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Offline srtben

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Scout Bowie
« on: October 03, 2011, 10:06:00 PM »
Here is a Bowie I just finished. This is the first time I have worked with Lignum Vitae, and let me tell you this stuff is crazy tough!
The handle is far more green than the pictures show. The blade is 8.25" 5160, with the OAL being 13.75"
The clip is sharp, but not quite razor sharp. I left some trace forge elements on the blade as this is meant to be a working knife.
The sheath is a scout style made from heavy 10oz leather, and is my first time making this style.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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Offline DANA HOLMAN

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Re: Scout Bowie
« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2011, 08:43:00 AM »
Look like a Fine knife and sheath, your doing nice work
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Offline Ron LaClair

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Re: Scout Bowie
« Reply #2 on: October 04, 2011, 09:23:00 AM »
That's a fine looking knife, it has a real "usin" look to it. Also I like the composition of your photos, good job..   :thumbsup:
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Re: Scout Bowie
« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2011, 10:51:00 AM »
Great looking bowie there Ben. I like the clean lines and pure functionality. The mass weight of the Lignum Vitae should provide great balance. I've machined lignum before, it is one of the few woods that works more like metal then wood.
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Offline Steve Nuckels

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Re: Scout Bowie
« Reply #4 on: October 04, 2011, 08:02:00 PM »
Well, It looks fantastic!

What grit paper did you use for the finish?

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Offline mulie

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Re: Scout Bowie
« Reply #5 on: October 04, 2011, 08:33:00 PM »
I like the whole package.
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Re: Scout Bowie
« Reply #6 on: October 04, 2011, 09:41:00 PM »
Thanks a bunch guys!
Steve, I used 320 on the blade and 600 on the handle.
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