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Offline lonehunter

Bowie Knife
« 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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Re: Bowie Knife
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2012, 08:46:32 PM »
Very nice :hairy
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Re: Bowie Knife
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2012, 10:07:29 PM »
Nice job Jimbo!
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Re: Bowie Knife
« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2012, 05:49:47 AM »
Very well done. Ya do some very nice fial work too.  :rt th
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Re: Bowie Knife
« Reply #4 on: May 09, 2012, 03:33:29 PM »
I like big knives and this one made me smile....good job  :)
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Re: Bowie Knife
« Reply #5 on: May 09, 2012, 07:59:33 PM »
Thanks all, Finished the sheath for it today!

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Re: Bowie Knife
« Reply #6 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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Re: Bowie Knife
« Reply #7 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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Re: Bowie Knife
« Reply #8 on: June 01, 2012, 03:48:20 PM »
Very nice work...
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Re: Bowie Knife
« Reply #9 on: June 01, 2012, 03:55:15 PM »
Nice!
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Re: Bowie Knife
« Reply #10 on: June 02, 2012, 08:45:38 AM »
Nice  job, down to the curls on the hand guard!
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