W2 & CocoBola Bowie

RMLamey

RMLamey

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Just wanted to post a pic and let everyone know im still alive! Just trying to catch up on old orders, hope to be doing some new things and taking a few orders
again by January. For those that have been patiently waiting.... THANK YOU!

This one is headed to NY, blade is W2 and 9-3/4" x 1-7/8" x 5/16"+ at spine. Working finish with active "hamon", 1018 guard/ferule and CocoBola handle.

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thanks Joe, the Cocobola is from a huge board I have, here are some pics of the wood, still needs a bit more finish.
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Between the smokin' hamon and the razzle-dazzle in that wood grain, I have to agree with Joe! :thumbup:
 
thanks Will, also going to get a blued steel pin through the handle today. Way too much blade mass out there to not have a pin.
 
I think that is the prettiest Cocobolo I haev ever seen. Normally, it's not a wood that is on my radar, but that is gorgeous. So is the knife it's attached to.

Roger
 
hi Roger, funny thing is I thought this piece was rather plain until I shaped it, then it really came to life. Sometimes wood really benefits a bunch from the contouring, sometimes not. This piece was one of the more plain pieces of Cocobola that I have, its from some real old stock thats been cut near 20 years.... looking fwd. to getting into the rest of the board(s).
 
Matt, if you take any more photos, could you post one of the spine thickness/taper from guard to point?
 
Man, that's a great blade! And I for one, think cocobolo is one of the most beatiful woods out there. Great job, Matt.

Dave
 
Will, here is a spine shot, this one is stout, not much taper until you get to the clip.
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Matt, that is beautiful work, I'm really liking this one! The Cocobolo is gorgeous and the blued fittings tie it all together nicely!

First day of the bow season! I'm shooting a sweet Hill style bow this year!

Steve
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Potomac Forge
 
Steve, good luck with that longbow, im hunting with my Mohawk longbow this year. Tad, thanks! ive been holding on to some really nice wood for many years, nice to finally use some of it!
 
Good to see a Lamey back on the pages. Nice work, Matt! Great hamon and love the handle contour. Nice piece of wood, for sure. :thumbup:

Great to see more of your work.

- Joe
 
Joe ive been away trying to catch up, will be posting more pics as time allows. Hope to do some "new" stuff this winter.
 
Good to see you back Matt:) Amazing blade, and just as beautiful wood. Love that blued traditional guard.
 
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