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Searles inspired Bowie Knife
« on: November 03, 2019, 09:10:58 PM »
Forged this one a couple of months ago but finally got around to finishing it yesterday.  It is a Searles inspired Bowie. 9 1/4"x 1 1/2" x 3/16" 1084 hi carbon forged blade, 14" overall length with file worked oval nickel guard, rosewood handle, with coin silver bolster and end cap.










Offline msellers

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Re: Searles inspired Bowie Knife
« Reply #1 on: November 03, 2019, 09:16:05 PM »
Very nice, have always liked the lines of the Searles Bowies.
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Re: Searles inspired Bowie Knife
« Reply #2 on: November 03, 2019, 09:28:31 PM »
sweet looking
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Re: Searles inspired Bowie Knife
« Reply #3 on: November 03, 2019, 10:02:28 PM »
Nicely done -- I also like the lines of the Searles Bowies and this one does not disappoint!
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Re: Searles inspired Bowie Knife
« Reply #4 on: November 04, 2019, 03:52:03 AM »
thank you gentlemen.  The Searles has always been one of my favorite designs.  I love the rosewood, but I am working towards attempting the actual Searles design with the ebony handle, the silver pins, checkering and intricate silver bolster and end cap.  I think it will be a goal for 2nd half of 2020.