Anyone collect Bowies?

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ken98k wrote: Wed Feb 12, 2025 8:11 pm It was in the mail for almost 3 weeks but finally arrived yesterday.
I like the crown antler handle and the brass guard which is why I bought it, but the blade leaves a lot to be desired. The grind is not even and I can see lots of waves from over buffing. But I guess for $34 dollars you don't get "Loveless" quality.
I did notice the price went up to $60 since I bought this one.
Awesome handle on it Ken! ::tu:: Who made it ... can't make it out.
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Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: Wed Feb 12, 2025 11:59 pm
ken98k wrote: Wed Feb 12, 2025 8:11 pm It was in the mail for almost 3 weeks but finally arrived yesterday.
I like the crown antler handle and the brass guard which is why I bought it, but the blade leaves a lot to be desired. The grind is not even and I can see lots of waves from over buffing. But I guess for $34 dollars you don't get "Loveless" quality.
I did notice the price went up to $60 since I bought this one.
Awesome handle on it Ken! ::tu:: Who made it ... can't make it out.
Rough Ryder, made in Pakistan. ::facepalm::
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Handle of Camel and ivory.

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ken98k wrote: Thu Feb 13, 2025 12:24 am
Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: Wed Feb 12, 2025 11:59 pm
ken98k wrote: Wed Feb 12, 2025 8:11 pm It was in the mail for almost 3 weeks but finally arrived yesterday.
I like the crown antler handle and the brass guard which is why I bought it, but the blade leaves a lot to be desired. The grind is not even and I can see lots of waves from over buffing. But I guess for $34 dollars you don't get "Loveless" quality.
I did notice the price went up to $60 since I bought this one.
Awesome handle on it Ken! ::tu:: Who made it ... can't make it out.
Rough Ryder, made in Pakistan. ::facepalm::
I have a couple Pakistan fixed blades, a hunter and a dagger in Damascus. Hard to sharpen, but they will cut.
Tony .. https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/corncreekcutlery .. "Authorized MCUSTA and RoseCraft Blades Dealer"
It's only money .. give the Lord His .. pay the bills .. give the wife hers .. and buy yourself another knife. ::nod::
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Quick Steel wrote: Thu Feb 13, 2025 8:25 am Handle of Camel and ivory.


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Who would have thought that a camel/elephant cross would look so good. Great knife.
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Glad you like it dog.
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Quick Steel wrote: Thu Feb 13, 2025 8:25 am Handle of Camel and ivory.


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Beautiful piece QS! Unique handles ::tu::
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It's only money .. give the Lord His .. pay the bills .. give the wife hers .. and buy yourself another knife. ::nod::
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I specified those handle materials and was a bit nervous as to how they would turn out. The maker did not have a lot of experience and this was my first truly custom knife, i.e. made to my specifications. Ultimately, I was satisfied with the result.
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Quick Steel wrote: Thu Feb 13, 2025 8:25 am Handle of Camel and ivory.


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NICE! ::tu::
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A few of mine...
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It's only money .. give the Lord His .. pay the bills .. give the wife hers .. and buy yourself another knife. ::nod::
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The rest that I have pics of ... some may be in more than one pic due to disorganized files ::facepalm::
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Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: Fri Feb 14, 2025 12:34 am The rest that I have pics of ... some may be in more than one pic due to disorganized files ::facepalm::
😳.... ::oh_my:: ...... Wow!!! Those are some awesome knives ... AND pictures!!!👍👍 ::woot::
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GSPTOPDOG wrote: Fri Feb 14, 2025 12:59 am
Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: Fri Feb 14, 2025 12:34 am The rest that I have pics of ... some may be in more than one pic due to disorganized files ::facepalm::
😳.... ::oh_my:: ...... Wow!!! Those are some awesome knives ... AND pictures!!!👍👍 ::woot::
Thanks T-Dog ... good to see you back on!
Tony .. https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/corncreekcutlery .. "Authorized MCUSTA and RoseCraft Blades Dealer"
It's only money .. give the Lord His .. pay the bills .. give the wife hers .. and buy yourself another knife. ::nod::
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Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: Fri Feb 14, 2025 12:34 am The rest that I have pics of ... some may be in more than one pic due to disorganized files ::facepalm::
A very fine and exceptional collection.
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That is a wide and interesting variety of big blades.
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Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: Fri Feb 14, 2025 12:34 am The rest that I have pics of ... some may be in more than one pic due to disorganized files ::facepalm::
WOW! :D ::tu::
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Thanks Floyd, Garry, and Ken! I accumulated these being at the right place/time and prices I couldn't walk from.
Kind of a scattered collection, but hopefully a good investment my son will appreciate one day. He likes b
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It's only money .. give the Lord His .. pay the bills .. give the wife hers .. and buy yourself another knife. ::nod::
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Thanks Floyd, Garry, and Ken! I accumulated these being at the right place/time and prices I couldn't walk from.
Kind of a scattered collection, but hopefully an investment my son will appreciate one day. He likes big knives.
Tony .. https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/corncreekcutlery .. "Authorized MCUSTA and RoseCraft Blades Dealer"
It's only money .. give the Lord His .. pay the bills .. give the wife hers .. and buy yourself another knife. ::nod::
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Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: Fri Feb 14, 2025 1:10 am
GSPTOPDOG wrote: Fri Feb 14, 2025 12:59 am
Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: Fri Feb 14, 2025 12:34 am The rest that I have pics of ... some may be in more than one pic due to disorganized files ::facepalm::
😳.... ::oh_my:: ...... Wow!!! Those are some awesome knives ... AND pictures!!!👍👍 ::woot::
Thanks T-Dog ... good to see you back on!
::paranoid:: ... I reckon' I should check this thread out every now 'n again, CxIII .... ::paranoid:: after all it was 'Lill 'Ol me what done started it ::doh:: .....
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Some fabulous BIG knives! I love this thread. I think that I posted a big Randall awhile back? Here is a (Hangas) Ruana that fits the definitions, I think.
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A (Victor Hangas) Ruana 30A bowie.
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tongueriver wrote: Sat Mar 15, 2025 2:56 pm Some fabulous BIG knives! I love this thread. I think that I posted a big Randall awhile back? Here is a (Hangas) Ruana that fits the definitions, I think.

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Two exceptional Bowies!
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Thank you!
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tongueriver wrote: Sat Mar 15, 2025 3:00 pm A (Victor Hangas) Ruana 30A bowie.

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Very nice! ::tu::
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tongueriver wrote: Sat Mar 15, 2025 3:00 pm A (Victor Hangas) Ruana 30A bowie.

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KNICE Big Bowies TongueRiver! ::tu:: 8)
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