Robert Mayo Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Well i got around to actualy grinding and finishing this billet that i got from Phillip Patton quite a while ago. The blade is ground from just under 1/4" 1084/15N20 and is 6 5/8" to the guard with through tang const.. It has a stabilized redwood burl handle and copper fittings. I'm not sure if i should call it a fighter or a bowie that's why i'm asking you folks! Thanks for looking and your comments. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge9001 Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 i believe it could be safely called either. if your looking to sell it then let the market decide. which sells better bowie of fighter. I would imagine a fighter would sell better in a market with younger people, but a bowie would sell better with the outdoors crowd. after all no matter what ypou call it, that's a heck of a knife. good job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yesteryearforge Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Another OUTSTANDING job Robert. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radharc Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Very nice work. I would call it a humpback fighter because of the swell in the handle. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Coming from Arkansas I would call that a beaut of a Bowie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I will call it handsome and well done. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golgotha forge & anvil Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 gotta agree with Phil on that! but I believe I would call that well made knife a fighter... Gene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Mayo Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 Well i was leaning towards a fighter but so far the majority of people say bowie so bowie it is. Thanks for the kind words and comments folks. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sask Mark Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Very nice knife Mr. Mayo. It has very clean lines. Definitely something for me to aspire to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimini Twist Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Not a "hunchback" - although that's pretty accurate. How about a "Palmswell Bowie/Fighter?" BT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Mayo Posted December 3, 2010 Author Share Posted December 3, 2010 Very nice knife Mr. Mayo. It has very clean lines. Definitely something for me to aspire to. Thanks Mark By the way Mr. Mayo is my dad just call me Bob . I'm sure you will do great at it the main thing is take your time speed comes with experience . Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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