Author Topic: I find the lack of sharp pointy stabby objects to be disturbing (Read 61518 times)

Gabrielus · « **on:** December 02, 2015, 08:54:24 pm »

So why not post up some photos of very tastefully made bowie knives

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/910757-BladeForums-BEST-BOWIE-2011-Edition-Voting-CLOSED-Finalists-Selected

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/910757-BladeForums-BEST-BOWIE-2011-Edition-Voting-CLOSED-Finalists-Selected/page2

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/910757-BladeForums-BEST-BOWIE-2011-Edition-Voting-CLOSED-Finalists-Selected/page3

I'll post up more as time goes on, but these are just so beautiful

WeTheArmed.com

MTK20 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 02, 2015, 09:50:22 pm »

sigh.

I would love for a thin, utility Bowie with a 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 inch blade that one could wear IWB or horizontal carry on the belt. A modern Bowie twist with some of that old world, hand crafted elegance.

A guy can dream, right?

JackCrow · « **Reply #2 on:** December 02, 2015, 11:35:00 pm »

Holy Toledo!
There is some amazing work on that thread!

coelacanth · « **Reply #3 on:** December 03, 2015, 12:46:38 am »

Beautiful stuff.

Bowie knives and other big fighting knives are endlessly fascinating both for the amount of work lavished on them and also the diversity of style. Thanks for posting it for us.

booksmart · « **Reply #4 on:** December 04, 2015, 11:08:36 am »

Quote from: MTK20 on December 02, 2015, 09:50:22 pm

sigh.

I would love for a thin, utility Bowie with a 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 inch blade that one could wear IWB or horizontal carry on the belt. A modern Bowie twist with some of that old world, hand crafted elegance.

A guy can dream, right?

http://www.amazon.com/Anza-Fixed-Blade/dp/B00SPUSAT0/ref=pd_sim_sbs_200_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=41NVken213L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0P584Q5D71BBTGZB4GR6

Not much for elegance, but I handled a few of these over the Thanksgiving holiday and really liked the feel.

http://www.amazon.com/Anza-Knives-MSWAT/dp/B004H5TH8U/ref=sr_1_13?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1449245153&sr=1-13&keywords=anza+knives is the one I'm sticking in my wishlist...

Gabrielus · « **Reply #5 on:** December 06, 2015, 07:13:10 pm »

A piece made by a man named Brian Dolim

Gabrielus · « **Reply #6 on:** December 06, 2015, 07:16:47 pm »

Another piece owned by Ricky Idlett

Gabrielus · « **Reply #7 on:** December 06, 2015, 07:18:51 pm »

Twin Bowies by Tim Gable

Gabrielus · « **Reply #8 on:** December 06, 2015, 07:19:37 pm »

Some Junkyard blades by a Moi Cordell

The one in the middle is currently being modified on

MTK20 · « **Reply #9 on:** December 06, 2015, 08:03:30 pm »

Quote from: Gabrielus on December 06, 2015, 07:16:47 pm

Another piece owned by Ricky Idlett

Gabrielus · « **Reply #10 on:** December 06, 2015, 08:03:50 pm »

Works done by a man named Jacob A. Tuinstra

Gabrielus · « **Reply #11 on:** December 07, 2015, 01:24:15 am »

This little number is from Nate Roach

Gabrielus · « **Reply #12 on:** December 07, 2015, 01:56:22 am »

Made by a lady named Tera Leann Plowman

Gabrielus · « **Reply #13 on:** December 07, 2015, 01:57:33 am »

And of course let's not forget the high quality production knives with this Busse Team Gemini Light Brigade.

Gabrielus · « **Reply #14 on:** December 07, 2015, 10:34:03 pm »

Work done by Brian Dolim

Gabrielus · « **Reply #15 on:** December 08, 2015, 12:14:13 am »

Work by Brad Mock

Mikee5star · « **Reply #16 on:** December 08, 2015, 02:49:48 am »

I like those skull knockers, but this is what I want.

Screw the house I need a shop with a place for a forge.

JesseL · « **Reply #17 on:** December 08, 2015, 12:28:58 pm »

That's me, getting ready to carve the bird this past Thanksgiving.

booksmart · « **Reply #18 on:** December 08, 2015, 12:45:00 pm »

Quote from: Mikee5star on December 08, 2015, 02:49:48 am

I like those skull knockers, but this is what I want.

Screw the house I need a shop with a place for a forge.

Ask, and ye shall receive...

Plebian · « **Reply #19 on:** December 08, 2015, 03:31:12 pm »

Those Brad Mock knives are beautiful.

MTK20 · « **Reply #20 on:** December 08, 2015, 03:57:52 pm »

Quote from: Mikee5star on December 08, 2015, 02:49:48 am

I like those skull knockers, but this is what I want.

Screw the house I need a shop with a place for a forge.

There is something beautiful about a physical skill set such as this. It's a common action turned into a skilled art form. Any one can swing a hammer, but not like that. Wish I had some of the knowledge of it, it's very blue collar and salt of the earth. There is something to be said of being able to work with your hands.

Thanks for sharing!

booksmart · « **Reply #21 on:** December 08, 2015, 05:21:00 pm »

It's really not that hard to learn the basics.

Step one: Heat Metal, but not too hot (sparks bad).
Step two: Beat the snot out of it until it starts to resemble what you want it to.
Step three: Repeat steps one & two until you're happy with it.
Step four: Get the piece hot enough to not be magnetic anymore, then dunk it in heated oil, brine or something else appropriate (somebody used to use prisoners of war... I think the Geneva Convention frowns on that now).
Step five: Stick it in an oven for a few hours at 4-450 or so, then let it slowly come to room temperature (this step can be skipped, depending on what you're using the thing for).
Step six: Apply edge.
Step seven: Prettify by adding grips.

Those are the basics, and if you want to learn more, there're plenty of books (which I need to read, too, as I'm sure there're details in there that will smack you on the nose). And I'm sure there are a few people on here that'd share some knowledge, too.

tl;dr version: Go for it, it ain't rocket science...

MTK20 · « **Reply #22 on:** December 08, 2015, 06:32:53 pm »

Quote from: booksmart on December 08, 2015, 05:21:00 pm

It's really not that hard to learn the basics.

Step one: Heat Metal, but not too hot (sparks bad).
Step two: Beat the snot out of it until it starts to resemble what you want it to.
Step three: Repeat steps one & two until you're happy with it.
Step four: Get the piece hot enough to not be magnetic anymore, then dunk it in heated oil, brine or something else appropriate (somebody used to use prisoners of war... I think the Geneva Convention frowns on that now).
Step five: Stick it in an oven for a few hours at 4-450 or so, then let it slowly come to room temperature (this step can be skipped, depending on what you're using the thing for).
Step six: Apply edge.
Step seven: Prettify by adding grips.

Those are the basics, and if you want to learn more, there're plenty of books (which I need to read, too, as I'm sure there're details in there that will smack you on the nose). And I'm sure there are a few people on here that'd share some knowledge, too.

tl;dr version: Go for it, it ain't rocket science...

Thanks for the encouragement, booksmart!

Maybe someday in the future I'll try my hand at it, time will tell...

Plebian · « **Reply #23 on:** December 08, 2015, 07:51:45 pm »

Quote from: MTK20 on December 08, 2015, 06:32:53 pm

Thanks for the encouragement, booksmart! 1

Maybe someday in the future I'll try my hand at it, time will tell...

I made a little carving knife in a drum brake forge, and shaped on a piece of railroad track. Get a piece of steel and start banging away. It is a blast even if you do it wrong.

Mikee5star · « **Reply #24 on:** December 08, 2015, 08:33:18 pm »

Quote from: Plebian on December 08, 2015, 07:51:45 pm

I made a little carving knife in a drum brake forge, and shaped on a piece of railroad track. Get a piece of steel and start banging away. It is a blast even if you do it wrong.

Some days you just need to whack something, and at least this is productive. Also fire makes every thing funner.