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Offline sticshooter

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RASPY BOWIE
« on: January 17, 2009, 01:31:00 PM »
I have not made a lot of hidden tang knives this is my 3rd. this bowie was made from a rasp and the end cap and guard was made from scrap from the shop at work. mule deer antler handle. I have no way to solder the guard to I pinned it. Blade is 7.5" oal is 12.25" My wife shell is trying to lay claim to it. I told her I would swap with her her for a Beaded sheath.LOL. hope ya like it. thanks<><
 
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Offline MYSTIKBOW

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Re: RASPY BOWIE
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2009, 02:10:00 PM »
Ya just keep getting better and better Frank!
Thats a beauty!      :clapper:  
 Keep up the Bowie kick. I'm liking em!
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Offline OconeeDan

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Re: RASPY BOWIE
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2009, 02:14:00 PM »
Frank that looks good.  
You may want to get set up for solder, it is easier/cheaper than you think.
Mapp gas torch with bottle, about $20. And your propane torch will likely handle the Mapp gas if you already have that.
Silver solder and flux, I can't remember cost but not that much, less than 20.  
That's all you need.
I like to solder AND pin, you know, belt and suspenders too.
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Re: RASPY BOWIE
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2009, 02:14:00 PM »
OH YEA, I like it, very nice Frank!

Press fit that guard next time Frank, takes a bit but worth it in the long run. Then if your worried you can secure with JB Weld.
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Re: RASPY BOWIE
« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2009, 02:17:00 PM »
Or get set up to solder... like Dan said, it's a very simple process. If I am soldering I just use my propane torch Dan, bout everybody has one of those laying around...
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Re: RASPY BOWIE
« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2009, 03:17:00 PM »
AWESOME KNIFE!!!!!
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Offline LONGBOWKID

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Re: RASPY BOWIE
« Reply #6 on: January 17, 2009, 03:38:00 PM »
Thats a nice lookin knife!
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Offline kbaknife

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Re: RASPY BOWIE
« Reply #7 on: January 17, 2009, 03:41:00 PM »
I love the character on that mule deer!
That's sweet.
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Offline OconeeDan

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Re: RASPY BOWIE
« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2009, 03:52:00 PM »
Oops, Doug, you are right, all that is needed is propane.  Dummy Dan here only has Mapp gas so he doesn't think in more than one dimension.

Back to the original intent of this thread, nice knife!
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Re: RASPY BOWIE
« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2009, 04:39:00 PM »
That is OUTSTANDING Frank!


Did ya get a box yet?
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Re: RASPY BOWIE
« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2009, 04:48:00 PM »
I like it Frank!  Good luck with Shell...I got mine from Ray  ;)   Course she's pretty soft come St Judes time   :notworthy:  Doc
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Offline oldpaths

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Re: RASPY BOWIE
« Reply #11 on: January 17, 2009, 05:24:00 PM »
Now thats what im talk'n bout bro,I like it alot!   :thumbsup:
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Offline sticshooter

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Re: RASPY BOWIE
« Reply #12 on: January 17, 2009, 05:31:00 PM »
Kenny yes I got it today. Those little gems will come in handy. If ya ever come across another saw blade like that let me know. Doc I'll weasel one from her as soon as she is done with all the other stuff LOL. I gave in and gave her the knife.... ya know kinda like seeding the field  :bigsmyl:  Thanks guys.<><
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Offline Kevin Evans

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Re: RASPY BOWIE
« Reply #13 on: January 17, 2009, 06:27:00 PM »
Very nice Frank!!!  :thumbsup:
I stared out with putting them on with JB weld,after a while did"nt like the dark color.
Then went to soidier much better if you don't mind sanding on front of guard about an hour.
Now learning to press fit.Go very ! very! slow with files.Its great no dark areas and no clean up    ;)
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Re: RASPY BOWIE
« Reply #14 on: January 17, 2009, 06:36:00 PM »
Thanks Kevin. BTW I am going to be cutting your bowie this week. That is if everything goes as planned.<><
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Offline Elksong

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Re: RASPY BOWIE
« Reply #15 on: January 17, 2009, 07:08:00 PM »
That is you're coolest so far Frank! WOW!!!!
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Offline Izzy

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Re: RASPY BOWIE
« Reply #16 on: January 17, 2009, 08:02:00 PM »
Thats sweet.
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Offline TxMoon

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Re: RASPY BOWIE
« Reply #17 on: January 17, 2009, 08:18:00 PM »
I like it a lot very nice. Well I can not see the pins looks good to me, if it ant broke don't be fix it.
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Offline Steve Nuckels

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Re: RASPY BOWIE
« Reply #18 on: January 17, 2009, 09:21:00 PM »
Frank, very nice knife!  What method did you use to darken the antler???
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Re: RASPY BOWIE
« Reply #19 on: January 17, 2009, 09:30:00 PM »
Well done Frank!
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