I have had a design in my head for a knife for about a year now and nothing I have found is exactly what I'm looking for.
Basically what I am looking for is a classic western ring guard Bowie. Thick maybe 3/16"-1/4", 7" long clip point blade no more than 2" Probably more like 1-1/2" or 1-3/4" wide made from 1095 or similar steel, Brass or polished steel ring guard, approx 1" diameter ring, full tang, 5" handle with Stag scales and maybe or maybe not coffin shaped.
What do you think, is it possible? Or am I nuts?
I'm sure this wouldn't be a cheap endeavor anyway and I'm really not ready to get anything started, but knowing there are so many talented makers right here on INGO I figured I would throw the idea out there to see if there is any interest locally first before I went seeking an ultra high dollar nationally known custom maker.
Basically what I am looking for is a classic western ring guard Bowie. Thick maybe 3/16"-1/4", 7" long clip point blade no more than 2" Probably more like 1-1/2" or 1-3/4" wide made from 1095 or similar steel, Brass or polished steel ring guard, approx 1" diameter ring, full tang, 5" handle with Stag scales and maybe or maybe not coffin shaped.
What do you think, is it possible? Or am I nuts?
I'm sure this wouldn't be a cheap endeavor anyway and I'm really not ready to get anything started, but knowing there are so many talented makers right here on INGO I figured I would throw the idea out there to see if there is any interest locally first before I went seeking an ultra high dollar nationally known custom maker.
Last edited: