New Bowie out of my shop

[Wayne Bensinger]

Hey everybody, how are we doing today, well I hope. Finally had some time to finish this knife I've been thinking about for a while now, since around Christmas actually. Along with all of the hunter/skinners I've built for people since then, my wife had me building a new tile shower with dual shower heads and a lot of details that took some time, it was worth it though, if you know what I'm saying. Anyway, I finally got to finish up this Bowie that's been on my mind for a long time. I sanded it to 1500 then a short time on the buffer. It's a heavy piece, here's some details:

52100 steel-59 RC
13-3/4" long total
8-7/8" blade
304 stainless guard and pommel
African blackwood handle
.250 copper spacer on 45 degree through handle
filework on spine, guard, and pommel
8-1/4" radius hollow grind



Hope you like it, thanks for looking.

Wayne

 

[slatroni]

Nice Job! Looks like its Combat ready!

 

[LR Adkins]

Wayne, pretty impressive knife. I like the file work on the blade, guard and pommel. Looks like you put your time in this bowie

 

[Wayne Bensinger]

Thanks guys, it did take some time to complete, I was moving slowly so I wouldn't mess it up, lol. Working on my first attempt at a leather sheath now, hope it turns out as well, thanks.


Wayne

 

[Justin Presson]

Nice work Wayne. I like the copper it really pops!

 

[Ausbrooks]

Excellent bowie Wayne, like the handle spacer work- and file work.

 

[YoungsBlades]

Very handsome Bowie. Love the copper and the pummel especially.

 

[Cally]

Lovely looking knife, Wayne. I'd love to see the sheath too if your wife doesn't have too many more jobs for you :biggrin:

 

[KenH]

That copper really pops - you did a GOOD job. Now for the sheath to match

 

[Cabinetmaker]

Nice clean work, well done!