antigoth24 Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Here is a new one I just finished up today, this one was a fun build that everything just went well on. I actually forged this blade at Dave Dellagardelle's shop last weekend and he was kind enough to give me the piece of wood that became the handle. He had gotten it from Andy Davis who told me is was a museum grade desert ironwood burl and it is a gorgeous piece! I decided to go very rustic on this knife, but I believe to do the rustic look properly it also has to be very clean and I think I was able to get that balance on this knife. Specs: Steel: 1084 hand forged Blade: 8 1/2 inches long Handle: 5 3/4 inches Handle material: Museum grade desert ironwood burl Guard: textured wrought iron and bronze Sheath: Raw hide and veg tanned leather with brass rivets and copper concho Please let me know what you think, all comments are welcome and thank you for looking. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianinsa Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 A work of art! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loneforge Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Nice work right there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacticallySharp Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Very nice knife. The sheath is well crafted and compliments the knife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhartironwerks Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 That's a really nice knife. I'm not a great fan of Bowies, but you did a terrific job. Rustic forged work appeals to me. Thanks, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Mullins Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Beautiful piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoleaf Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Knife is beautiful and understated. The clean bright handle dot/pin seems somewhat contrary to rustic appearance of the guard and blade. Did you consider a dark finish on the pin? The sheath, while beautiful and well-made, seems busy and "fancy" in comparison to the simplicity of the knife. Not sure if you make these for sale, and this is what the market likes for this type of piece, or you are replicating historical precedent? Perhaps a simpler monochromatic sheath would better highlight the beautiful burl handle? Nice work all around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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