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Main Boards => Hunting Knives and Crafters => Topic started by: Lamey on November 14, 2009, 12:06:00 PM
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Finished 3 Bowies this week, this one being the last. Nothing elaborate, my basic 10 x 2 Cutting Bowie Blade, with a slightly different handle (for me), kind of my version of Fisks "Rojo" handle.
Forged from a BIG 3/8" truck spring (from Uncle Al years ago), blade is 5160 differentially heat treated, convex edge sharp clip. Handle was going to be Curly Maple, but as I was grinding the maple I found an area of grey "spalt" within the core, so had to knock that handle off and use this Claro Walnut from Dan Toelke.
Still have a bit of finsih work to do on it, been cutting before these pics were taken, handle will need a few more coats over the weekend.
any how, just a few pics-
(http://lameycustomknives.com/Site/Bowies%20&%20Fighters_files/100_4026.jpg)
(http://lameycustomknives.com/Site/Bowies%20&%20Fighters_files/100_4034.jpg)
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Stunning! Wowzer!
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I'm diggin' that one too, Matt.
When you're in the mood to knock some of my 1" stuff down, give me a jingle.
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:bigsmyl: :notworthy: your teasing me with these big knifes aren't ya? My wife hid the check book, the savings book and our penny jar after she caught me emailing you a while back. That is a beauty! Trade her sister for it??
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HI Karl, is your 1" round or square bar? I like 5160 but like working it from either 3/8" or bigger bars like what you have, long story.
Vic, no need to trade your wifes sister, just come up with a cool bow I may be interested in!
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Square, Matt. Made in '84.
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Matt, that is too cool for school! (literaly)
Hmm, a cool bow!!!!
Steve
ABS Apprentice
Potomac Forge
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