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Title: Stag Clam shell bowie {sheath pics added}
Post by: srtben on April 04, 2014, 10:42:00 PM: I have showed some work in progress pics on this one here...
http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=110;t=004958
But I thought this knife deserved its own thread IMHO.
They are doing a bowie theme at this years OKCA show next week, so I thought I should do something nice. I was fortunate enough last year to bring home best bowie, and this will be my entry for this year.

It has a very nice piece of natural stag, with great color and texture. The fittings are blued mild steel and the spacers are copper.
OAL is 15 1/4. The blade is 9 3/4" and about .260" at the ricasso. It has a nice distal taper down to a fine point and balances right at the ricasso. The blade steel is 1075. I still need to make the sheath, hopefully I will have time next week.

Let me know what you all think. Any and all comments are welcome as always.
Thanks for looking!

(http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/OKCA2014/IMG_3838.jpg) (http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/srtben/media/OKCA2014/IMG_3838.jpg.html)

(http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/OKCA2014/IMG_3839.jpg) (http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/srtben/media/OKCA2014/IMG_3839.jpg.html)

(http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/OKCA2014/IMG_3836.jpg) (http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/srtben/media/OKCA2014/IMG_3836.jpg.html)

I just finished up the sheath this morning.
(http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/OKCA2014/IMG_3845.jpg) (http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/srtben/media/OKCA2014/IMG_3845.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Stag Clam shell bowie {sheath pics added}
Post by: Idahomike251 on April 04, 2014, 11:05:00 PM: Love it Ben. Would I be seeing you at the Oregon Show again?
Title: Re: Stag Clam shell bowie {sheath pics added}
Post by: D.Ellis on April 04, 2014, 11:27:00 PM: Looks great Ben :thumbsup:
Darcy
Title: Re: Stag Clam shell bowie {sheath pics added}
Post by: srtben on April 04, 2014, 11:59:00 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Idahomike251:
Love it Ben. Would I be seeing you at the Oregon Show again?
I'll be there Mike, can't wait!

Thanks Darcy!
Title: Re: Stag Clam shell bowie {sheath pics added}
Post by: Ric O'Shay on April 05, 2014, 08:28:00 AM: Nice Ben! Very nice indeed.
Title: Re: Stag Clam shell bowie {sheath pics added}
Post by: gudspelr on April 05, 2014, 10:04:00 AM: Great looking knife, Ben. The only thing I like better is a tad more taper in the stag. But frankly, that's all kinds of nit-picky :knothead: . Your fit/finish has gotten really great and that, coupled with good designs, makes for very "clean" knives. I enjoy very much getting to see what you come up with. And since you've gone full time, I get to see more knives more often :thumbsup: . I look forward to hearing how you do at the show. Have a great time and good luck with your Bowie entry-betting it'll make a "splash".

Jeremy
Title: Re: Stag Clam shell bowie {sheath pics added}
Post by: lone hunter on April 05, 2014, 10:35:00 AM: Thats a fine looking knife. When and where is the Ore. show? Would be great to see the knives up close.
Title: Re: Stag Clam shell bowie {sheath pics added}
Post by: srtben on April 05, 2014, 12:31:00 PM: Thanks very much guys! These "fancy" knives are not what I normally make, so they can be kind of nerve racking. :)

Here is a link to the show info. Definilty worth the drive if you can make it.

http://www.oregonknifeclub.org/okcashow.html
Title: Re: Stag Clam shell bowie {sheath pics added}
Post by: Bladepeek on April 05, 2014, 12:39:00 PM: Beautiful knife. That hamon is just beautiful.
Title: Re: Stag Clam shell bowie {sheath pics added}
Post by: Lin Rhea on April 05, 2014, 01:26:00 PM: This exceptional Ben. I really like it.
Title: Re: Stag Clam shell bowie {sheath pics added}
Post by: Steve Nuckels on April 05, 2014, 08:40:00 PM: Ben, that is a very nice knife. The size and profile is most appealing and the stag is really nice. The S guard and Hamon pulls it all together.

Nice work.

Steve
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Potomac Forge
Member, W.F. Moran Museum & Foundation
ABS AP
Title: Re: Stag Clam shell bowie {sheath pics added}
Post by: Bodork on April 05, 2014, 10:58:00 PM: Yes, exceptional!
Title: Re: Stag Clam shell bowie {sheath pics added}
Post by: Alexander13 on April 07, 2014, 08:16:00 AM: I was following your build and the end result is awesome, beautiful knife!
Title: Re: Stag Clam shell bowie {sheath pics added}
Post by: FerretWYO on April 07, 2014, 03:32:00 PM: Ben, you know how to make a knife turn heads. That's awesome man.
Title: Re: Stag Clam shell bowie {sheath pics added}
Post by: gables on April 09, 2014, 12:43:00 AM: So so nice! Great classic feel.
Title: Re: Stag Clam shell bowie {sheath pics added}
Post by: srtben on April 10, 2014, 02:27:00 PM: Thanks so much everyone for the kind comments!

I added a pic of the sheath to the first post.
Title: Re: Stag Clam shell bowie {sheath pics added}
Post by: SKITCH on April 10, 2014, 02:58:00 PM: Always great to see your work Ben. I really like the way you keep challenging yourself with different styles and ideas. I imagine that helps keep things fresh. This is a beautiful knife!
Title: Re: Stag Clam shell bowie {sheath pics added}
Post by: Track on April 11, 2014, 10:46:00 AM: Beautiful knife Ben. I really like this one.