W2 & Walnut "Standard" Bowie

RMLamey

RMLamey

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“Standard” Bowie, forged from W2 round bar, the blade measures 9” x 1-3/4” wide x 5/16” thick. Convex edge, sharp clip, double quinch and triple temper heat treat. Differntially hardened using clay, with very active and visible hamon. Overall length is 14”, with a Black Walnut handle that I made to be “concealable”, tried to make the handle as trim as possible and yet still appropriately support the 9” blade, wanted a Bowie that packs alot of punch but that can be carried without great effort for extended periods of time.

Ive cut with it a bit around the shop, and the goal of having that compact yet “big” cutting Bowie was met in this one with ease.


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excuse me, I must go and change my shorts.
 
I find nothing standard about this knife. Great job!
 
I agree, nothing "Standard" about that knife! It actually looks surreal! That Hamon is very interesting! Great knife!

Steve
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Potomac Forge
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ABS Apprentice
 
Matt great looking knife

Packed with performance

Love that it has a convex edge
 
Matt, how would you conceal it? Stud-type sheath, or something with a loop? I love the idea of a big blade, carefully concealed - but the biggest I've managed was a very thin 8.5" double ground piece. Nothing as classic as yours (which I love, btw).
 
Do want! Wish I had $600. Have to refrain from using the card this time
 
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thanks all, Matthew- concealing Bowies is not that hard, especially if your used to carrying a 1911, glock etc. For the most part the blade tucks in nicely behind your belt and pants, while the stud catches the edge of your belt. I have some 3/4" dia. studs that I am using now that work much better than the standard "Sam Brown" type, these 3/4" really catch your belt well.

Any now, in carrying my last big Bowie (10 x 2 blade, 5+ handle), I realized that it wasnt the blade that ever became an issue of printing or getting in the way it was more the handle (as the blade was always tucked away). The goal for this one was to make the handle streamlined for carry, but still secure and appropriate for the 9" blade.

Carrying a big knife seems a bit much, until you get used to it, and that happens quickly. Kinda reminds me of the first time I carried my 1911 concealed, it felt real awkward the first day or so, then I felt naked without it!
 
RMLamey said:
Carrying a big knife seems a bit much, until you get used to it, and that happens quickly.
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I agree.

We need to talk about these studs you speak of!

Again, nice knife! I'm always drawn to your work.
 
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