Every knife I make starts as raw material, whether that is a flat bar of steel, round, or something more out of the norm like an old plow blade. Handle materials are sourced as raw lumber, and dried/aged in house. I source my antler from trusted colleagues with an ethical and sustainable supply.
Hand forged bowie knife, in 52100 ball bearing steel.
Hand forged bowie knife, in Crucible L6 steel.
13.5" farriers rasp bowie, forged both by hand and with a power hammer.
11.5" bowie knife in 80CrV2 steel, forged both by hand and with a power hammer.
11.5" bowie forged from 52100 ball bearing steel, both hand and power hammer forging.