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Octo Bowie


Karl B. Andersen

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Love the patern on the blade! Not to much and not to little.

Men are just boys with bigger toys!

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I Really like the shape of the blade and handle!

"Old dogs care about you even when you make mistakes" - Tom HALL - Old Dogs, Children and Watermelon wine.

 

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I got turned on to angular handles from Rob Hudson's work... I really like how this one turned out, that hamon is amazing!

George Ezell, bladesmith

" How much useful knowledge is lost by the scattered forms in which it is ushered to the world! How many solitary students spend half their lives in making discoveries which had been perfected a century before their time, for want of a condensed exhibition of what is known."
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Karl, How come this bowie is more relaxing to make than a different bowie? Nice bowie, hope Atlanta pays off for you.

 

Hey, Ray! I hope Atlanta pays off for me, too.

I always file all my handles to shape. So, filing this octagonal handle so all the facets come out right makes me slow down and take my time. I really enjoy watching all the flats slowly come to shape.

I just enjoy it a lot - go figure.

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Hey, Ray! I hope Atlanta pays off for me, too.

I always file all my handles to shape. So, filing this octagonal handle so all the facets come out right makes me slow down and take my time. I really enjoy watching all the flats slowly come to shape.

I just enjoy it a lot - go figure.

 

Karl, Thanks for the explanation. I prefer a 50 grit belt instead of a file. Once you turn into one of us seniors you'll understand. I just enjoy being in my shop.

Raymond Richard

www.hawknknives.com

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Karl, Thanks for the explanation. I prefer a 50 grit belt instead of a file. Once you turn into one of us seniors you'll understand. I just enjoy being in my shop.

 

Ray, using the Nicholson cabinet maker's rasps will remove material so fast a fella can get in trouble.

Ray, I'm only 2 years from 60 and get "senior" discount at all the restaurants.

How long have you considered yourself "senior"? Do I qualify?

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I really like the design of your Bowie. It looks rugged but comfortable. The blade design is superb as is the Sombrero knife on your other post.

Also glad to see there are other "Seniors" on here. Makes the backaches and sore hands not seem so bad since I'm not the only one. (70 this year).

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