Stag Clam shell bowie {sheath pics added}

[srtben]

I have showed some work in progress pics on this one here...
   http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=110;t=004958  
But I thought this knife deserved its own thread IMHO.
They are doing a bowie theme at this years OKCA show next week, so I thought I should do something nice. I was fortunate enough last year to bring home best bowie, and this will be my entry for this year.

It has a very nice piece of natural stag, with great color and texture. The fittings are blued mild steel and the spacers are copper.
OAL is 15 1/4. The blade is 9 3/4" and about .260" at the ricasso. It has a nice distal taper down to a fine point and balances right at the ricasso. The blade steel is 1075. I still need to make the sheath, hopefully I will have time next week.

Let me know what you all think. Any and all comments are welcome as always.
Thanks for looking!

   

   

   

I just finished up the sheath this morning.
   

[Idahomike251]

Love it Ben. Would I be seeing you at the Oregon Show again?

[D.Ellis]

Looks great Ben    
Darcy

[srtben]

Originally posted by Idahomike251:
Love it Ben. Would I be seeing you at the Oregon Show again?

I'll be there Mike, can't wait!

Thanks Darcy!

[Ric O'Shay]

Nice Ben! Very nice indeed.

[gudspelr]

Great looking knife, Ben. The only thing I like better is a tad more taper in the stag. But frankly, that's all kinds of nit-picky     . Your fit/finish has gotten really great and that, coupled with good designs, makes for very "clean" knives. I enjoy very much getting to see what you come up with. And since you've gone full time, I get to see more knives more often     .  I look forward to hearing how you do at the show. Have a great time and good luck with your Bowie entry-betting it'll make a "splash".


Jeremy

[lone hunter]

Thats a fine looking knife. When and where is the Ore. show? Would be great to see the knives up close.

[srtben]

Thanks very much guys! These "fancy" knives are not what I normally make, so they can be kind of nerve racking.  

Here is a link to the show info. Definilty worth the drive if you can make it.

 http://www.oregonknifeclub.org/okcashow.html

[Bladepeek]

Beautiful knife. That hamon is just beautiful.

[Lin Rhea]

This exceptional Ben. I really like it.

[Steve Nuckels]

Ben, that is a very nice knife.  The size and profile is most appealing and the stag is really nice.  The S guard and Hamon pulls it all together.

Nice work.

Steve
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Potomac Forge
Member, W.F. Moran Museum & Foundation
ABS AP

[Bodork]

Yes, exceptional!

[Alexander13]

I was following your build and the end result is awesome, beautiful knife!

[FerretWYO]

Ben, you know how to make a knife turn heads. That's awesome man.

[gables]

So so nice! Great classic feel.

[srtben]

Thanks so much everyone for the kind comments!

I added a pic of the sheath to the first post.

[SKITCH]

Always great to see your work Ben.  I really like the way you keep challenging yourself with different styles and ideas.  I imagine that helps keep things fresh.  This is a beautiful knife!

[Track]

Beautiful knife Ben. I really like this one.