Rossr Report post Posted October 17, 2019 This is a custom Bowie knive I just finished. Stock removal knife out if O-1 elk antler and wood handle. Leathe sheath with Bowie tie hold down and removable belt loop. As always open to constructive comments! Ross Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toxo Report post Posted October 18, 2019 Excellent work. That handle looks like a great fit in the hand. In fact that knife is sliding nowhere, no matter how wet or bloody. Good job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TargetRockLeather Report post Posted October 18, 2019 Both knife and sheath are absolutely beautiful. I really like the removable belt loop. I've been wanting to do something like that for myself. I have to ask about the red foot prints. Does that have some special meaning? Seems like a random design to put on a rugged looking outdoorsman's rig. It looks like you've inlaid that behind the face of the sheath? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wizard of tragacanth Report post Posted October 18, 2019 Ross, what a nice Bowie. I have seen your antler/handle work before, which is of course, very nice. This time you stunned me with the overall shape, design and finish of the blade and hand-guard. Wow! Love that hand-guard. I have never seen anything like that "sling" attachment. Quite unusual, and cool. Is that your own design? nick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rossr Report post Posted October 18, 2019 1 hour ago, toxo said: Excellent work. That handle looks like a great fit in the hand. In fact that knife is sliding nowhere, no matter how wet or bloody. Good job. It does fit the hand nicely. I've had several comments about that and everyone who has held it agrees Thank you 1 hour ago, TargetRockLeather said: Both knife and sheath are absolutely beautiful. I really like the removable belt loop. I've been wanting to do something like that for myself. I have to ask about the red foot prints. Does that have some special meaning? Seems like a random design to put on a rugged looking outdoorsman's rig. It looks like you've inlaid that behind the face of the sheath? The footprints have special meaning to the new owner. Kinda a trademark of sorts. I have to remember to ask why they are important to him as I believe there is some meaning behind it. Yes I actually ran the leather through the splitter then cut out the foot prints and the put red leather behind it. Glued it back together and sewed around the foot prints. Here I realize next time I will run the red leather the whole way so I dont have a bump around the foot prints. I did skive around the red but it's still noticable. Although it's ok imo. I think if I went o the edgea and skiver there it might have been better. 1 hour ago, wizard of tragacanth said: Ross, what a nice Bowie. I have seen your antler/handle work before, which is of course, very nice. This time you stunned me with the overall shape, design and finish of the blade and hand-guard. Wow! Love that hand-guard. I have never seen anything like that "sling" attachment. Quite unusual, and cool. Is that your own design? nick Nick, No it's not my design I've seen them before on some knives. Just my take on it. The brass button or knob if u will. I turned on a lathe so its bigger which I liked. My thought on it was with such a large knife if you wanted to just keep it in a pack you can juse the sheath and bow tie strap. If you want it on your belt you can put the belt loop on it. The other issue I had was the large guard. If I looped the back piece around I felt it would have been very large towards the top and would have needed a large wedge. I thought that would look funny at best and not fit great either. Hope that makes sense Thanks for the nice thoughts. Ross Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sofaspud Report post Posted October 18, 2019 I like the sheath a lot, but I like the knife even more! That is a nice piece of work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billybopp Report post Posted October 19, 2019 Both knife and scabbard are very nice indeed! I love the way you did the removable belt hanger too. Great idea! - Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rossr Report post Posted October 19, 2019 15 hours ago, Sofaspud said: I like the sheath a lot, but I like the knife even more! That is a nice piece of work! Appreciate that. Thank you. 4 minutes ago, billybopp said: Both knife and scabbard are very nice indeed! I love the way you did the removable belt hanger too. Great idea! - Bill Not my idea but something I've seen I am happy with the results for sure. Thanks Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwican Report post Posted October 19, 2019 That whole rig is awesome ! Totally needs to be in a movie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rossr Report post Posted October 20, 2019 3 hours ago, kiwican said: That whole rig is awesome ! Totally needs to be in a movie Wouldnt that be something! Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted October 29, 2019 Yep, I'd be proud to carry that. 'Cept ya kant, here in the great state of Texas... YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rossr Report post Posted October 29, 2019 8 hours ago, YinTx said: Yep, I'd be proud to carry that. 'Cept ya kant, here in the great state of Texas... YinTx That surprises me. Size the issue? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted October 31, 2019 On 10/29/2019 at 5:49 AM, Rossr said: That surprises me. Size the issue? Not sure. Texas penal code 46.02 prohibits the carrying of prohibited weapons unless in your own premises or en-route to your own vehicle or watercraft. You can own them, make them, sell them apparently, but can't carry em. 46.01(6) defines an illegal knife as a blade over 5 1/2 inches, something designed to cut or stab by being thrown, a dagger, a bowie knife, a sword, and a spear amongst other things. It seems to be called out by name specifically, no idea why. May have something to do with being pointy, or having two edges sharp? A switchblade knife however, that does not meet definitions of other prohibited weapons, is a-ok it seems. YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted October 31, 2019 Awesome work on both!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rossr Report post Posted November 1, 2019 4 hours ago, YinTx said: Not sure. Texas penal code 46.02 prohibits the carrying of prohibited weapons unless in your own premises or en-route to your own vehicle or watercraft. You can own them, make them, sell them apparently, but can't carry em. 46.01(6) defines an illegal knife as a blade over 5 1/2 inches, something designed to cut or stab by being thrown, a dagger, a bowie knife, a sword, and a spear amongst other things. It seems to be called out by name specifically, no idea why. May have something to do with being pointy, or having two edges sharp? A switchblade knife however, that does not meet definitions of other prohibited weapons, is a-ok it seems. YinTx Go figure! 12 minutes ago, chuck123wapati said: Awesome work on both!!!! Thank you sir! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vikefan Report post Posted November 1, 2019 Awesome Knife Sheath design.. Convertible style! Great job! Vikefan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rossr Report post Posted November 1, 2019 4 hours ago, Vikefan said: Awesome Knife Sheath design.. Convertible style! Great job! Vikefan Thanks. I do wonder if it will ever get used without the belt loop but it still has benefits ifnthe owner chooses... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted November 1, 2019 I like everything about that set-up @Rossr. I'm usually not a fan of antler handles due to lack of ambidexterity but one cannot argue with the overall aesthetic of that knife and its pants. Beautiful all the way around. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rossr Report post Posted November 11, 2019 On 11/1/2019 at 9:14 AM, battlemunky said: I like everything about that set-up @Rossr. I'm usually not a fan of antler handles due to lack of ambidexterity but one cannot argue with the overall aesthetic of that knife and its pants. Beautiful all the way around. Thanks battlemunky. I appreciate the nice thoughts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cardinal leather Report post Posted November 12, 2019 Rossr, I like all your knives but have to say the is one of your top knife designs. A lot of the Bowie's that i see are not balanced, ( at least to my eye) to big in the blade and to small in the handle. This one is well balanced with both blade and enough handle for a great grip wet or dry. nicely done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rossr Report post Posted November 12, 2019 11 hours ago, cardinal leather said: Rossr, I like all your knives but have to say the is one of your top knife designs. A lot of the Bowie's that i see are not balanced, ( at least to my eye) to big in the blade and to small in the handle. This one is well balanced with both blade and enough handle for a great grip wet or dry. nicely done. Cardinal, Thanks for the compliment. I do my best to achieve balance when I make any knife. Sometimes I get it right sometimes I don't. I always shoot for comfort and usability and I want the weight balance to be correct as well. Meaning not too heavy in front or back but a nice middle range if that makes sense. I was tickled how well this one came out in that regard. Thanks for mentioning it! Ross Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
