from the pics, but it has a bit of a bark fossil ivory look to it.
-Fluted nickle silver spacer......blued in the flutes. Peined NS pin.
-Textured mild steel cap, guard and nut.
-Tooled leather sheath.
As always comments and criticism welcome.
Darcy

 

[Maqua]

That's real nice! Especially for a 13 y.o.!!

 

[Steve Nuckels]

I really like it!

I have one on the bench myself!

Steve
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Potomac Forge

 

[DEllis]

Thanks guys.
Darcy

 

[Storm Crow]

That is an awesome present.

 

[DEllis]

Thanks Storm Crow, I figgure age 13 is a milestone on the road to manhood.......so a man sized knife seemed appropriate.
Darcy

 

[Bigfattyt]

I would be proud to carry that!

Great total package. Care to share what you used to dye the elk? I have 1/2 of a huge shed in my garage drying, and will eventually start using it as handle material.

 

[DEllis]

I would be proud to carry that!

Great total package. Care to share what you used to dye the elk? I have 1/2 of a huge shed in my garage drying, and will eventually start using it as handle material.

Thanks for the kind words.
To dye it I just used Fiebings leather dye..... medium brown. Can buy it at Tandy Leather.
Darcy

 

[Mike Quesenberry]

Great looking knife. The patina and the texturing go together well. Great job and tell your son, have fun chopping down that tree

 

[J.Manuel]

Well done -

 

[DEllis]

Thanks guys, very much appreciated.
Darcy

 

[The Amazing Virginian]

Dave, you have skillz. Good job!