Cowboy Bowie (pro photo on pg 3)

Lin Rhea · March 11, 2012, 08:30:00 PM

This knife is inspired by the old cowboys that I've seen in the old photographes at times. They sometimes have the straight smallish bowies they carry in the front of their waist. Easy to get to and draw if their rope gets tangled. I love the simplicity.

This is just a blade right now. It's 7 1/2 inches of my damascus. The clip is razor sharp. I'll get it done as time permits.

DANA HOLMAN · March 11, 2012, 08:36:00 PM

That's nice Lin, can't wait to see it finshed

Terry Green · March 11, 2012, 08:41:00 PM

WOW!!!....that is Wicked!!!

Ray Hammond · March 11, 2012, 08:49:00 PM

Yeah Lin I really really like the balanced shapes of all your blade styles

The mark of a true artisan/ artist/craftsman

I'm really happy you are so giving of advice and technique on this forum- its priceless!

Lin Rhea · March 11, 2012, 08:51:00 PM

Terry, is that some of that teenage lingo? Thanks.

Did you see the clown in the pattern? and the bat? and the arrowhead? I think I see Cat in the Hat.

Thank you Ray. I am trying to repay the things I get here on TG. I hope it helps.

kbaknife · March 11, 2012, 08:54:00 PM

I think I see my neighbor in there!
(I truly love laddered Ws. I don't know how it gets any better.)

Steve Nuckels · March 11, 2012, 10:12:00 PM

Looks great Lin, I do see the clown and the bat! I really like the flow of that blad profile! Lin, I can't seem to get the clip on my current project sharp enough. It's hard to tell in the photo, my clip geomatry looks similar to yours.

Steve
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Potomac Forge

Lin Rhea · March 11, 2012, 10:19:00 PM

Holler at me Steve. I bet we can figure it out.

amar911 · March 12, 2012, 12:20:00 AM

Love that Damascus, Lin! Still excited about the much smaller blade you will be making for me.

Allan

Roughcountry · March 12, 2012, 08:20:00 AM

I really like that one Lin, of course cowboys used pretty practical gear.
Can't wait to see how you finish it.

Lin Rhea · March 12, 2012, 12:15:00 PM

Thanks guys.

oldpaths · March 12, 2012, 06:30:00 PM

Very nice!! you should call it "the joker" with all those smileing,frowning and angry clown faces.

75diagg · March 13, 2012, 11:47:00 PM

Great pattern....very very nice.
Dunno I think I see my ex wife in the real swirly part..LOL

2Knives · March 14, 2012, 06:13:00 AM

AMAZING!!!!

Lamey · March 14, 2012, 09:13:00 AM

pics ! pics ! pics !

Lin Rhea · March 14, 2012, 01:00:00 PM

akaboomer · March 14, 2012, 07:45:00 PM

Looking great Lin. Great profile and beautiful Damascus.
What will the fittings and handle material be?

Chris

Montauks · March 14, 2012, 07:56:00 PM

Wow! very nice...can't wait to see it finished

Trinity Outfitters · March 26, 2012, 05:05:00 PM

Lin,

Your knives are so much a work of art I'd have a hard time getting them bloody!

Lin Rhea · March 26, 2012, 08:53:00 PM

Thank you gentlemen.
Todd, you probably already know but it is completely heat treated and will be up to use when it gets an owner. I've seen some expensive knives that were users. I get a lot of pleasure from that. Thank you.

Chris, I plan on it having a cross guard, possibly damascus, with ball ends. Also matching ferrule and stag handle. Rather straight forward but that's the way the old cowboy bowies were built. I was thinking the sheath needs to be a little special so I may wait on the photography till that's done. I've been so busy I have not touched it in a couple weeks. But I will. Thanks.