kimmolilja
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bowie my way.Here ia bowie knife i'm almoust finished with. The blade i did from DMo5 steel and it's about 20cm length so it's not a small knife  .
The handle i did from pocken holtz and brass. Just the sheath to do and then it's on the way.
What do you think??
/Kimmo Lilja
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death stretch
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the best as usual
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Gin
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It really is beautiful work Kimmo.
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yoggerman
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very very nice..............
once again youve made me envious............lol
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alec brickie
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very nice. how long did that take to make?
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fish
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bdooly awfull! send it to me i will take it off your hands........lol
nice as always,any details?
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kimmolilja
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reHi and thank's my friends.
This Dmo5 steel is very hard to grind and shape. The steel was half under water when i cut out the blade slowly. Otherwise it would be to warm and brittle. But it's a very nice steel. Gets very sharp and holds the edge very well.
/Kimmo Lilja
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deadshot
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nice knife there m8 atb
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Barapoi
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Kimmo,
Absolutey Brilliant!!!!!!
Scandi design crossed with American tradition (even though the first Bowie Knives were made 15Km from where I was born in Northern England!).
It is simple in it's design, elegant, and the way you have used the crosscut Poken Holz wood for the handle is fantastic! - no big bolsters or guards, just a big blade for utilitary work.
You have given me great "food for thought", as I realise that some of the bigger Scandi knives (Leuku's etc:) can be modified to produce something like yours.
You have got my mind working now, I thank you for your inspiration, and please do not stop making Knives when you have the time!
Regards
Barapoi
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Gin
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| Barapoi wrote: | Kimmo,
Absolutey Brilliant!!!!!!
Scandi design crossed with American tradition (even though the first Bowie Knives were made 15Km from where I was born in Northern England!).
It is simple in it's design, elegant, and the way you have used the crosscut Poken Holz wood for the handle is fantastic! - no big bolsters or guards, just a big blade for utilitary work.
You have given me great "food for thought", as I realise that some of the bigger Scandi knives (Leuku's etc:) can be modified to produce something like yours.
You have got my mind working now, I thank you for your inspiration, and please do not stop making Knives when you have the time!
Regards
Barapoi |
Hi Barapoi
Can you give more info, on those first Bowies,- very interesting. I'm from northern England.
Regards
Gin
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kimmolilja
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reThank's for your nice comment's barapoi. I try my best.
I'm not a fan of fingerguards and that's why i dont use them.
Have you done knifes lately?? Please post some pics if you have.
/Kimmo Lilja
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Barapoi
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Kimmo & Gin - a replyKimmo,
I have about 3 or 4 knives in various stages of completion, I will post pictures when I am fully satisfied that they are worth posting. I am still learning about knife making, making many mistakes, But your knives keep me inspired to never give up, and keep trying harder.
Gin,
Many of the early Bowie knives that were mass produced were made in Sheffield ( Cutlery Capitol of the world and only 12Km from where I was born ) and exported to the US. I suggest you have a look on the web at the many Knife forums.
Regards to you both,
Barapoi
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