i posted a couple of pics in an older thread, but i know lots of folks don't check back on old threads, so i wanted to post about this build in it's own thread. i know lots of you guys like the file knife designs and i am really pleased with this smaller bowie design. it is a WIP since i haven't finished the handle just yet. it should be fully finished this coming week. i went with a very dark etched finish that came out charcoal grey and bronze. hard to capture the colors in my bad pics, but it is very attractive in person.

dozer

Oh, big, big double-thumbs up!

thanks, i hope the handle works out. i am planning chocolate barbwire micarta bolsters with a black barbwire micarta balance. finished with small brass pins for a touch of tradition. working on that right now, but we have some weather moving in this weekend from the storm in the gulf. will post some pics of it when i get further along with the handle.

dozer

That’s slick! I like it

thanks, this time of year always makes me want to do a few outdoor type designs.

dozer

Looks like a very stylish and super functional design. Well done.

What is the blade & OAL?

much appreciated. the overall length is 8.5" and the blade is 3.75".

dozer

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much appreciated. the overall length is 8.5" and the blade is 3.75".

dozer

That's a good size for a defensive knife for IWB carry. And for clarification, I don't recommend the knife as a primary defensive weapon; but current philosophy advocates for a blade as a "get off me" tool to allow access to the firearm or to defend against an attempt to take the firearm. That size and Bowie design suits the purpose.

yeah, i thought it would be a nice general size for many tasks. handy little belt knife for any occasion.

dozer

the Dogman is done now. it really came together well. very happy with this one. almost don't want to sell this piece.

dozer

That is exquisite! A very fine looking blade

thank you, my friend. i am pretty happy with this design. i can see it becoming a standard model. love the bowie style knives.

dozer

working up another Dogman bowie variant this weekend. the handle is a bit different on this new one. i found a nice file of the right size for this one. this file is pretty thick, though. trying to decide if i should put a thin handle on this one with the tang skeletonized to keep the balance correct, OR i might just leave the tang naked and jazz it up a bit with some tang holes, heavily chamfered edges, etc. what do you guys think?

dozer

I vote for a handle. The example you posted last year looks amazing

thanks and i agree. this one will be getting a very nice handle. i will post up some pics when it is done.

dozer

finally got this one finished up. just needs the final sharpening. we went with faux antique ivory with thick black micarta liners and large copper pins.

dozer

That is super nice!

thank you, my friend. that antique ivory really came to life once it was brought up to 600gr and polished.

dozer

Wow! Well done.

Todd

much appreciated. i have another set of these faux ivory scales. i have to find a knife to put them on now. here are a couple more shots in different lighting. notice the great, new business cards. those were designed and printed by our great forum friend, @pbramlett. can't thank him enough.

dozer

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