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7" Bowie with some cool two-tone silky oak
I forged a few of these small to medium bowies awhile ago. Here's one I just finished in a bit of downtime between other works. It's a nice size for a pack knife or as a camp/field bowie. It's still not small but it is lean light and fast.
I really like this Silky Oak from our friend Mark at Burlsource. It works nice and finishes nice and it has a different look every way you look at it. The side view is different than the bottom and top and the end is different still. This piece is NOT dyed. It is a natural two-tone piece. I like how it's dark on top and light on bottom. Reminds me of how fish are colored. Specs: Hand forged from 1075 steel, clay quenched and etched and polished out a bit more than my usual. 11 1/2" overall, 7" blade, .215" thick at the ricasso Heavily rounded spine and ricasso edge False edge is not sharp (but it's pretty close) Black g-10 guard Black g-10 and bronze spacers Stabilized silky oak handle Checkered bronze finial Please feel free to say what you like, don't like or even hate about it. (The two tone wood won't be for everyone. ) __________________ John Doyle You have nothing to fear but fear itself...........and bears. |
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For me, dual tone distracts from the overall look of the knife. But it is still another gorgeous knife.
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Ok Brother John,
I Think it is the Most Embarrassing knife you have ever made ! To save you further embarrassment I will be VERY VERY HUMBLE and extend you a one time offer to HIDE this AWESOME Piece of Workmanship & Craftsmanship that you have displayed here in my Personal & Very Privet Collection. Only a very Select few echelon folks have ever had the privy to see . As always your work is a true privilege and Honor to see I may have to commission a piece from you to add to my Collection . Thank You Kind Sir for enduring my antics of enjoying your fine work. Blessings, Best Regards Brother John and Keep up the Extremely Good Work. __________________ R. Yates 13 & On Forge Live and Let Live , Do Not trespass on Life or Me! As we are not so kind or forgiving ! |
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I like everything about it. I have thought about using non-matalic guards but hesitated for fear of it chipping. Do you see this as an issue or non-issue?
The two tone wood works for me. |
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John, Lots going on with this one. You have executed very nicely. All I can say is I love it. Well done my friend.
Bing __________________ Bruce Bingenheimer MLazyB Custom Knives ABS Journeyman Smith |
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Thank you guys for the feedback. It helps me out a lot.
Mr. Yates- if you ever would like to discuss something for your collection, please email me jdoyleknives AT gmail DOT com No obligations ever, of course. Quote:
Thanks again all. __________________ John Doyle You have nothing to fear but fear itself...........and bears. |
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E-Mail Sent Brother John.
__________________ R. Yates 13 & On Forge Live and Let Live , Do Not trespass on Life or Me! As we are not so kind or forgiving ! |
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