5160 Cutting Bowie

[Lamey]

Finished 3 Bowies this week,  this one being the last.  Nothing elaborate, my basic 10 x 2 Cutting Bowie Blade, with a slightly different handle (for me),  kind of my version of Fisks "Rojo" handle.  

Forged from a BIG 3/8" truck spring (from Uncle Al years ago), blade is 5160 differentially heat treated, convex edge sharp clip.   Handle was going to be Curly Maple, but as I was grinding the maple I found an area of grey "spalt" within the core,  so had to knock that handle off and use this Claro Walnut from Dan Toelke.

Still have a bit of finsih work to do on it,  been cutting before these pics were taken,  handle will need a few more coats over the weekend.

any how,  just a few pics-
 

 

[skullworks]

Stunning! Wowzer!

[kbaknife]

I'm diggin' that one too, Matt.
When you're in the mood to knock some of my 1" stuff down, give me a jingle.

[Mr.Vic]

     your teasing me with these big knifes aren't ya? My wife hid the check book, the savings book and our penny jar after she caught me emailing you a while back. That is a beauty! Trade her sister for it??

[Lamey]

HI Karl,  is your 1" round or square bar?   I like 5160 but like working it from either 3/8" or bigger bars like what you have,  long story.

Vic,  no need to trade your wifes sister,  just come up with a cool bow I may be interested in!

[kbaknife]

Square, Matt. Made in '84.

[Steve Nuckels]

Matt, that is too cool for school! (literaly)

Hmm, a cool bow!!!!

Steve

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Potomac Forge
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