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Old 03-07-2014, 11:58 AM
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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.

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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. )













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Old 03-07-2014, 01:01 PM
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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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Old 03-07-2014, 03:52 PM
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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.


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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.

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Old 03-07-2014, 07:09 PM
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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.

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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.
I don't think you would ever chip a g-10 or carbon fiber guard. I think I'd steer clear of micarta, at least the paper and linen varieties.

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Well done. I really enjoy seeing your work, keep it up!! -Jim-




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E-Mail Sent Brother John.


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