The Gamblers --Vest Bowie

Fred.Rowe · Mar 10, 2006

"A nice size, Bowie, to stash under your coat when dealing cards on a river boat"

Seven inch blade of 52100 steel ,clay hardened.
Sambar stag handle Buffalo horn and w. iron butt cap and ferrule
Pine tree and rising sun inlay
Twelve inches overall. Thanks for L

king, Fred

Walking Man · Mar 10, 2006

Very nice! I like green anodized? guard? (How'd you make it green?)

mitch13 · Mar 10, 2006

Fred,

:thumbup: :thumbup:

Very smooth, dimensions look really well balanced.
Love the inlay, are you going to do the sheath to match?
Thanks for sharing.
Mitch

Fred.Rowe · Mar 11, 2006

The wrought iron fittings were given there color with a torch. The green looks more blue in your hand. It is also dealing with the odd traits of digital photography. They, almost, seem to have a mind of there own.
Fred

Hey Mitch,

Good to hear from you. The sheath is going to be a cross draw, style, laying across the waist. It will have the same theme as the knife with the inclusion of a, buff horn and wrought iron, concho or the like.
Buddy, if you have not gotten that parcel I sent you, I figure its a lost cause. The package contained a dozen of my highly prized; [Frosted Ginger Cream Cookies]. I have no doubt, they are in the belly of one of your hungry countrymen. I will do the next best thing and send you the recipe and you can make your own. Watch for e-mail, Fred

djolney · Mar 11, 2006

A beautiful knife.

My guess is that Australian customs really enjoyed the cookies. I’ve heard of them seizing sealed packs of confectionary, so I don’t like cookies chances.

Bruce Bump · Mar 12, 2006

Thats a really nice looking small bowie. Loads of details and perfect f&f.

Keith Montgomery · Mar 12, 2006

I like vest bowies. This one really looks classy.

Redsnake1997 · Mar 13, 2006

Fred, Awesome looking Bowie!!! Can you explain to me (via email if you'd like) what the cross-draw shealth is going to look like and how it functions. I've got a good idea, but need some clarity.