Guest
A CactusRose 1840's Bowie....
Gib hand forged this blade of 5160 a little differently - while it sports his rustic forge finish it also has a hollow ground edge - it measures 9 7/8" long. He file worked the wrought iron guard and butt cap to match the "grooves" in the A grade Sambar Stag stick grip. Once in my hands I added the spine file work and the age etching.
The Mexican Loop style sheath is made of oak tan with a buffalo rawhide "repair" covering the blade section, which is held on with edge beading and brass tacks. The two cross straps are decorated with beadwork. Tin cone tinklers with buffalo hair tassels are hung from the upper strap with copper and glass bead fringes. The final decoration is a small claw hanging off the lower strap.
Thanks for looking - Gib, Chuck, & Linda......aka CactusRose....
Gib hand forged this blade of 5160 a little differently - while it sports his rustic forge finish it also has a hollow ground edge - it measures 9 7/8" long. He file worked the wrought iron guard and butt cap to match the "grooves" in the A grade Sambar Stag stick grip. Once in my hands I added the spine file work and the age etching.
The Mexican Loop style sheath is made of oak tan with a buffalo rawhide "repair" covering the blade section, which is held on with edge beading and brass tacks. The two cross straps are decorated with beadwork. Tin cone tinklers with buffalo hair tassels are hung from the upper strap with copper and glass bead fringes. The final decoration is a small claw hanging off the lower strap.
Thanks for looking - Gib, Chuck, & Linda......aka CactusRose....
