Here is a 6 bar Bowie. Each bar is 140 layers of 1084/15n20, and the handle is Claro Walnut. The fittings are Damascus and stainless steel. It's is 15-3/4" over all and the blade is 10-3/8". [IMG]http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t517/okiedonner/DDF7CA3B-3B83-4F46-80A3-F1868419476E-361-0000016CD9CDE283_zpsbce416c6.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t517/okiedonner/8DB3BF9F-199A-4BD8-BFA0-9F7B3C3E1648-361-0000016CE887F8EC_zpsb63d4b77.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t517/okiedonner/D82C1175-D6CE-4B8E-8ACE-1ADF122DC17B-361-0000016D55FB2410_zps08994660.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t517/okiedonner/3830975E-0692-4CCE-891C-334E3793A15D-361-0000016CFB9CB497_zps64afedcb.jpg[/IMG]

Ladder Pattern Damascus Hunter- FOR SALE-

Ladder Pattern Damascus Hunter with Damascus Guard; Spalted Tamarind Handle
_________FOR SALE__________

4 Bar Twist Damascus Hunter - SOLD -

4 bar twist pattern hunter with afzelia handle and custom sheath

"Mona"-FOR SALE

W-1 with Hamon and curly maple handle

My wife named her "Mona"

Chopper w/leather sheath

This chopper can cut down a 1" sapling in a single swing!

More early projects



stacked birch bark handle, random pattern damascus



random pattern damascus with makarta handle



4 bar twist with rosewood handle



Early Projects-First Bowie Knives

Ladder pattern damascus blade with oak burl handle

Turkish Ribbon Damascus with engraved guard

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Hi! I'm Cody Hofsommer and my passion is knifemaking. My passion is for blades that are not only functional but also artistic. I hope to add many photos of the knives I have made. Thanks for stopping by.