Early Bowie

wmhammond

Well-Known Member

• May 19, 2016

• #1

Here is an Early American (1750s) replica with a deer hide sheath that I also built.
the specs are:

The specs are:
Blade material: 1075
Blade Finish: Satin Finish with an active Hamon
OAL: 14.5”
Blade Length: 9.25”
Blade Width at Plunge Line: 1 1/2”
Blade thickness at Plunge Line: .250"
Handle Length: 5.25”
Handle Material: Arizona Desert Ironwood
One pin: 1/8" Stainless Steel
Handle Finish: Sanded to 1000 grit, waxed and buffed
Time of fabrication: 27.5 Hours

 

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Boxer Bill

Well-Known Member

• May 22, 2016

• #2

You should be proud of that hamon.....B

 

KCorn

Well-Known Member

• May 24, 2016

• #3

Very nice!!

 

Rick Otts

Well-Known Member

• May 26, 2016

• #4

Great job!

 

Rated G

Active Member

• May 27, 2016

• #5

Awesome work. I love the color gradient of the blade.