Registered: 09/14/05
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Loc: Central Florida
I remember the "Bowles" knife as having a cattle skull or something like that. It was a "tip" of some type for a handle and a "KILLER" sheath! It was the best...pure and simple! Best, Capt. Chris
I think you mean this one. Rick used a walrus tip for the handle and David Perdue did the engraving and gold inlay. I think the skull which Rick scrimshawed on it is a steer. When I had it the scrimshaw was unsigned. It's changed hands a few times since I owned it and I think that at some point it was returned to Rick to be signed. Personally, I liked the uniqueness of an unsigned Bowles scrimshaw, but....different strokes for different folks I guess.
Regards, Doug
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Doug a/k/a/ Silverknife RKS#1835 silverknife1@aol.com NRA Life Member
New #12 - 8" Bear Bowie just in, can you believe ironwood, ss, brass fch, brass and black spacers, and #22 style handle with brass crows beak, wrist thong and black left-hand sheath. Another terrific knife from the guys at the shop.
Peter
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Peter Kaufman NRA Life GOA SAF RKCC CM-023 RKS #5642 SHAG # 005 Ironwood Nut Life is too short to have ugly knives
Registered: 09/14/05
Posts: 12863
Loc: Central Florida
Reminds me of a "bear" build we did here on the RKS forums a ways back (short ways)...except I think it was in something like California Buckeye Burl?? Great combo!! Best, Capt. Chris
Everybody, Here are some pictures of my Model#12,9-inch Sportsman's Bowie. I relly like the stag on this one and had to have it. This is my first #12 and will not be the last. These things are built like tanks.
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Jimmy Bedgood RKCC# CM-050 RKS#5929 HOG Member www.bedgoodknives.com