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Post by Student of Sword on Oct 8, 2011 15:09:27 GMT
I decided to commission a bowie, the make is chosen, but I am stuck between two blade profiles. The first bowie (Bowie A) is from a Wilson Tactical Custom Bowie, made by Burt Foster. The second bowie is from Jason Knight (Bowie B). They are just samples of what I envision.
Please vote on the two. Focus just on the blade profile and shape of the handle. Whichever I choose will be have hamon and the same exotic wood handle.
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Post by Vincent Dolan on Oct 8, 2011 15:11:50 GMT
A. Definitely A. Just something about that aggressive clip and the shape of the grip that appeals to me.
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Post by Kilted Cossack on Oct 8, 2011 15:44:58 GMT
I'll echo Vince on this one: A all the way. (All the way with A!) It kinds looks like a Persian fighter to me, and I'm a sucker for those. Not, of course, that I'd turn up my nose at B, but I prefer A.
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Post by chrisperoni on Oct 8, 2011 16:22:36 GMT
A.
Similar handles but I prefer the flattened sides on A as well as the swell and obtuse curve of the back. The blade profile on A is wicked and somewhat unique while still maintaining the feeling of a bowie- it's extreme but not incorrect. B has almost a kitchen knife look to the blade- sure it's a more traditional bowie but it just doesn't stand out enough.
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Post by Student of Sword on Oct 8, 2011 19:13:34 GMT
Thank you for all of your advices. I decide to go with Bowie A despite the fact that I like both. The reason is that I think I can get something like Bowie B second handed. The reason being that the type is more traditional bowie; hence more makers would make them. It is less likely that Bowie A would appear in the market second hand.
In case you are curious, the bladesmith is John Smith of Smith-Forge. The reason I chose him is because of his breath taking hamon.
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Oct 8, 2011 19:20:16 GMT
Though I like A better overall, I chose B because I like the traditional look better. The hamon and handle on A are absolutely gorgeous, but it has more of an Eastern dagger type profile. If I could get a similar look on the blade and handle of B as on A, I'd fall over dead from joy. John Smith is blowing up around here. His work is amazing. Congratulations.
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Post by Sébastien on Oct 8, 2011 19:31:31 GMT
I chose B because I really like traditionnal bowies like these, but A looks awesome too. I wouldn't mind having either of these
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Post by ghost on Oct 8, 2011 20:39:59 GMT
I chose B as well, just because it seems like it'll feel more authoritative in hand and will perform in some heavier chores a bit better.
The A has less weight towards the tip and will be very nimble - a better fighter imo.
....Not sure I'd ever do heavy work with such a beautiful hamon...wonder if it can even handle the pounding, but hey DH works well on kukris, but we're talking about .25" spines here
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Post by ghost on Oct 8, 2011 20:45:08 GMT
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Post by Derzis on Oct 8, 2011 21:24:53 GMT
For same "look", I chose B. Has more intimidating blade.
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Post by chuckinohio on Oct 9, 2011 1:59:20 GMT
The long clip on A doesn't really do it for me, so I voted B.
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Post by Talon on Oct 9, 2011 6:05:56 GMT
sice you're still going for a hamon and the wood scalesi vote B, classic bowie shape wins for me
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Post by Student of Sword on Oct 9, 2011 6:40:11 GMT
There have been several emails between John and I. I did not want this project to be my idea only; so I consult John as well. For me it was important that it is both something I want to commission as well as something John want to make that would satisfy his artistic urge. He wants to make a very big bowie, blade of 12-13 inches long. So the clip point seems to make more sense as well, otherwise the bowie would be too tip heavy. Regardless, it is going to be a monster of a bowie.
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Post by Madax132 on Oct 10, 2011 21:11:16 GMT
Love the long clip on A, maybe it's just me but B looks like a kitchen knife.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2011 17:41:30 GMT
now if this one just had a "coffin" style handle
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Post by Deepbluedave on Oct 24, 2012 11:37:46 GMT
Hey Student did you get your knife yet?, just come across this thread as I'm looking for a custom bowie as well.
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Post by demonskull on Oct 24, 2012 11:52:13 GMT
The second is more utilitarien, it looks sturdy enough for batoning and yet fast enough for a fighting knife.
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Post by SanMarc on Oct 24, 2012 19:50:01 GMT
Ahhhggghhh, threadnomancy!!!! I voted on a thread two years old!!!!
B cause its a Bowie, A is not no matter what you call it, Persion blade for sure......
....SanMarc.
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Post by Madax132 on Oct 26, 2012 0:00:12 GMT
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