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My first real attempt at a bowie

Postby JayJay » Sat Mar 06, 2010 12:20 pm

Now no laughing. This is my first proper bowie. I wanted to try to make a traditional style knife but wanted a nice slim shape. So here it is. Made it from 4mm thick carbon tool steel and then gave it a high polish finish. Made the handle from a piece of mahogany I had laying around. The overall length is 13.5 inches. The blade is 8.5 inches. Blade depth slightly under 1.5 inches. Hand cut and shaped oval guard. Anyway let me know what you think.

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Jay :shock:
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Re: My first real attempt at a bowie

Postby Denim » Sat Mar 06, 2010 12:29 pm

Looks a good first try to me. I like that slim coffin style handle. What have you got in mind for a sheath Jay?
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Re: My first real attempt at a bowie

Postby Stabber » Sat Mar 06, 2010 2:00 pm

Very nice work Jay Jay! ;)
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Re: My first real attempt at a bowie

Postby Scarab » Sat Mar 06, 2010 11:15 pm

Wow thats a really nice knife. Would also love to see what you're going to do with the sheath.

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Re: My first real attempt at a bowie

Postby JayJay » Sat Mar 06, 2010 11:40 pm

IT turned out OK. Not sure what to do for the sheath. All suggestions welcome? :?
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Re: My first real attempt at a bowie

Postby IceMan » Wed Mar 10, 2010 10:45 am

I'd keep it pretty plain myself. Maybe make it look a bit vintage. Just my cents worth.
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