W2 Bowie with Hamon, Micarta and Leather

Bailey Knives

Bailey Knives

Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
Feedback: +147 / =0 / -0
Joined
Oct 18, 2004
Messages
3,773
I forged this for an order and like an idiot, forged the ricasso in too short. The knife for the order was supposed to be 9-10 inches long, and this blade is about 7 1/4" long. A pretty big difference, but it happens...at least to me.

So this one is forged from W2 from Don Hanson. It is ground on a rotary platen for a hybrid between a flat and a convex grind. I polished the blade to 2000 grit and clay quenched it to bring out a really nice hamon. It is razor sharp. It can cut a compound into individual elements (a little chemistry humor I have been dying to try).

The handle is black linen micarta finished to a flat black instead of a glossy one. The guard is stainless. The tang goes nearly to the end of the handle making for a nice strong knife. The handle is contoured and fits well in the hand.

The sheath is 8-9oz leather from Wickett and Craig. It is hand tooled and has a Sam Brown stud to keep it in the belt.

Dimensions
Blade - as mentioned 7 1/4" long, tip to guard.
OAL - 13"

Price - $400 shipped to US. I prefer paypal but will accept check or money order.

The first to post here "I'll take it!" gets it.





I tried hard to get good hamon shots. I did OK, but it really does look better in real life. Any perceived marks on the blade are reflections. I really have to work on my hamon photography.





 
Matt, that is great! I am very tempted. Your hidden tang handles are really coming along.
 
Wish I had the funds to mate this one up with Winnie's knife. It's beautiful, Matt.

BTW - any updates on Winnie?
 
Thanks guys. Norvtex, yes there is a bit of an update. She was seen about 4 hours away from the orphanage by someone. One of Mama Mary's sons took some of the money that was sent and left a few days ago to try to get her. I have not heard anything since.
 
Matthew: Looking real good there - and I thought I was the only one that messed up :D Love the activity in that hamon too
 
Thanks everyone. I am happy with how this turned out even if it was shorter than I had planned.
 
Doug, I can't make it to blade show. Maybe some day, but it falls right in the middle of finals week at the school where I work, and I can't see asking for time off during that week. Some day I am going to have to just bite the bullet and go.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top