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Searles Bowie Blade Grind Question.
Hi Guys,
I have commissioned a Searles Bowie replica and have a question concerning the grind along the edges of the spine.Can anyone let me know if the Original blade infact has a false edge running the full length of the spine from guard to tip. Many thanks in advance. Mark. |
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This is the best photo that I could find:
Gary __________________ Gary ABS,CKCA, ABKA,KGA |
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HI Gary,
Thanks for the help,but I think I was not clear with my original question.While I realise that the edges of the spine are ground with a bevel I would like to know if towards the tip of the blade whether or not the grind meets to form a (genuine)false edge or if the grinds remain seperate and just taper to a point. Regards, Mark. |
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I shot this one recently and do not recall a sharp edge anywhere along the spine though all grinds meet at the tip. However, in my photo it looks like there's an edge bevel on top for about the last 3 inches. My memory is for sure less reliable than my photo! Will reply again if I get more info.
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antique, bevel, blade, blade grind, bowie, edge, guard, image, knife, sharp |
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