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Greetings all,
First off, I'd like to share a terrific damascus bowie by Matt Roberts that landed on my doorstep a short while ago. This Matt's first effort at a coffin handle, and it gave him fits. By my count, two previous handles on this blade were demolished because Matt wasn't happy with them. His perseverance certainly paid off.
This is the first knife I have owned with Curly Movingui wood. Heck, I'd never even heard of it before! It is quite stunning - the depth, shimmer and vibrancy of Koa but more dense and solid.
The 1084 / 15n20 damascus is rendered in a stunning pattern.
Blade length 8", overall 12.75"
416 ss guard
Sheath by maker.
Beautifully photographed (as always) by Coop.
Now about Best Bowie - due to some personal circumstances, I will not be able to run the thread this year. I don't know if Lorien is able to take it up on his own (or at all for that matter) but if it is to be run this year it seems that someone will have to step into the breach.
Past threads are there for reference - feel free to cut and paste the rules and just roll with it. Nominations traditionally open on Dec 26th and we try to select a final overall winner by Jan 1st. I will definitely try to participate, but I just won't have the time avaialable to minitor and run the contest this year.
And whether or not it happens this year, I'll certainly aim to run it again in 2021.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!
Roger
First off, I'd like to share a terrific damascus bowie by Matt Roberts that landed on my doorstep a short while ago. This Matt's first effort at a coffin handle, and it gave him fits. By my count, two previous handles on this blade were demolished because Matt wasn't happy with them. His perseverance certainly paid off.
This is the first knife I have owned with Curly Movingui wood. Heck, I'd never even heard of it before! It is quite stunning - the depth, shimmer and vibrancy of Koa but more dense and solid.
The 1084 / 15n20 damascus is rendered in a stunning pattern.
Blade length 8", overall 12.75"
416 ss guard
Sheath by maker.
Beautifully photographed (as always) by Coop.
Now about Best Bowie - due to some personal circumstances, I will not be able to run the thread this year. I don't know if Lorien is able to take it up on his own (or at all for that matter) but if it is to be run this year it seems that someone will have to step into the breach.
Past threads are there for reference - feel free to cut and paste the rules and just roll with it. Nominations traditionally open on Dec 26th and we try to select a final overall winner by Jan 1st. I will definitely try to participate, but I just won't have the time avaialable to minitor and run the contest this year.
And whether or not it happens this year, I'll certainly aim to run it again in 2021.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!
Roger