Have you ever had an idea bug you till you just have to do something about it. That's what this is. I wanted to see if a band could be shaped around the profile and still be comfortable enough to use.

The blade on this bowie is 10 inches and the OAL is 15 on the dot.

The handle is attached by three rivets, two up from (3/16 round in countersunk holes), and one in the back that is rectangular and in true tenon form with a head formed out board.  I used ample thickness in the band to insure it wont flex or feel mushy. This thing is solid. Not pretty but solid.    :rolleyes:

Pictures forth coming.

 

 

 

Looks cool.

You never cease to amaze me...you're like the da Vinci of steel, Lin!  Do you plan to add scales or leave it skeletal?  Either way, SUPER cool!

The skill you have just boggles my mind. Very cool, unique knife.

Thanks guys. No scales. I thought about wrapping it but decided to leave it.

Awesome!

That Is Crazy!

CRAZY COOL!

Lin, you epitomize what a Master Smith is about, you stretch the boundaries and think "Outside the Box" and always quenching your creative thirst!  

I admire your skill greatly.

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

What Steve said.

QuoteOriginally posted by Steve Nuckels:
That Is Crazy!

CRAZY COOL!

Lin, you epitomize what a Master Smith is about, you stretch the boundaries and think "Outside the Box" and always quenching your creative thirst!  

I admire your skill greatly.

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

I bet if you watched closely enough, you could actually see pure awesomeness flowing from your hand, through the hammer, and int the blade when you're forging.  Unbelievable.

Like the kids would say, that's just sick, pure sick artistry... Bet the next one will be pretty too...  

I really like the way you attached that handle with the rivets... brilliant!
Thanks for sharing Lin!

fantastic

Wow!!

There must be something in the water down in Arkansas............but it is a good thing!!!!!!