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Specs for the B.U.K. This is a no-frills, no-nonsense, low-profile work knife. These B.U.K.'s are forged from 1/8" thick high carbon steel (6" overall with a 2 3/4" cutting edge) and have a satin finish. The handle scales are 1/8" thick (normally Micarta or G-10) with a pin and lanyard liner...

Here's pix of a bowie I just completed (on it's way to Chuck Ward for pix now). She's got a 10" blade of 420+ layers of raindrop damascus forged from 1095 & 15N20 high carbon steels. The S-guard is forged from matching raindrop pattern steel (same billet) with clam-shell tips. The handle is...

Hello All, Time to share, I actually finished this piece a short time ago but, was waiting for the copper liners and pins to patina up juuust right. So here's my latest work with sheath-man John Cohea. I hope you like her. J. This Coffin Bowie knife has a multi-quenched blade of W2 high...

Hello all, I've had many requests to start making Kitchen knives over the years and have played around with some (including a few local restaurants I've begun working with). I've been working on a few styles in particular and feel are ready to be added to my line of knives. These will appear in...

Thanks guys, that's my favorite too.

Hello all, Here is a new Neck Knife design I've been playing with, the "Thumbnail". She's a small but, (since I've been asked about such) a thicker/heavier necker with the grip of a push-dagger but, single edged to stay legal and take on tough jobs. I hope you like them. Also, I have a...

I used stainless pin stock to give a bit of contrast to the WI. The etchant darkened it enough so it wasn't "shiney". I did the same with the stainless handle bolts after working them over and then added a bit or patina to the copper as well.

Here are a couple pix of the completed project by Mr. Ward himself... ... now it's onto Atlanta!

That is a fantastic knife this this was a really great thread Bruce. Your work has always been an inspiration and I always have a huge appreciation for those who are willing to show how they do things, not just what they did. All your awards and accolades are, more than, well earned...

.... and, now she's sold.

Hello all, Here is another in a series of knife/sheath combinations done with period sheath-maker John Cohea. A railroad spike knife but, with a bit of a twist to the idea. I hope you like it. Thanks again, J. ~~~ also, I have John's "Basic Rawhide Sheath Construction" DVD available as...

Hey all, Just finished putting this one all together for the upcoming Blade Show. Trying to make sure I have a few pieces on the table. This piece has a high carbon steel tile mosaic damascus blade of "tumbling stars". The guard is canister welded "frontier" damascus. The handle is...

Hey Doug, sorry someone just snatched that one. I'd be glad to make you another though. Just let me know.

The Full-tang Drop-point knife blade is sold. Thanks again, J.

Hey all, Here are three new blades I was able to make between orders so you can make your own hand forged, high carbon steel knife. The first is a 4 1/2" small, hidden-tang Bowie blade forged from multi-quenched W1 high carbon steel with forged flats and an etched finish. Price: $110.00...

Here's one of those blocks of wood you sent me...finally done. J.

I made this one while teaching one of my students how to make canister damascus. He wanted to know about all those "striped tactical" blades he see's in the magazines. I told him, instead of adding a coating to the surface of your steel... change your steel. We simply took a square can and added...

Here are a few better pix. She's on her way to 'ole Miss now. I'll like her even more after that copper patina's up a bit.

These are just some crummy shop pix but, I'm finishing this one up today. John Cohea and I have been discussing doing a big period-style Bowie so I put this one together and will be sending it out to him tomorrow to work his magic. After that, she's going to Mr. Ward for a real nice pix...

This finish took awhile to become popular for me but, everyone seems to love it now. I'm doing a ton of blades with the boiled-mustard look. Here's a Bowie I just finished for a gent where all the fittings match the blade as well... This Big Bowie has a 10" blade forged from 5160 high...