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Offline Lin Rhea

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Bowie for the Russell Show
« on: August 13, 2008, 05:36:00 AM »
This blade pattern is one I have been making in a shorter version for a while, but have not had much success stretching it out and making it look right. This one turned out about the way I wanted. I have it down on paper now.

The blade is 10 inches of 5160 ( basic spring steel), the handle is Desert Ironwood, and the fittings are Stainless, Bronze, and Nickle Silver. The photo is different views of the same knife. Lin


 
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Re: Bowie for the Russell Show
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2008, 05:46:00 AM »
:eek:      :eek:  

Flawless. The (is it flame?) engraving at the back of the bolster & the flower pommel are exquisite! The wood is just mesmerising.
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Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: Bowie for the Russell Show
« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2008, 06:03:00 AM »
Rob,
     Thanks. The filework is sort of a vine pattern, but more than one has seen flames in it. I forged a blade Thursday morning meant for this knife, but it cracked in the quench. Ouch!
    I forged this one Friday morning and all went well. I've made several smaller knives along the way this past weekend, but this knife was my main project.
     Yes, the wood is beautiful. I cant take credit for that. The Grand Maker of all things beautiful did that. Lin
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Offline 4runr

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Re: Bowie for the Russell Show
« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2008, 06:25:00 AM »
Absolutely outstanding!
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Offline skullworks

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Re: Bowie for the Russell Show
« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2008, 07:23:00 AM »
Awesome job Lin! You also have some great knives in the Knives 2008 book! Super job as always!
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Offline Brad Singley

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Re: Bowie for the Russell Show
« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2008, 08:22:00 AM »
Awesome work, Lin!  I love desert ironwood and that blade style,  it is a hard one to pull off. great job!
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Offline Kevin Evans

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Re: Bowie for the Russell Show
« Reply #6 on: August 13, 2008, 09:40:00 AM »
Beautiful work Lin!!!!  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Re: Bowie for the Russell Show
« Reply #7 on: August 13, 2008, 10:03:00 AM »
oh my gawd...........................that thing is beautiful lin!
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Offline Ray Hammond

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Re: Bowie for the Russell Show
« Reply #8 on: August 13, 2008, 11:29:00 AM »
wonderful work, Lin. Wish I could attend to hold that puppy in my hands.
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Offline kbaknife

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Re: Bowie for the Russell Show
« Reply #9 on: August 13, 2008, 06:25:00 PM »
I need to come down to Arkansas for some knife makin' lessons....
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Re: Bowie for the Russell Show
« Reply #10 on: August 13, 2008, 07:21:00 PM »
it's only a 14 hour drive for me  :goldtooth:
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Offline kbaknife

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Re: Bowie for the Russell Show
« Reply #11 on: August 13, 2008, 08:31:00 PM »
Only 9 1/2 for me!
Here I come, Lin!
Just kidding.
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Offline Straitshot

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Re: Bowie for the Russell Show
« Reply #12 on: August 13, 2008, 09:15:00 PM »
Lin,absolutely incredible!! Some of the prettiest wood grain I have seen. Tremendous talent! My kind of knife. I would like to watch you work.

Louis
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Offline OconeeDan

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Re: Bowie for the Russell Show
« Reply #13 on: August 14, 2008, 05:50:00 AM »
Lin, that is very classy!
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Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: Bowie for the Russell Show
« Reply #14 on: August 14, 2008, 06:13:00 AM »
Thanks very much.   :)  I wish all of you could be in Rogers, Arkansas this weekend. It should be a good show. I appreciate the opportunity to go.
                                    Lin
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Offline Steve Nuckels

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Re: Bowie for the Russell Show
« Reply #15 on: August 14, 2008, 07:35:00 PM »
Man O Man, I like that!
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Offline Steve Nuckels

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Re: Bowie for the Russell Show
« Reply #16 on: August 14, 2008, 07:42:00 PM »
Lin, I have a question, you said "the blade cracked during the quench"!

Can you salvage that blade?  Reforge or rework it? or is it done for!

Steve
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Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: Bowie for the Russell Show
« Reply #17 on: August 15, 2008, 09:10:00 AM »
It's done for. Right in the sweet spot. Lin
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Offline cdworks

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Re: Bowie for the Russell Show
« Reply #18 on: August 15, 2008, 09:50:00 AM »
nice knife! I hope it does well! its the best looking knife i have seen!
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Offline Jon Christensen

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Re: Bowie for the Russell Show
« Reply #19 on: August 15, 2008, 01:43:00 PM »
Lin,
Beautiful piece. Love the little touches you did to it. Great work!!!!!

Jon
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