Traditional Muzzleloading Association

Craftsmanship => Hawks and Knives => Topic started by: lonehunter on May 06, 2012, 07:56:18 PM

Title: Bowie Knife
Post by: lonehunter on May 06, 2012, 07:56:18 PM

10"X2" 0-1 Blade, Through tang peened over a Iron butt cap, Iron Guard, Lightly aged, Antler handle. 15" overall
Thanks for looking, As always comments welcome!
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Title: Re: Bowie Knife
Post by: Riley/MN on May 06, 2012, 08:46:32 PM

Very nice

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Post by: BEAVERMAN on May 06, 2012, 10:07:29 PM

Nice job Jimbo!

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Post by: Roaddog on May 07, 2012, 05:49:47 AM

Very well done. Ya do some very nice fial work too.  

Title: Re: Bowie Knife
Post by: Longhunter on May 09, 2012, 03:33:29 PM

I like big knives and this one made me smile....good job  

Title: Re: Bowie Knife
Post by: lonehunter on May 09, 2012, 07:59:33 PM

Thanks all, Finished the sheath for it today!
(http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt224/lonehunterphoto/100_2719.jpg)
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Title: Re: Bowie Knife
Post by: rickevans on May 10, 2012, 07:45:30 AM

Very nice. Are the guard and cap wrought iron? Did you etch them at all? Really great classic design. Nicely done sir.

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Post by: lonehunter on May 10, 2012, 11:13:34 AM

Thank you Rick!
The cap and guard are mild steel (cold rolled) and were aged lightly with the cold blue and bleach method.

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Post by: sse on June 01, 2012, 03:48:20 PM

Very nice work...

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Post by: Rev on June 01, 2012, 03:55:15 PM

Nice!

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Post by: greyhunter on June 02, 2012, 08:45:38 AM

Nice  job, down to the curls on the hand guard!