W-2/Macassar Cutting Bowie

RMLamey

RMLamey

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Just finished another that has been on the bench for way too long. Forged from W-2 round bar, Macassar Ebony handle (still have to put a few coats of wax on the wood), SS guard. Blade is 10-1/4" long x 2-1/4" wide, overall length is 16". Has a nice long handle to drop back and really get some speed/power in your cut.

.260 thick at ricasso with alot of distill taper, handles light & lively with enough width and weight up forward to still cut like it should.

Any how, here are a few pics,
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That is awesome, I dont have one of your pieces yet. But that one I really like great job:thumbup:
 
i read massacre cutting bowie... very impressive, even as macassar cutting bowie!

best regards,
hans
 
Looks like it could just wail though some bamboo...
or whatever else one might be cutting. :cool:
Great work,Matt. :thumbup:

Doug
 
Beautiful bowie.

Do you have a close-up of the texture on the guard? I think I'm seeing something that looks really interesting. :thumbup:
 
thanks all,... I knew something was up with my use of distill vs. distal, im not sure i want to change my incorrect usage of the word though... I kinda like the thoughts that "distill" conjures up :D

as far as the front of the guard, it is stippled, but i dont know if i can get a close up shot. My camera doesnt do well at anything less than 1 foot away, no "macro" setting on the Wal-Mart special im using.

this one will be headed out to Paul Long with 2 others this afternoon or Monday.
 
Matt another great piece . Post pics when it comes back from Paul. You are really nailing it!!!!!!!!!
 
Spectacular work Matt :thumbup:

How I hope to get one of your work one of this day ;)
 
You've got that W2 workin', Matt! Looks great. Light & lively sounds perfect. You've been putting them out like hotcakes. Look forward to receiving mine soon.

- Joe
 
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