Here's one I just finished for a very patient collector. <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//smile.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> A mid sized bowie with a slim and fast feel in hand. Materials were all to his specs. I like the handle shape here. Nothing drastic, a lot of subtle curves but feels great in hand.
My good friend Claude Scott hit it out of the park yet again with the leather. Thanks Claude!
Specs:
Hand forged from 1075 steel
8 5/8" blade, 14" overall, .220" at the ricasso with full radical distal taper
False edge just shy of sharp
Rounded spine and ricasso edge
My own damascus fittings
Bronze 'thorn and vine' spacer
Stabilized Curly Koa handle
All comments and discussion welcome.
Sweet.
Karl B. Andersen
Journeyman Smith
To put it in Okie terms, dang thats purty. Very nice John, going to be one really happy customer. Great job!
Brion
Brion Tomberlin
Anvil Top Custom Knives
ABS Mastersmith
Outstanding, John! Real nice package. Beautiful fittings. Super nice work!
love the fittings! great knife
Very cool. I like that double scallop at the drop in front of the ricasso. Nice touch.
Very handsome bowie, John.
Very nice! Thanks for sharing.
Gary
