W2 Bocote Recurve Harpoon Grind. Nice hamon, Leather sheath

[Bailey Knives]

I contacted Mr. Markman and asked to try to replicate his handle shape. I don't think I quite nailed it, but this handle feels great anyways.
The blade is forged W2 from Aldo. It was clay coated to provide a hamon.

The handle is bocote, and I used a bit of a hemp wrap to provide more grip, and because I kind of like how it feels. The hemp is epoxy soaked and is very durable. The handle is held in place with peened pins and G-flex epoxy.

The sheath is hand tooled leather from Wickett and Craig. The knife fits nicely and draws easily.

Dimensions
Blade - 4 3/8" tip to handle
OAL - 9"


Price - $235 shipped to US. I prefer paypal, but will accept check or money order.
The first to post here "I'll take it!" gets it.

 

[R.Carpenter]

Beautiful knife Matt:thumbup:

 

[bacustomknives]

Way to cool Matt!! :thumbup:

 

[c219460]

Truly incredible!

 

[Idlewild]

Very nice...contoured handle, blade profile and sheath!!

 

[Chris Larrikin]

That's really nice Matt. I like the hemp wrap too - it offsets the otherwise very clean lines and adds some unique visual interest.

 

[Leethal Cutlery]

Nice touch with the wrap Matt. I like it.

 

[lonniels]

I can't believe how nice your knives are

 

[Bailey Knives]

thanks everyone. I really like this one. I was debating taking it to my next knife show but thought I would offer it up here first.

 

[BallewBlade]

Love your style.

 

[kdebjr]

I am really surprised this is not taken yet! Thats good for me....."I'll take it"

Matt, I love your knives, that's why this one will make number 4 for me.

 

[Bailey Knives]

Kdebjr. Thanks, it is yours. I hope you like it, it is one of my favorites that I have made recently. I will get it ready to go.
Thanks again.

 

[erik markman]

Looking good, Matthew!

 

[kdebjr]

Matt, got it today. Wow, it's ever better than the pictures reflect. Very sharp.

Thanks again.

ken