W2 and Koa Bowie

i4Marc

i4Marc

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Hey folks, just finished this one. It has taken forever. I kept getting interrupted by work, life, other orders, etc. This is a well balanced knife. It's very quick and nimble in the hand. The false edge is just as sharp as the edge. Let me know what you think.

Blade Steel: Aldo's W2, finished to 1500X
Blade Length: 12" to the guard, 11.5" edge
Guard: 416SS with black G10 and copper spacers
Handle: Stabilized Koa with copper pin
OAL: 17 & 7/8"
Sheath: Hand stitched leather


A few vids:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BHNgoo5jSSd/?taken-by=aldrich_knife
https://www.instagram.com/p/BHQ_j99jsWL/?taken-by=aldrich_knife
https://www.instagram.com/p/BQy3hfZDvKS/?taken-by=aldrich_knife

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That is a magnificent knife!! You have a beautiful piece of Koa on there.
 
Beautiful!

The Koa is special, the copper accents and sheath make this package so nice!

Steve
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Member, W.F. Moran Jr. Foundation
ABS AP
 
WOW! really impressive! I love it! I'm really particularly jealous of that sheath... Clean is a great theme here
 
Marc, the hardest thing to do that I can see here, is the seamless finish of the plunge with the hand sanding.
I believe that took some patience.
well done, again
 
That is a gorgeous knife and sheath, you did an absolutely fantastic job.
 
Marc, this is hands down your best work yet. Everything comes together perfectly here. From the materials to the handle shape, the blade shape, the curves and lines and the clip......everything. It all flows together seamlessly. Excellent work.
 
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