DIY Bowie Knife

by paolobertoncin in Workshop > Metalworking

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DIY Bowie Knife

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A lot of time I saw on instructables many good finished well done knives so I attempt to make my own Bowie knife making all step to obtain a good knife hope I do it.

Step 1

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choice the right reclaimed iron and tracing the knife

Forging

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on a charcoal forge with manual air addition

Hardening

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Hardening in mineral oil then make some decoration on the blade

Making the Hand Held

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must use a good quality hard wood and a good epoxy resin

Finishing

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A lot of time with fine sanding paper polish and wax

Hope I made a good Bowie Knife

Leather Sheath

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The Bowie knife need it

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