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Title: Fancy Small Working Bowie
Post by: Kevin Evans on April 28, 2013, 02:44:00 PM
Guys this is one I made for myself,to use.
I am getting much more comfortable with the "Hammon process".
Had a friend test hardness with Rothwell tester it came out at 58,wish it was a little harder ,but it will do. LOL

W-2 steel
7" blade and 12" Overall
Mild steel fittings and silicon bronze spacer
Desert Ironwood handle
Sharpened top clip    :scared:  
This thing is wicked  (http://i.imgur.com/ylbJ4VA.jpg)  (http://i.imgur.com/qNnog4f.jpg)(//)(http://i.imgur.com/aPwYc9E.jpg)  (http://i.imgur.com/aPwYc9E.jpg)
Thanks for Looking ,Comments welcome
Title: Re: Fancy Small Working Bowie
Post by: petalumapete on April 28, 2013, 02:48:00 PM
Darn good looking knife
Title: Re: Fancy Small Working Bowie
Post by: GWV on April 28, 2013, 03:30:00 PM
That one is nice!
Title: Re: Fancy Small Working Bowie
Post by: D.Ellis on April 28, 2013, 03:33:00 PM
Very pretty. Never worked with W-2.......but 58hrc seems like a good place to be for an all purpose blade.

Darcy  :)
Title: Re: Fancy Small Working Bowie
Post by: gables on April 28, 2013, 03:54:00 PM
That's a beauty. Great job.
Title: Re: Fancy Small Working Bowie
Post by: mater on April 28, 2013, 04:08:00 PM
I know the blade is the highlight but, that handle wood is sweet.
Title: Re: Fancy Small Working Bowie
Post by: South MS Bowhunter on April 28, 2013, 04:22:00 PM
I like!
Title: Re: Fancy Small Working Bowie
Post by: akaboomer on April 28, 2013, 08:46:00 PM
Very nice Kevin. I like the lines on this knife. What was the draw back temp? As you know I have been testing a bunch with W2. So I like to find out what is working for other guys. The heat treat is more complex with W2 but the end result when it all comes together is very nice.

Chris
Title: Re: Fancy Small Working Bowie
Post by: Kevin Evans on April 28, 2013, 09:28:00 PM
Thanks Gent's.

Chris 400, two 1hr. segments
Title: Re: Fancy Small Working Bowie
Post by: Steve Nuckels on April 28, 2013, 09:34:00 PM
Kevin, that's a beauty!  Glad your keeping it.  I like the guard shape. The Hamon is very attractive too.

Steve
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Potomac Forge
W.F. Moran Jr. Museum & Foundation
Title: Re: Fancy Small Working Bowie
Post by: akaboomer on April 28, 2013, 10:06:00 PM
I haven't had any tested yet. I suppose thats the next step I should take. Thanks for sharing the knife and the info. I will get one tested and share what I am getting.

Chris
Title: Re: Fancy Small Working Bowie
Post by: Bodork on April 28, 2013, 10:11:00 PM
Wicked is an understatement! That knife is perfect!!
Title: Re: Fancy Small Working Bowie
Post by: akaboomer on April 28, 2013, 11:22:00 PM
I haven't had any tested yet. I suppose thats the next step I should take. Thanks for sharing the knife and the info. I will get one tested and share what I am getting.

Chris