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Main Discussion Area => Primitive Skills => Topic started by: Almostpighunter on February 12, 2012, 01:37:39 am

Title: New Bowie Knife
Post by: Almostpighunter on February 12, 2012, 01:37:39 am

Just finished putting this together. Knife blank is from Texas Knifemaker Supply (Buffalo Bowie) and the antler is Red Stag. Ihaven't put a finish/sealer on the antler yet and was wondering if anyone had some advice. Want something glossy, but has a durable and hard finish to it. Some of the other finishes I've used on knife handles got sticky/tacky after long periods of holding/cutting/skinning and would like to avoid that.

Appreciate any input! Thanks guys!

Title: Re: New Bowie Knife
Post by: Pat B on February 12, 2012, 01:47:41 am

I wouldn't put any finish on it. Let hand oil be the finish.

Title: Re: New Bowie Knife
Post by: bubby on February 12, 2012, 02:59:04 am

what Pat said, look's nice, Bub

Title: Re: New Bowie Knife
Post by: stickbender on February 12, 2012, 03:06:28 am

     I wouldn't bother trying to finish the handle with anything either, but to my "Own personal taste" I would shorten the handle to the first notch on the bottom of the grip, and round the top to meet it.  If you can understand what I mean.  Other than my own taste, that is a nice knife! ;)

                                            Wayne

Title: Re: New Bowie Knife
Post by: bryan irwin on February 12, 2012, 10:14:13 pm

looks cool leave it as is.

Title: Re: New Bowie Knife
Post by: half eye on February 12, 2012, 10:31:22 pm

watch yer top-knot pilgrim !!!!! 8)
rich

Title: Re: New Bowie Knife
Post by: Pappy on February 13, 2012, 09:18:26 am

Now that is sweet,beautiful. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: New Bowie Knife
Post by: cracker on February 13, 2012, 09:26:14 am

Very cool.

Title: Re: New Bowie Knife
Post by: Almostpighunter on February 14, 2012, 04:06:15 am

Thanks for all the kind words guys! Looks like I'm going to leave it as is and let the "Hand Oil" (ala Pat B  ;D) be the finish.

Title: Re: New Bowie Knife
Post by: Will H on February 19, 2012, 01:19:45 pm

MAN I like that knife!!! That is SWEET  :) :) :)

Title: Re: New Bowie Knife
Post by: okiecountryboy on February 19, 2012, 10:29:23 pm

Well, pretty much what everyone else has said. 
That is one nice knife! Would not change a thing.

Ron

Title: Re: New Bowie Knife
Post by: criveraville on February 20, 2012, 12:02:03 am

Mike that's one sweet looking knife. I agree with oiling aw la Pat. You better hurry and send it to me so I can start oiling it down for you  ;)

Cipriano