This one just screamed brute when I drew it up, so I nicknamed it the "Sasquatch" bowie.
My original plan was to use some nice Ironwood on it, but I couldn't find any I liked, so I went with some old dry Ebony from mark at Burls source.
It has some really nice subtle figure that really pops with the 2500 grit finish. The handle is quite polished, even though it looks a bit flat in the picture.
The Blade is some of Ado's 1075, that I clay coated and polished for a very active hamon.
Oal is 13 3/4" with about an 8" blade.
Here are a few Wip pics that I snapped as I was making it. finished pics to follow.
It is the top one in this pic
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Here the tang is tapered and flattened
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Clay coated and ready for hardening
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Here it is hardened, hand rubbed to 1000 grit and my makers mark etched.
(http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/Sasquatch%20Bowie/2small.jpg)
After the etching process its time for polishing.
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This is where the magic really happens
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The handle glued on and roughed out.
(http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/Sasquatch%20Bowie/7small.jpg)
The handle is finished at this point, so I mummify it so its protected when go to sharpen the blade.
(http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/Sasquatch%20Bowie/1small.jpg)
Here are the finished pics
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(http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/Sasquatch%20Bowie/8small.jpg)
(http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/Sasquatch%20Bowie/5small.jpg)
Like I said some where else, you are really talented!! Beautiful knife!
Nicely done Ben. :thumbsup:
Another jaw dropper! That is pure beauty!
Nice! Nice! Nice! And the other WIPs look very interesting as well!
Ben, You make wonderful knives. Thanks for sharing with us. Mike O.
Very nice!
Great work. Really like the lines of the blade.
Very nice Ben, I really like the profile
That is really nice!
Ben, that's a really fine looking knife. I admire your attention to detail.
I saw this on another forum and really like this one Ben. It's deceptively simple. It has some nice shape and flow.
I saw it on another forum as well, but props are due here too! I like it all, esp. the temper line!
The blade profile reminds me of an early Moran style!
Steve
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Potomac Forge
W.F. Moran Jr. Museum & Foundation
Beautiful knife. Dont forget to clean behind your fingernails lol.
Thanks for all of the kind words guys, I really appreciate it!
There's a lot to like with that one.
Nice lines buddy :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
I Want it LOL
I decided to try something new (for me) on the sheath for this one. I went with a Paul Long style baldric sheath system. This is my first try doing any kind of harness or strap work. It is all hand stitched and I am pretty pleased with how it came out. I carries like dream, and is very comfortable. Here are some pics, let me know what you think.
(http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/IMG_2890.jpg)
(http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/IMG_2891.jpg)
(http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/IMG_2887.jpg)
(http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/IMG_2888.jpg)
Beautiful knife and case! Awesome work man! Really love the shape, beautiful lines.
That is exactly what I envisioned for this knife. This is my favorite knife and sheath combo that you have done!
Ben, thats very nice.
Really nice Ben. :thumbsup: