Belt Bowie

[Lin Rhea]

I have had this small Bowie forged and heat treated for a few weeks now but needed to get something done during the rain and snow. This is just the blade part way through the finishing process. I have the edge tested and the profile hand sanded. I now have to hand sand the blade flats after which I will go over the whole blade with a finer grit, then start the guard and handle. This blade is 6 1/2 inches long and is 5160 steel.
 

[gudspelr]

I like the looks of this one. The somewhat shorter versions are a nice variation to me on the longer ones so often made. I look forward to seeing what you have in mind for the guard and handle.

Jeremy

[srtben]

Looking good so far Lin!

[Lin Rhea]

As you may know Jeremy, I have made some rather large knives in the past few months and wanted to make something smaller. While they require just as close tolerance, they are easier just because there is less of them. I'll get it all cleaned up before starting the guard and handle. It'll be a good cutter.

[KSCATTRAPR]

Can't wait to see the end product.

[Lin Rhea]

Thanks guys. This picture sure shows the stain from the logo etch. But that will be gone soon.  

[kbaknife]

Very nice, Lin.
I'm building one almost the same length, with a bit of recurve.
I'll get some pictures along the way and post them up as well.

[gudspelr]

Karl, that sounds like a nice one.

Lin, I'll bet the smaller amount of real estate is a lot nicer to deal with    .


Jeremy

[Bill Kissner]

Another dandy in the making Lin!

[Ric O'Shay]

I'm already lusting after this one.....

[Track]

Looking forward to see what you do with this one Lin.

[Ric O'Shay]

Hi Lin,

Any progress to report on this one?

Danny

[Lin Rhea]

I will soon Rick. I have baby showers and wedding showers and cant seem to get anything done. I will though, very soon. Thanks

[Lin Rhea]

I got the blade sanded this morning.

[gudspelr]

Oh,boy does that look nice... You sure know how to put a nice finish on a blade, Lin.  Do you mind sharing what grit that is? And out of curiosity, do you wet sand? I've gone to using the Rhinowet paper and have tried with a bit of windex as I go.


Jeremy

[Lin Rhea]

Jeremy, I sand dry most of the time with shop roll. I took this to 320 but made sure that all other scratches are out. Always be careful to sand straight toward the end of your final grit size using a semi soft backing stick. Mine is leather faced.

I forged the fittings and have them annealing now.
 

They have since been heated and curved into a slight "S" shape.

[Lin Rhea]

[Ric O'Shay]

My-O-My.......   :D

[Lin Rhea]

I was planning on ironwood but have a nice piece of mahogany stag that would look good on it too. I better decide soon.    
 

[2treks]

I love your stag handles but that ironwood is looking fantastic.