Z-Tuff Bowie project

[ShannonSteelLabs]

I am currently working on this knife for a client. It is at Peters HT right now.

Specs:
-9.75 inches blade
-4.75 inch handle
-0.240/0.250 thick. (Milled down from 0.400 via local machinist)
-4.5 inch wide guards, integral.
-Full convex grind.
-Ground for a sharpened clip. Will be sharpened after heat treating.

-weight forward for chopping. But comfortable for camp tasks.

-Z-Tuff PM tool steel.
-will be best treated to 59/60HRC with low temper At PHT for toughness and edge holding.

Will have white G10 handles, and stainless pins.

 

[JupiterPaladin]

Looks like another sweet blade!

 

[greatscoot]

Looks like a real beast.

 

[ShannonSteelLabs]

Thanks guys!

 

[gsx-rboy750]

So you have progress pics?

 

[ShannonSteelLabs]

So you have progress pics?

yes sir. im working on it this week

 

[ShannonSteelLabs]

Here she is all finished up!
Needs minor adjustments on the handle and a sheath. Then it's done. But the changes wont be seen most likely.

Had to change the edge angle to 25 DPS which is steeper than I would like but the geometry created with the thin edge actually cuts excellent.

Cuts free hanging rope with 0 effort. And blasts through 2x4s.

 

[gsx-rboy750]

Curious what RC? Low temper? Looking sweet.

 

[ShannonSteelLabs]

Curious what RC? Low temper? Looking sweet.

Came back at 60-61HRC with the low temper.