April 6, 20206 yr This Bowie knife was hand forged using 1095 high carbon steel. The guard is 1018 mild steel and the handle is Sonoran Desert Ironwood. The overall length is 15-1/4 inches.
April 6, 20206 yr Welcome aboard Tim, that's a good looking Bowie. As a personal preference, I like the coffin style handles. Wonder if you have read this yet? READ THIS FIRST It will help in getting the best out of the forum with tips like editing your profile to show your location and many other tips.
April 6, 20206 yr Mr. T. L., Lovely bowie knife. Mr. T. P., What is a "Nitmis" (NTMS). Thank you. SLAG.
April 6, 20206 yr Author Thanks for the welcome! Yes, of course I remember you Bogiron. The days of the Neo Tribal Metalsmiths were a blast. We were the Outlaws of Knifemaking and ruffled a lot of old feathers back then. Now it's a just shadow of what it could of been. Good to see you're still hammerin! Forge On!
April 6, 20206 yr I think that the popular JABOD forge looks like a variation on the washtub forge. I'm happy the see you are still around too *and* still hammering!
April 6, 20206 yr Author There is a lot of modern variations to my Charcoal Burning Washtub Forge design and it's all good. I'm very happy to have been able to contribute to the community. Now I'm just an old xxxx that few remember lol. I'm still hammering though. I live in a 16ft travel trailer and follow the seasons but I have my portable shop that goes everywhere with us. Knives are a great item to barter with on the road.
April 6, 20206 yr Welcome aboard Tim, glad to have you. My first reaction was. . . Is That THE. . . ? I'm not a bladesmith guy but know your name. We LOVE pictures. Frosty The Lucky.
April 7, 20206 yr The Tim LIvely washtub forge lives on here, can't tell how many new folks have been advised to build one.
April 7, 20206 yr Tim, Many references have been made to your washtub forge on the site. Welcome to IForgeIron.
April 7, 20206 yr Welcome aboard. I'm honored to make your acquaintance. It's pretty cool that the guy who popularized the washtub forge that's a close relative of the side blast jabod that I'm so fond of is finally a member here. There's been many a beginner blacksmith who without you pointing out that it doesn't take much to build a forge wouldn't have ever gotten into the craft and I thank you. That's a mighty nice looking knife too. On my little phone it looked at first glance to be a pattern welded blade until I magnified it and realized it wasn't. Don't be a stranger and welcome aboard. Pnut
April 7, 20206 yr I know of you by reputation, so it's great to have you here! Looking forward to more of your contributions!
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