Here's one that was headed to Kansas City but not now since I had to back out. <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//sad.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':(' /> Anyway, thought I'd show this here as I haven't posted much here lately.
Hand Forged from W2 steel
12 1/2" overall, 7 1/2" blade, .215" at the ricasso
Full distal taper, clip is just shy of sharp
Heavily rounded spine and ricasso edge
Black g-10 fittings
Damascus spacer and Bolt cover
Stabilized carved and sculpted Koa handle
All comments and discussion welcome.
Very nice! Clean as it gets. That is one aspect of your knives I always enjoy. Thanks for showing it.
Chris
Very clean and tasteful. There's a lot going on when you look close at your knives. Beautiful work.
Looking forward to getting a first hand look at this one. Very nice.
Gary
Very nice and clean John. Bet it feels really good in the hand. Nice hamon! You are doing great.
Brion
Brion Tomberlin
Anvil Top Custom Knives
ABS Mastersmith
Thank you guys. I appreciate all of you taking the time to post your comments.
What a beautiful Bowie, clean precise workmanship. Stunning, it's a shame that you couldn't make it to the show.
Steve