Spirit of Steel Show Preview - let's see some knives!

This one definitely floats my boat.

Big recurve bowie from Brion Tomberlin. 10" blade of 1065, ironwood handle and steel / silicon bronze fittings:

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Roger
 
Tommy, JW ,and Brion .Great work! Look forward to you. I Have one more that I saved for last. It's a 11" backdraft damascus .
 
Kevin Jones said:
I'm from the "old school" too in that I like a pin or some type of mechanical fastener, however the truth is that the "high tect" construction adhesives used these days are stronger that the wood/metal stud or masonry block they bond.
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Not sure how to word this, but I think this is still a good reason to use pins. Even if the glue is stronger than the wood or whatever, it just means the whole scale can come off, leaving a fine coating of wood fibers stuck to the tang. Pins or other mechanical methods also help reinforce the handle material itself; not just hold it on. As an extreme example, think if you made handle scales out of balsa or styrofoam. Sure the glue may be stronger than the material, but when the material itself is so weak, it will still come right off.
 
the possum said:
Not sure how to word this, but I think this is still a good reason to use pins. Even if the glue is stronger than the wood or whatever, it just means the whole scale can come off, leaving a fine coating of wood fibers stuck to the tang. Pins or other mechanical methods also help reinforce the handle material itself; not just hold it on. As an extreme example, think if you made handle scales out of balsa or styrofoam. Sure the glue may be stronger than the material, but when the material itself is so weak, it will still come right off.
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A valid point in theory. In practice, however, I have a hard time imagining what force could be exerted on that knife in even the hardest use that would be strong enough to make the handle come off, yet not so strong as to overcome the impediment of a 3/16" pin.

Also - unless I am mistaken, the knife in question doesn't employ "scales" for handle material. Looks like one piece of walnut for me.

I generally prefer a pin as well, but I don't for a moment think that an otherwise well-made knife that doesn't employ a pin is at a meaningfully larger risk of failure.

Roger
 
I don't for a moment think that an otherwise well-made knife that doesn't employ a pin is at a meaningfully larger risk of failure.
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No, I didn't mean it that way either.

I was speaking in general; not necessarily about this knife. It would really depend on the materials as well, but we've had plenty of rough-use farm knives where the rivets kept the handle together & functional in cases where I'm sure the wood would have broken off otherwise.
 
CB,

Here is the list of those attending:

Reggie Barker
A.T. Barr
Barry Billings
Robert Blassengame
Tommy Clark Blue Ridge
Gayle Bradley
Walter Brend
Craig Camerer
Chris Carlson
Louie Chow
Jim Crowell
Jeff Davidson
Wesley Davis
Harvey Dean
Brad Duncan
Tom Durham
Rodger Echols
Claude Eddy
Alan Eldridge
Shawn Ellis
Ernie Emerson
Jerry Fisk
John Fitch
Joe Flournoy
Tony Foster
John Fullen
Tommy Gann
David Garlick
George Garner
Steve Gatlin
Jan Giles
Ronnie Goulas
Gordan Graham
Johnny Hamlet
Mike Herron
Don Hethcoat
David Hodge
Terrell Hoffman
EK Howell
Nolan Jackson
Robert Jestrup
Ruffin Johnson
Steve Johnson
Bob Jones
Jack Jones
Andrew Jordon
Ken McFall K&G Finishing
Mickey Kaehr
Linda Karst-Stone
Stewart Killam
Ray Kirk
Ken Linton
Ed Theusen Lonestar Knifemakers Supply
Bill Lyons
Eddie Martin
Loyd McConnell
Perry Miller
Tyree Montell
Sidney Moon
Don Morrow
David Mullins
Bob Neal
Chad Nichols
Clifford O'Dell
Gene Osborn
Ted Ott
Pat Patterson
Wally Pollock
Don Polzien
Rusty Preston
Chance Priest
JW Randall
Ronnie Rawls
Lee Reeves
Mo Reyna
Dennis Riley
Les Robertson
Dickie Robinson
Byron Rogers
Kenny Rowes Leather
Bill Ruple
Michael Ruth
Jim Sargent
Larry Schmidt
James Scroggs
Richard Self
Robert Shewmaker
Jerry Skelton
Bill Snow
Spyderco
Eddie Stalcup
Mark Stephens
Ron Stepp
Ed Sticker
Johnny Stout
Brion Tomberlin
Lee Toms
Leon Treiber
Jim Lemcke Tx Km Supply
TXKMA
Brad Vice
Jim Eriksen Viking Knives
Bruce Voyles
Rick Ward
John Warren
Weldon Whitley
RW Wilson
Curtis Wilson
PJ Wolfe
John Young

Brad Duncan, Bill Rupple, Johnny Stout, Ernie Emerson, Wes Davis, Lloyd McConnell are folder maker who will be there. Im sure there are a couple more on the list that I missed.

If you are coming to the show you might want to call or email them ahead of time.

WWG
 
Here is one of the knives that I will have at the show. Sorry about the bad pics. I will be having Terrill get a shot of this on at the show. The blade is 8 1/2" of my Loki's Ladder damascus. The fittings are of a high layer random Damascus and the handle material is some nice creamy colored fossil walrus ivory. the overall length on this one is 14". It balances on the index finger when it is placed next to the guard.
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I just noticed that in the pic it looks like there is a couple of cracks in the ivory, there are no cracks, it is just streaks of color in the ivory.

Here is another pic that shows the pattern better.
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VERY nice Craig - thanks for posting that one.

Here is a terrific piece that Shawn Ellis calls his Backdraft Bowie.

Specs are as follows:

  • 11" balde, 16 5/8" OAL
  • The blade is made of 1084 & 15n20. The fittings are200 nickle &1084 and coloured a mixture of blues and browns
  • The handle is made of ossic. It is attached to the buttcap with a 3/16" threaded swivel

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Man, I want this one.

Roger
 
Outstanding piece. :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
Love the damascus in the guard / fittings and blade.
Not a real fan of Ossic, but it sure works here.
Very good proportions for a large bowie. The large sweeping guard helps achieve this.
This would definitely be one to take home IMO.
 
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