Two fighters- SOLD :)

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Hi folks :)


These fighters are both sold- :)


First up is a "JoeP fighter" forged from 1084 with a hand sanded finish, 416 ss guard, and a handle made from Thunderstorm Kevlar scales on a black micarta frame with 2 ss Corby bolts.

This JoeP fighter is thinner than the original 10, but I finished it out in a way to make the balance feel very similar. I heat-treated this blade a couple years ago when I first got serious about understanding differential hardening without clay. So there are some ghostly shapes in the blade that can be seen in certain light.

OAL- 12-5/8"
Blade- L- 7-5/16"
W- ~1-9/16" at widest point
T- 0.230" at ricasso

SOLD :) $850 shipped in the U.S.

[video=youtube;S2czK4bvL3g]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2czK4bvL3g[/video]

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Next up is a personal carry fighter. This is a small (as bowies go) and light weight fighter.

Blade was forged in a ladder pattern from 1084 + 15N20, guard is 416 ss with an 800X satin finish on the sides and face and mirror polished lugs. Handle is a really awesome piece of Australian Black Mulga and domed 416 ss pin...

I hesitated using this VERY RARE block of wood, because I didn't know how to finish it out--- but after a lot of experimenting and some help from my friends over at the Aussie knife forum especially Keith, I figured out what to do with it. I'm very happy I did, it is a super nice piece of wood! :)

OAL- ~12-1/2"
BLADE- L- 7-9/16"
W- 1-7/16"
T- 0.173" at the ricasso

SOLD- Thanks my friend!!!

Thanks for looking!!! :)

[video=youtube;CWkP5CSvqQA]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWkP5CSvqQA[/video]

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I couldn't get the wood to show its true colors in my little light tent, so I took the knife outside. These shots are a much better representation of the figure and color in this rare piece of wood from Australia. :)

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That kevlar one came out great Nick! I love the micarta frame.
I agree they are both lookers! :thumbup:
 
Thanks guys! :)

Probably could have come up with a better thread subject line... :foot: :)

I didn't mean to make the Kevlar one feel ugly ;) I just know there seems to be a love/hate going on with the Kevlar. I personally think it looks cool, especially with the brass wires adding some "pop" to it visually.

And I didn't want to make the damascus one feel like it couldn't work... ;) They're both heat-treated and ground to optimize their cutting ability! :)

I just figured somebody would be more likely to beat on a 1084/kevlar knife than a damascus/fancy Australian wood knife. ;) :D

Thanks for looking and taking the time to comment guys! It is much appreciated. :)
 
Nick- One day I'm gonna have the loot to swing one of your knives, and I want it to be that exact Kevlar Bowie. I've saved those pics and have stared for hours. Me likey!!
 
Well Nick, I can't resist any more - on two levels; 1) And I say this only because you seem to have a good sense of humor about it (and I have seen your work in progress videos and do appreciate the time, skill, attention to detail, and effort that goes into one of your knives), but, those sure are nice kits you assembled there! (I know, this humor is probably is getting old) 2) I can't resist not having the "JoeP Fighter" in my hands any longer - the pictures just aren't enough of a fix anymore. I will take it. PM being sent. Thank you. Mike
 
Thank you everyone for the kind words! The idea of being an inspiration to anyone really blows my mind--- :eek:

The Kevlar fighter is now sold. :)

Mike- Thank you so much for your interest in my work! I'm sorry it didn't work out on this one, but please know how much I appreciate you wanting the knife! :cool: :)
 
Thank you Nick. Someone will have a very special package to open soon, and that in itself would be fun to watch. I'm sure there will be a next time. Mike
 
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