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Title: Bowie for the Russell Show
Post by: Lin Rhea on August 13, 2008, 05:36:00 AM

This blade pattern is one I have been making in a shorter version for a while, but have not had much success stretching it out and making it look right. This one turned out about the way I wanted. I have it down on paper now.

The blade is 10 inches of 5160 ( basic spring steel), the handle is Desert Ironwood, and the fittings are Stainless, Bronze, and Nickle Silver. The photo is different views of the same knife. Lin


  (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3224/2759584636_dd368aee07.jpg)

Title: Re: Bowie for the Russell Show
Post by: robtattoo on August 13, 2008, 05:46:00 AM

:eek:      :eek:  

Flawless. The (is it flame?) engraving at the back of the bolster & the flower pommel are exquisite! The wood is just mesmerising.

Title: Re: Bowie for the Russell Show
Post by: Lin Rhea on August 13, 2008, 06:03:00 AM

Rob,
     Thanks. The filework is sort of a vine pattern, but more than one has seen flames in it. I forged a blade Thursday morning meant for this knife, but it cracked in the quench. Ouch!
    I forged this one Friday morning and all went well. I've made several smaller knives along the way this past weekend, but this knife was my main project.
     Yes, the wood is beautiful. I cant take credit for that. The Grand Maker of all things beautiful did that. Lin

Title: Re: Bowie for the Russell Show
Post by: 4runr on August 13, 2008, 06:25:00 AM

Absolutely outstanding!

Title: Re: Bowie for the Russell Show
Post by: skullworks on August 13, 2008, 07:23:00 AM

Awesome job Lin! You also have some great knives in the Knives 2008 book! Super job as always!

Title: Re: Bowie for the Russell Show
Post by: Brad Singley on August 13, 2008, 08:22:00 AM

Awesome work, Lin!  I love desert ironwood and that blade style,  it is a hard one to pull off. great job!

Title: Re: Bowie for the Russell Show
Post by: Kevin Evans on August 13, 2008, 09:40:00 AM

Beautiful work Lin!!!!  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Bowie for the Russell Show
Post by: theunluckyhunter on August 13, 2008, 10:03:00 AM

oh my gawd...........................that thing is beautiful lin!

Title: Re: Bowie for the Russell Show
Post by: Ray Hammond on August 13, 2008, 11:29:00 AM

wonderful work, Lin. Wish I could attend to hold that puppy in my hands.

Title: Re: Bowie for the Russell Show
Post by: kbaknife on August 13, 2008, 06:25:00 PM

I need to come down to Arkansas for some knife makin' lessons....

Title: Re: Bowie for the Russell Show
Post by: theunluckyhunter on August 13, 2008, 07:21:00 PM

it's only a 14 hour drive for me  :goldtooth:

Title: Re: Bowie for the Russell Show
Post by: kbaknife on August 13, 2008, 08:31:00 PM

Only 9 1/2 for me!
Here I come, Lin!
Just kidding.

Title: Re: Bowie for the Russell Show
Post by: Straitshot on August 13, 2008, 09:15:00 PM

Lin,absolutely incredible!! Some of the prettiest wood grain I have seen. Tremendous talent! My kind of knife. I would like to watch you work.

Louis

Title: Re: Bowie for the Russell Show
Post by: OconeeDan on August 14, 2008, 05:50:00 AM

Lin, that is very classy!
Dan

Title: Re: Bowie for the Russell Show
Post by: Lin Rhea on August 14, 2008, 06:13:00 AM

Thanks very much.   :)  I wish all of you could be in Rogers, Arkansas this weekend. It should be a good show. I appreciate the opportunity to go.
                                    Lin

Title: Re: Bowie for the Russell Show
Post by: Steve Nuckels on August 14, 2008, 07:35:00 PM

Man O Man, I like that!

Title: Re: Bowie for the Russell Show
Post by: Steve Nuckels on August 14, 2008, 07:42:00 PM

Lin, I have a question, you said "the blade cracked during the quench"!

Can you salvage that blade?  Reforge or rework it? or is it done for!

Steve

Title: Re: Bowie for the Russell Show
Post by: Lin Rhea on August 15, 2008, 09:10:00 AM

It's done for. Right in the sweet spot. Lin

Title: Re: Bowie for the Russell Show
Post by: cdworks on August 15, 2008, 09:50:00 AM

nice knife! I hope it does well! its the best looking knife i have seen!

Title: Re: Bowie for the Russell Show
Post by: Jon Christensen on August 15, 2008, 01:43:00 PM

Lin,
Beautiful piece. Love the little touches you did to it. Great work!!!!!

Jon

Title: Re: Bowie for the Russell Show
Post by: theunluckyhunter on August 22, 2008, 06:55:00 PM

ttt, dear god you do some nice work lin.

Title: Re: Bowie for the Russell Show
Post by: Lin Rhea on August 22, 2008, 07:18:00 PM

Thanks. I hated to let it go, but it has a nice home in Tennessee now. Lin

Title: Re: Bowie for the Russell Show
Post by: JEFF B on August 22, 2008, 09:05:00 PM

wow!!! thats all i can say  :notworthy:    :notworthy:  you are a master in your field of work.