Spear Point Bowies/Fighters

[ddd]

Here is Edmund Davidson's 15 1/2" Spear Point Camp knife,
made in 2000.....

David Darom (ddd)

 

[ddd]

Here are three spear point Contemporary San Francisco Knives made
by the legendary Buster Warenski. The knives are from the Phil Lobred
collection as displayed in my book "The Great Collections" published
in June 2007.

David Darom (ddd)

 

[ddd]

Three daggers all with stainless steel hilts and sambar stag handles.
From the collection of Dave Ellis as displayed in "The Great Collections".
David Darom (ddd)

 

[Starkman1]

Jerry's explanation above adds much validity to the mindset that custom knives are not just designed to be "pretty". Much thought in regard to function and performance go into all components to ensure the piece is more than just a pretty "art object" to hang on a wall.

Kevin, I agree. I was visiting with Lin (Rhea) earlier in the week and was discussing knife designs and had never heard of a San Francisco style knife before Lin mentioned it. These guys know knife design and history. I think the general public seems to forget that some these guys are indeed experts.

Personally, knowledge of the design and construction of the knife leads to a better appreciation of the knife, and the maker.

Lin, I do see what you mean about the centerline and the handle.

Nice photos guys....I'm getting some ideas.

Thanks,
Bob

 

[jdm61]

Here are three spear point Contemporary San Francisco Knives made
by the legendary Buster Warenski. The knives are from the Phil Lobred
collection as displayed in my book "The Great Collections" published
in June 2007.

David Darom (ddd)

Reading through this thread made me think that the San Francisco makers of the mid 1800's pretty much set the standard for the spear point design and here we have modern evidence of that:thumbup:

 

[Dino in Reno]

Here is a link to a nice spear point, and a big one too:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5211648#post5211648

Dino in Reno

 

[Bruce Evans]

Here is one I did for my JS Judging.

Bruce

 

[Bruce Evans]

If you like the California knives you need to check out this site.

http://www.sanfranciscoknives.com/

Bruce

 

[RogerP]

Nice one Bruce.

Roger

 

[Bruce Evans]

Thanks Roger. I love spear points,and any of the California knives..Here is another....

Bruce

 

[Bruce Evans]

Did someone say Coffin handle...

And a Working knife version of the above knife:

Thanks for looking,
Bruce

 

[raylaconico]

Here's one I finished a couple of days ago. 10 1/8", 5160 blade, cocobolo handle...

 

[the possum]

I was curious as to why such a good blade design is seldom used? I'd like to see some photos, or hear any input to advantages/disadvantages of the spear point blade.

I'd think the performance characteristics would depend largely on too many details to make sweeping statements about a blade profile shape.

I still like the looks of the "Rio Grande Camp Knife" type spearpoints, but am less enamored with using them now. I have a (full sized) bowie with such a blade, and didn't like the way it penetrated in thrusts. Actually, more like the way it didn't penetrate, despite having a sharpened false edge. Just too blunt for my tastes. I don't have a picture of that one, but in style it's pretty similar to the bottom one in this old picture, except perhaps just slightly more obtuse: