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Old 12-02-2013, 09:15 PM
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National Knife Museum Submission

A few months ago I was asked to submit a knife for display at the National Knife Museum. Well I am a bit late in getting it to them but I hope it was worth the wait.



Feather Bowie with an 11.5" blade. I like using different parts of the billet in the final project., The s guard is made using the first weld of a feather billet. and the pommel is the final weld just before it is split.





I used some really nice sanbar stag for the handle. It has a unique curve that lays right in the hand very comfortably.

The OAL of this beast is 17.25".

Oh and yes for those who might think they had seen this before, it is very similar to the Mona Lisa knife I made for the Boise Show. Hope you enjoy...


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Very nice, Chuck.
I'll have one in there, as well, come Blade Show time.


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Old 12-02-2013, 09:58 PM
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Thanks Karl. I looked at their proposal. They will have close to 100 knives in this display once finished.

Just noticed we had exactly the same post count.... how weird.


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Old 12-03-2013, 12:06 AM
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absolutely beautiful Chuck. you should be real proud of it

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Old 12-03-2013, 10:57 AM
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WOW Chuck! I'm LIK'IN that a LOT! You out did yourself!

Outstanding execution of the feather pattern......and the rest ain't bad either!


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Old 12-03-2013, 01:20 PM
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Wow!! That is absolutely beautimus and well thought out!
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Old 12-03-2013, 08:24 PM
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Thanks guys.. I am very happy with this one... Well thought out, that is why it is so darned late in getting to him. Had to get the vision first and it took a while to get there...


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Old 12-03-2013, 10:51 PM
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Wow! That's a real beauty! It will be a great addition to the museum.


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Like Ed said! wow! That is a real beauty, Chuck! That bright vein in the feather really is dramatic. Congrats on pulling off one awesome piece!!!!

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Old 12-08-2013, 04:34 PM
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Dana, that bright vein is pure nickel. Getting it in the right place with regards to the point was more difficult than I thought it should be. Had 3 other billets turn into other projects because the nickel went too far or not far enough. Thanks again for all the feedback.


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just love that pattern!!
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WOW!!!!! is the only way to describe that knife!! WOW!!! That is the most amazing pattern I've ever saw on a blade! WOW!!!!

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WOW; Very nice Chuck!


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