Forging a D-Guard Bowie from Leaf Spring

Yep, I lost a bit of footage.... ouch.
However, this knife turned out beautifully! Rough forged finish, beautiful lines, and attention to detail make this knife stand out in any crowd.
If you'd like to order a knife, please email me at [e-mail]
You can also visit my website IronRidgeOutdoors.com
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"Loopster" by Kevin MacLeod
"Octoblues" by Kevin MacLeod

[@derrickguffey4775]

Out of all the old knives I think the D-Guard Bowie is my favorite. A massive imposing knife that can really make a difference in life or death situations. And not an exceptionally easy knife to make. I know I've made one myself.

[@garetkonigsfeld2]

Really nice piece of stag for the handle The whole knife came out really good nice job

[@ironridgeoutdoors]

Thanks!

[@alibakhshandegan896]

Piece of art ❤️

[@ironridgeoutdoors]

Thanks!

[@clydetroutman8887]

That is one fine looking bowie

[@ironridgeoutdoors]

Thank you very much.

[@tomasjasicek3489]

Beautiful Confederate bowie👍👍👍👍..very nice

[@ironridgeoutdoors]

Thanks!

[@mr.bullionnaire9748]

Impressive bowie.👏

[@ironridgeoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@maplecreekcutlery]

Great work!

[@ironridgeoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@clydetroutman8887]

I'm liking that blade, it the perfect bowie I'm my minds eye, just what I imagine when I think bowie.

[@ironridgeoutdoors]

Many thanks!

[@user-bv7mt1dr3c]

This is nice I watching japan

[@user-zy9mx7mb9t]

Шикарный Боуи!!!!

[@bobdole7701]

I want one bro!

[@ironridgeoutdoors]

Email me and let's make it happen!

[@Cloudstrife112233]

Oh shoot! I just saw you post this in Bladesmithing for beginners yesterday. I said I was adding it to my inspiration folder. Didn't realize that this is you. Small world.

[@ironridgeoutdoors]

Small world indeed!

[@Cloudstrife112233]

@@ironridgeoutdoors I've been wanting to make a D-Guard knife for a while, but it's still a bit out of purview for now, until I get a few more things set up in my shop (and finish clearing out my shop so I can actually use it). But this is a great knife and I love your videos.

[@ironridgeoutdoors]

@@Cloudstrife112233 thanks. This was my first time making one. I spent at least 15 hours getting the handle to fit all together. Hopefully it'll go smoother the next time around.

[@luismigueldominguez5487]

I don't like bowies, but.... Excellent work Sir.

[@ironridgeoutdoors]

Thank you 👍

[@derrickguffey4775]

A well made Bowie is an incredible blade and an overall survival tool.

[@johnfitzhugh2871]

Beautiful and badSSS!!!!

[@ironridgeoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@MCFrontierGoods]

very cool!!

[@ironridgeoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@jackmeyers7805]

Excellent knife but it'd be a lot easier to forge if you let it get up to temp.

[@sidneifernando-iw1jv]

Da hora

[@seth.j.meyers5954]

❤👍

[@cutelariar.jsouza9960]

Parabéns

[@ironridgeoutdoors]

Thanks 👍

[@codyjarvis3426]

I've lately been making knifes with deerhorn handles , no forge just angle grinding the shapes and putting on handle . I drill holes in the horn like everyone does. I just noticed your drill bit . Is this somthing you took the time to do , and allows u to mill out what's left between holes ? I'm intrested if so . How do I do it , for standard size iron bit...thanks new sub.

[@ironridgeoutdoors]

I bought that bit off of Amazon. Here is the link for it: amzn.to/3EAYAGK I also really like the Rotozip bits for my dremel. They work better for smaller areas in my opinion. amzn.to/3hLCqJ1

[@rangered2010]

Must have taken a year to forge that with that tiny hammer!

[@ironridgeoutdoors]

Haha, I used a larger hammer to forge the profile of the blade. I like the smaller one for forging in the bevels and details.

[@neo_cavalier]

Awesome knife! How much do these sell for?

[@ironridgeoutdoors]

Thank you. My knives generally go for $200- $1000 depending on customization and materials. This one is one was around $700 with a hand tooled leather sheath.

[@timothybrochu5029]

Hey man where do sell theses knifes at. Do you have a website

[@ironridgeoutdoors]

I do have a website. IronRidgeOutdoors.com You can also email me at [e-mail]

[@sasquatchycowboy5585]

How much?

[@ironridgeoutdoors]

Around $700-$900, depending on size, materials, customizations, etc. Feel free to email if you're interested and we can spec one out to get an exact price.