After acquiring some vintage books about Bowie knives....I am now left with a serious problem!!
I think I fell in love with these huge blades...lol
Not being able to acquire high dollar antique Bowies and not willing to buy Pakistani junk....I just try to produce some on my own....using USA and English made blade blanks...wish me luck!
Bowie knife problem!!!
Bowie knife problem!!!
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Re: Bowie knife problem!!!
Looks like a fun project, and one you can be proud of when you’re done.
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Lookin' good so far. Will be interested to see what else you make!
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Adaptable and (usually) affable knife enthusiast, unsure of his knife collecting destination but enjoying the journey
Case taste, Rough Ryder budget
Adaptable and (usually) affable knife enthusiast, unsure of his knife collecting destination but enjoying the journey
Case taste, Rough Ryder budget
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Looks good so far! Looking forward to seeing more.
My dad started to make a Bowie knife in the 70’s from a leaf spring. Its still hanging on a nail in the cellar, unfinished. Lol.
My dad started to make a Bowie knife in the 70’s from a leaf spring. Its still hanging on a nail in the cellar, unfinished. Lol.
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1967redrider
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Interested in seeing how it/they turn out. 
Pocket, fixed, machete, axe, it's all good!
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
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So am I.
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Adaptable and (usually) affable knife enthusiast, unsure of his knife collecting destination but enjoying the journey
Case taste, Rough Ryder budget
Adaptable and (usually) affable knife enthusiast, unsure of his knife collecting destination but enjoying the journey
Case taste, Rough Ryder budget
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Looking great. Love the file work, the handle material, the fit and finish. Well done, that is a fine looking knife and looks great for home made. Congrats, maybe you can be a pro knife maker in your future life.
"It's what people know about themselves inside that makes them afraid." -No Name, High Plains Drifter
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1967redrider
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Love the scales and the way the knife turned out.
Pocket, fixed, machete, axe, it's all good!
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
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1967redrider wrote: ↑Fri Apr 21, 2023 1:32 amThank you much...I fell in love with this one, I guess it's gonna be a keeper, lol
Love the scales and the way the knife turned out.
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Lol, better not...my wife thinks I am wasting time doing knives...According to her I spend enough time already in the shop doing custom leather...hahaa!!Ivoryman wrote: ↑Fri Apr 21, 2023 1:12 am
Looking great. Love the file work, the handle material, the fit and finish. Well done, that is a fine looking knife and looks great for home made. Congrats, maybe you can be a pro knife maker in your future life.
