Second chance bowie

[Spots]

This is one I built last weekend and hated. So I decided to drag it out of the scrap heap, throw away half the design and do something different. This is my favorite one so far. Its incredibly quick in the hand and as built as a combat quality bowie. The blade is hand forged 1084 steel, with a hidden tang design, a mild steel guard, and a seasoned oak handle. I plan to tong oil the handle this week. Im gonna spend the time to build an everyday carry style sheath for it. Let me know what you think.
Before the redesign

Finished knife

 

[buford87]

I like the new style knife much better. Very good looking knife...............watch yer top knot..............

 

[hoochiepapa]

I like the new style knife much better. Very good looking knife...............watch yer top knot..............

+1

 

[cynthialee]

much better!

:thumbsup:

 

[Jim Blair]

Yep,a whole lot better. :thumbsup:

One thing about working hot iron,you can change your mind and still use the reject unlike working with wood. :grin:

 

[suzkat]

Real nice redo. Christmas is coming, send it on over.

 

[Rifleman1776]

I don't wanna meet ya on a sandbar. :shocked2:

 

[Spots]

I don't wanna meet ya on a sandbar. :shocked2:

Thanks everybody. And rifleman you always have the best comments :thumbsup:

 

[jamesthomas]

Very nice redo, I like it alot :thumbsup:

 

[50cal.cliff]

Definitely muchooooooo better shape!

Ain't you glad you gave it a second chance!