I really wanted to make an interpretation of an antique bowie but simply did not have the time. You would think with all of the inspiration available I would have. I suppose my "D" Guard (Southland II)will be as close as I can get this year.

Lin

I sure know what you mean about not having enough time!

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I really wanted to make an interpretation of an antique bowie but simply did not have the time. You would think with all of the inspiration available I would have. I suppose my "D" Guard (Southland II)will be as close as I can get this year.

With all that we will be exposed to at the museum this year, we'll all have more inspiration than we will be able to make in two lifetimes. The competition for historic Bowie next year should really be something to see.

Gary

My bowie is essentially built, but none of the embellishments are done. I really wanted to get the engraving on the handle frame done before the show. But I decided this morning, that I am not satisfied with the artwork that I have been designing for it. I'll just bring the knife as is. If someone is interested in it, it is a blank canvass for embellishment. I thought that I could get my bowie finished and challenge Mulkey's Woodhead bowie for the Best Historically Inspired Award. LOL!! <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//tongue.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':P' /> I guess not……

When I think of Samuel Bell, I think of long & pointy

Long and pointy is exactly what this blade is. I have to admit that I had some reservations about building this knife, once I started working on how to fit the handle to the blade. Now that it is assembled, I like it. It will be interesting to see how others view it.

I've got a carbon steel hunter with a stag handle, that I want to do some engraving on before the show. It will take me about six to eight hours to do the engraving. Should be able to start on it this afternoon.

I'm stoked about the Searles-Fowler bowie being at the museum! It will be great for it to be professionally photographed. As far as I know, this knife hasn't had photos taken of it for a very long time. When I built my version of it, I couldn't find any decent pictures of it.

Will cameras be allowed in the museum? There are a couple knives that I would like to take my own pictures of.

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Will cameras be allowed in the museum? There are a couple knives that I would like to take my own pictures of.

Yes, cameras are allowed -- just no flash photography. Flashes tend to not work so well with glass cases anyway. Turn your 'image stabilization' on and shoot steady!

Mark Z

That was some cool info, Lin. Thank you.

See you guys soon and safe travels to everyone.

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Looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend and all the new knives. I will try to be over at the bowie knife exhibit on Friday afternoon as well as Saturday night. Will probably bring along a few interesting old knives for show and tell.

Mark Z

Seeing what interesting old knives you bring along is always one of my favorite parts of the show. Also, I am crazy excited about the exhibit at the museum. Luckily I will be loitering around Little Rock a couple of days at the end of next week so I should have some serious oogling time.

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Seeing what interesting old knives you bring along is always one of my favorite parts of the show. Also, I am crazy excited about the exhibit at the museum. Luckily I will be loitering around Little Rock a couple of days at the end of next week so I should have some serious oogling time.

Thanks Allen -- I look forward to seeing you and your latest creations this weekend, you've always got a truly creative design or two up your sleeve!

Mark

Award Winners at Arkansas Custom Knife Show

Congratulations to the following ABS members who earned awards for their outstanding work at the Arkansas Knife Maker's Association Custom Knife Show in Little Rock, Arkansas on February 22-23, 2014. The judging was accomplished by ballots submitted by all of the knife makers that had tables at the show.

Best Fighter – David Lisch

Best Bowie – Lin Rhea

Best Pearl – Kyle Royer

Best Damascus – Ron Newton

Best Folder – Johnny Stout

Best Hunter – Ron Newton

Best Bird and Trout – John Christensen

Best Camp Knife – John White

Best Historical – Gary Mulkey/J.R. Cook (Tie)

Best Art Knife – Jerry McClure

Best of Show – Ron Newton

Best miniature – Lee Ferguson

Best Sheath – John Horrigan

Vernon Hicks Memorial Award went to Gary Crowder.

Chuck Ward photographed the award knives and as soon as I receive the photos I will post them in this thread.

I took the opportunity to film several videos for the ABS YouTube Channel this past weekend at the Historic Arkansas Museum in Little Rock, Arkansas. This one of the videos that I edited and uploaded today.

The Historic Arkansas Museum has an antique Bowie knife exhibit "A Sure Defense: The Bowie Knife in America" on display. Mark Zalesky takes you through the Samuel Bell and California Knife exhibits. Mark Zalesky is the editor of Knife World Magazine and a member of the Board of Directors for the American Bladesmith Society.

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