Chris’ KITH Bowie WIP

[Chris Railey]

I have been studying Civil War Era Bowies all day and I think that is the style I will roll with. Here is a quick concept sketch. Thoughts? Advice? I have never sketched a knife, made a through tang, a Bowie or a D-guard. This should be a train wreck.

 

[KenH]

Wow - that will be so impressive!!!

 

[Dennis Morland]

Personal preference. I would make the handle longer...say 5 inches.

 

[Chris Railey]

Personal preference. I would make the handle longer...say 5 inches.

Looking at the sketch I think that is good advice.

 

[Chris Railey]

Does anyone mind getting a 16” knife in KITH?

 

[Daniel Macina]

Does anyone mind getting a 16” knife in KITH?

I certainly don’t. If mine comes together like I want it to it might be a hair over 16 inches

 

[Bruce McLeish]

Geez, mine is starting to feel like a shrimp. Should I go for larger?

 

[Daniel Macina]

Geez, mine is starting to feel like a shrimp. Should I go for larger?

Variety is always good!

 

[opaul]

Wow. Bowie envy.

 

[Chris Railey]

Geez, mine is starting to feel like a shrimp. Should I go for larger?

I like yours dont change it. I have just been on a big blade kick lately. I did a kukri then a Seax so a Bowie is a natural next.

 

[opaul]

So I'm thinking about something like this but in a full flat grind with hamon.

 

[Chris Railey]

So I'm thinking about something like this but in a full flat grind with hamon.

I like that shape and the ricasso is cool

 

[Dennis Morland]

Geez, mine is starting to feel like a shrimp. Should I go for larger?

Nope. Everyone will have a different knife. Some larger, some smaller, different steels. It is all part of the KITH. You are off to a good start.

 

[Sean Jones]

Very impressive! I agree on the handle being a bit longer. Other than that I think it's a really cool design!

 

[Kevin Zito]

I’d take it in a heartbeat!

 

[Jason Volkert]

Chris that bowie will be awesome. What are your plans on the guard material

 

[Justin W.]

Yeah I was planning on making a big one aswell..... lol

 

[Chris Railey]

Maybe 15N20 or damascus I have not decided yet. I want to HT the guard so you can punch with it without bending.

 

[Chris Railey]

Roughed out and shoulders filed in and curved slightly. Ready to grind.

 

[Bruce McLeish]

You need bigger paper for your sketches !