Ringed Gamblers Bowie

[Bruce Bump]

This one is a forged W2 blade with a wavy clay coated heat treatment. I didnt take many pictures but here are a few I did take. The guard is heated with a torch and bend and re-bent until it fit the handle block. It was a pain but I think it going to work out and has the look I was hoping for.

I'm going to spend the extra for engraving so come back and have a look. The Koa wood is exceptional and has been stabilized. Oh I decided the handle was too short so now I ground the pommel thin for a spacer and added another pommel.

 

[Luke Smart]

Looking exceptional. You make it look so easy. Is the guard steel?

Luke

 

[Jeff Pearce]

I like that design a lot ...will it be ready for the Boise show..

 

[murphda2]

Wow!!! Enough said.

 

[MLazyB]

Bruce, This is over the top for me. Will this beauty be going to Boise PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEE.:biggrin: I just need to look at it in person.

Bruce
MLazyB Custom Knives
ABS Journeyman Smith

 

[Roger Pinnock]

I am digging the "ring and a half" design on this piece. Very slick.

Roger

 

[Bruce Bump]

Thanks Guys!
Yep this one will be on the table in Boise among a few more I hope.

 

[Winterbear]

Bruce, that looks amazing! Looking forward to attending the boise show so I can see your stuff and introduce myself.
Chris

 

[roughcountry]

All right. Really like it so far. Gonna check in real regular now.
Thanks for the extra time it takes to take us along Bruce.

 

[Bruce Bump]

Bruce, that looks amazing! Looking forward to attending the boise show so I can see your stuff and introduce myself.
Chris

Hi Chris. Welcome! Yes please stop by my table. It will be good to meet you too.

 

[Bruce Bump]

Hi Robin,
I like that little pussy cat in your avatar. How about emailing me the full size picture.

All right. Really like it so far. Gonna check in real regular now.
Thanks for the extra time it takes to take us along Bruce.

 

[ddavelarsen]

Bruce is there anything you can't do? Man this is going to be something special, wish I was gonna be in Boise to see you and your work again! Simply mind-blowing. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Denny Eller]

Bruce, do you mind driving through Kentucky on your way to Boise? I'd love to see that Bowie up close and even hold it for a month or so.

 

[Rudy Joly]

The bar just keeps getting higher.
There's more new things to absorb with every wip you start. Your work is always inspiring Bruce.

Thanks,
Rudy

 

[roughcountry]

I'll send the uncropped picture Bruce. I figured it was ok to show a cat here if a dog was involved getting the picture:biggrin:

 

[Bruce Bump]

Yesterday I sent the guard, spacer and new extended pommel to Jere Davidson for the engraving. We talked about English Schrolls. They are small and several of them in a tight place which I think would be proper for this compact little bowie. While the parts are goine I can work on finishing the koa wood handle and rub out, etch and polish the blade. I hope the hamon pops up, right now its barely visible.

 

[Allen Newberry]

What a fun knife! I will have to follow this one closely.

 

[stabber]

Awesome Bruce! I was at my friend Mike's (missinglink's) house yesterday Admiring the work of yours he has. Incredible!!

 

[Fred Rowe]

I love the design work you do. Always interesting and inspiring.

Fred

 

[ddavelarsen]

Bruce this is going to be a stunning piece of work! Can't wait to see the next pictures.