W.I.P -Thunder Bowie

[LucasPeres]

Hello friends of the blade forum, today I'm starting a new creation, I'd like you to join me on this long journey.
This is an initial sketch, I can change the proportions of the handle, but I'll decide soon.

It will be a bowie in 52100 steel, everything else in stainless steel, the handle will be in African Blackwood handle.



I hope you all like it, see you soon.

A short video showing the forging of the blade.

 

[Peter James]

Looking forward to this one!
I'm curious, how close do you find your knives come out to the original 3d models? Are they an absolute reference or more of a way to envision the knife before it's finished?

 

[LucasPeres]

Looking forward to this one!
I'm curious, how close do you find your knives come out to the original 3d models? Are they an absolute reference or more of a way to envision the knife before it's finished?

Design precision is essential to my creations. I use 3D to accurately define measurements and proportions.
However, the tactile experience during the modeling of the handle leads me to make subtle adjustments.
This combination of technique and intuition ensures that each knife is unique, with ergonomics and beauty in perfect harmony.

Answering your question, I think both options are valid

 

[Peter James]

Design precision is essential to my creations. I use 3D to accurately define measurements and proportions.
However, the tactile experience during the modeling of the handle leads me to make subtle adjustments.
This combination of technique and intuition ensures that each knife is unique, with ergonomics and beauty in perfect harmony.

Answering your question, I think both options are valid

That's really cool!
Getting more precise is something I'm trying to improve on with my knives, and your work is definitely an inspiration.

 

[LucasPeres]

That's really cool!
Getting more precise is something I'm trying to improve on with my knives, and your work is definitely an inspiration.

Thanks, I'm glad to hear that. I hope this W.i.p helps in some way

 

[jfk1110]

Going to enjoy this!!!!!

 

[Lorien]

WiPs are one of the things that make this place great

 

[jfk1110]

WiPs are one of the things that make this place great

ABSO-FREAKIN-LUTELY.......

 

[LucasPeres]

Hello friends.
I have some updates to share. I apologize for the delay in sharing, I'm working on this project and another hunting knife at the same time.
I'll be sure to share more details and progress with you as soon as possible. I hope you enjoy what's to come!


After forging, I start aligning all the pieces.

After all heat treatments, I begin the final grinding.

 

[LucasPeres]

90°

 

[jfk1110]

90°

EXCELLENT WORK...... Thanks for taking us along....... Enjoying this thread very much...

 

[RIPITUP]

did you finish it and if so what does it look like and is it going to be for sale?

 

[LucasPeres]

did you finish it and if so what does it look like and is it going to be for sale?

Hello Sir.
I am working on two custom hunting knives for a client. I will resume work this week and update the progress images. Yes, they will be available for sale here on BF's .

 

[LucasPeres]

Hello people, new updates for you

Start guard

 

[LucasPeres]

Start Stainless frame

 

[LucasPeres]

New Toy

 

[jfk1110]

Your time spent just.for us behind the camera is MOST APPRECIATED.......

A pleasure to watch you do a project.....

Again, thanks for sharing.....

 

[LucasPeres]

Your time spent just.for us behind the camera is MOST APPRECIATED.......

A pleasure to watch you do a project.....

Again, thanks for sharing.....

I'm so glad to hear that! It's very gratifying to know my time and effort are valued.
Thank you very much

 

[LucasPeres]

Hello everyone! We have some updates for you! I believe this is our last update on the process.
In the next post, I will finally share the final result with videos!
I hope you enjoyed following each step. If you have any questions, just ask!

 

[LucasPeres]

african ebony