Bowie style knife

[olderdan]

I made this for my father in 1960 and Marvs post on renaissance wax has prompted me to unearth it and clean it up a bit. It is made from a sidecar leaf spring with aluminium bolster and pommel, the handle is made of copper/brass and fibre discs, I also experimented with acid etching which did not turn out that well. It was made in a garden shed with hand tools only and a carpenters vice, I had quite a time doing this in secret before presenting it to him as a birthday present.
It is 12 inches overall and was intended as a decorative piece as I had no means of heat treatment at the time.
He was very pleased with it as he loved all things American and had at the time an Indian and a Harley Davidson.
Time to get some of that wax.

[LMMasterMariner]

True masterpiece. Especially considering use of hand tools only. Does it require permit to carry it.
Thanks for sharing.
LMMasterMariner

[steamingbill]

Hey Dan,

That is rather stunning.

Bill

[Metalmuncher]

Very beautiful work!

[DIYer]

Thanks olderdan! We've added your Bowie Knife to our Knife Making category,
as well as to your builder page: olderdan's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Bowie Knife by olderdan

tags: knife

[rossbotics]

Nothing wrong with that Dan, bet your dad was proud of it

[olderdan]

thanks for the comment,
In the UK the largest knife that can be carried in public is a 3 inch folding pocket type, and if stopped you will need a reason for having it.

[hilerioal@outlook.com]

This piece of art is truly a gifted item You are blessed in many ways. There are blacksmiths (like myself) out there who cannot accomplish your talent
even with expensive equipment.
AL

[olderdan]

This piece of art is truly a gifted item You are blessed in many ways. There are blacksmiths (like myself) out there who cannot accomplish your talent
even with expensive equipment.
AL

Many thanks thats a real pat on the back, I have always enjoyed handwork as much as machining.

[MIGuy]

Wow, that is truly a beautiful knife. I don't generally care for them, as I prefer multi-tools, but yours really caught my eye!