Making a Harpoon point Bowie with an Elk antler handle

Hello everyone and welcome to the forge, In this week's video I make my entry for the 2021 Bowie Knife Challenge. #Bowie #challenge
Voting has closed.
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@Brackin Blades Forge
@Encik Alee
@Faraway Forge
@Fire Creek Forge
@Green Beetle
@HANS
@House / Work
@Old Hickory Forge
@Red Beard Ops
@RvD Knives
@Sperber-Knives
@The Rivers' Experience
@Tyrell Knifeworks
@Wengels Workshop
@Black Beard Projects

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Vote for your favorite build at: forms.gle/Wnme5w9BDVkC7qW2A

[@Aleeknives]

I love this Bowie! You have my vote bro! Seriously well done, classic, sleek, and perfectly flowy

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks man, I greatly appreciate it! I had an awesome time doing this challenge!

[@powerplay4real174]

Make a offer ??!

[@daliborkrajinovic6486]

Very nice blade..love it..handle is great much respect for that...great video...respect from Croatia...

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Awesome! Great way of connecting tang and threads! Lovely build. And Also great choice of thumbnail! Really pops to my eyes! Huge like!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks man! I greatly appreciate you watching and your feedback! Love your channel and loved your Bowie!

[@mikekooz475]

There are many forms a Bowie knife can take but this is what the definition of one should look like. Classic and Beautiful.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@SchysCraftCo.]

Very nice job. Turned out very well there keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge on. God bless.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@bernardstevens3613]

You have my Vote Mystic Mountain Forge! GREAT JOB!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@TyrellKnifeworks]

I absolutely love the profile! The band on the blade is so pronounced, great job!!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks man!

[@reubencdebaca2408]

Who doesn't appreciate antler handles on their Bowie! Yes, please! I really like the overall shape and size of the knife, and the color of the guard and cap. This one gets my vote!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@lewisworkshop]

Amazing knife and much truer to the form than many in the competition. Looks like a knife built to work, not just grace a display case. Well done.

[@TheMboe76]

BEAUTIFUL!! Exactly the kind of Bowie I want!!

[@rohanraj4168]

I really loved it when it was all done ... Kudos !!!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@davidpugh4527]

Very nice work as far as a traditional Bowie goes you have the best

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@Charlielizard]

So far this is the best knife I've seen. There was Damascus that went overboard on the pattern. But, the beauty with yours is its simplicity. Good Lord it is gorgeous. 👍🏻

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@Charlielizard]

@@Mysticmountainforge Wished I had kept better track of time and could have voted for you. Not to knock the others, but there were so many that went over and above with "glitter." You truly did create an heirloom blade. Appreciate your time and video. New subscriber. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@timjohle8876]

A thumbs up and a new subscriber. The more traditional Bowie knife was what I was looking for and you built it. I’m a big fan of antler scales. That blade is so sexy. Great build brother. You got my vote !

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks man! Welcome aboard! I am a huge fan of traditional Bowie's as well, I'm hoping to do more Bowie builds in the future, a D guard is calling my name, I'm looking for that perfect piece of antler to make it happen. I appreciate you watching!

[@timjohle8876]

@@Mysticmountainforge I can’t wait. The first knife I ever made had antler scales. Stay bladed brother.

[@frankshewmake9753]

I did and for you. I would call that the Red River Bowie. The rivier pattern is beautiful.

[@willydytico396]

Nicely built, well done…😊😊😊

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks! I appreciate you watching.

[@eflem77]

You know, Black Beard Projects is my boy. That's how I found out about this competition. But my friend, you nailed this. NO ONE else used a bone handle that I saw. You have my vote and you've got a new subscriber.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks man! Black Beard Projects is one of my favorite channels as well! I appreciate you watching!

[@Enigma-Sapiens]

Sorry, but that's not bone, it is antler. However, it is still superbly done IMO. Brackin Blades Forge used a real cow bone. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5SmlH6tr7uXpMU

[@eflem77]

@@Enigma-Sapiens Don't care.

[@Enigma-Sapiens]

@@eflem77, I only said something so others who might care, would know the difference. Whether you do or not, I don't care.

[@icedog75]

That is a very creative solution to attaching the butt-cap.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks! It's a little trick I picked up from ABS mastersmith J. Neilson. I appreciate you watching!

[@sugashizane]

Oooo that's purdy. Beautiful job!!

[@RedBeardOps]

Great looking knife man! I like how you got the threads on the tang there.

[@sudo_nym]

Me too, quite inventive!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks man! That's a little technique I learned from J. Neilson and Harvey Dean, it makes it where everything will almost auto align itself when tightening it up, once you put the epoxy in the handle it's rock solid. I appreciate you watching!

[@stevesyncox9893]

Nice one man. Low layer is very cool. My preference.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks! I appreciate you watching! Low layer is one of my favorites as well.

[@ehefner3]

Bro your a genius. I've wanted to make a knife like this for a while but never could figure out how to screw it together. You riveting some all-thread onto the tang is a stroke of genius. Can't wait to give it a shot...thank you thank you for that idea, I'm so excited now to try.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks, I appreciate you watching, I got the idea from ABS Master Smith J. Neilson, he demonstrated how to do it on his tips and tricks video, it makes working with through tangs so much easier.

[@luisfernandomarcantoni8813]

Amazing!!! My favorite bowie knife

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@lukewebster5061]

After watching all 18 videos and agonizing over my top three choices, yours is the top bowie in my opinion! You got my vote for this beautifully crafted classic bowie. There are so many amazing knives in this challenge. It made it hard to pick just one.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@jerrieyum]

This is a dope Bowie knife. Badass!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@Duckrabbit_Forging]

Yay knives! Seriously though that thing looks amazing

[@gurvinderkau1e5w18]

Beautiful san mai bowie knife. Handle fitting is cool. Nice build Matt👍👍🔥🔥🔥

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@sosti]

this knife is one of the best in this challenge. I loved the mechanical connection of the handle. amazing.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@krissteel4074]

Out of the ones I've watched so far, have to say its a really impressive piece of work

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@stephenmorin6373]

I really would love to have one made for me ❤😮

[@bearfootknivesgunforge9183]

Great to see you posting vids again brother. God Bless

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thank you for watching!

[@Dailyartpallette]

A lovely piece terrific work.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@nobreaksyakclub5234]

New to your channel and new to bladesmithing. Looking forward to watching your videos and seeing how well I can do in my forge.

[@richardbranton190]

Man you are a genius 👍 I'm in the middle of making my first through Tang and I would have never thought to do that pivot. thanks a lot

[@Mysticmountainforge]

That's a trick I learned from ABS master Smith J.Neilson, it works great to help everything align well. I appreciate you watching!

[@fabriceperrin9761]

Really great job ! A fantastic hunting bowie 🤩

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@joestuttgen5058]

Riveting that all-thread to the tang is genius! Takes out the guess work for the angle through the elk horn!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks for watching! It's a trick I learned from ABS mastersmith J. Neilson, once you put the epoxy in it makes for a rock solid setup.

[@douglasfathers4848]

Very nice really like the patten on the blade But I think the handle wins on this one . :)

[@Mysticmountainforge]

I was really happy with how the handle turned out as well. I appreciate you watching!

[@TongKimSongKH]

Awesome! I do love this bowie knife 👍👍👍

[@teodorstiernholm5557]

I just voted for you! Fantastic work man!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@derekdodson5623]

Very cool design. Thanks

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@spurs3483]

Beautiful work!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@Wengelsworkshop]

This knife comes together so nice. The handle and blade are a perfect match. Great job Matt!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@Andrew-dm8mk]

That’s a beautiful build. I’m impressed, I was wondering how is he going to affix the screw to the half tang? Ingenious! That way of doing it would have Never crossed my mind wow it’s a very simple and easy way to fit the handle to the tang while over coming the problem of fitting a curved half tang to a curved Antler handle. Sir you are a Gentleman and a Scholar.Thanks for the upload🔥

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks for watching, I greatly appreciate it!

[@sperber-knives]

This one is awesome ! one of my favorites !

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@omarwright7942]

Beautiful piece of work!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@thewhimsicalwolf4146]

Love this the whole thing is well crafted and beautiful.Great job Matt

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@18deadmonkeys]

i love the bold Damascus pattern, the blued hardware, and the bone handle. Stunning work. Kudos!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@derekheiblim5406]

Hot damn man!! Not done watching all the other Bowie's yet but so far you're in the lead!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@vandelftcrafts2958]

loved how you ingeniously build that through tang construction. I now have a new project in mind!! loved this!!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thank you for watching,I greatly appreciate it!

[@CorbinMusso88]

Dude are you using a wood splitter as a press? That’s freakin’ genius!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Yep, I talk about how I built it on another video here on the channel, I made this one where it was easy to convert back into a splitter as needed. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!

[@davidbeer]

Yeah that's such a great idea!

[@danielsycalik7029]

You go my vote, I really like the profile and build of this bowie!

[@funnyriverred2501]

nice looking Bowie!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@HeavyForge]

Right on man!! That’s a beautiful blade! Love the pattern and stag handle! I can tell that was made in Alaska!!!!🔥⚒💪🏻

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks man! The local antler store came through in the clutch for me, the antler was the third option, I'm glad I went with it!

[@ampiegreeff3075]

I have no idea what a Go Mai recurve knife is all I know I really like your entry in the competition. Nice shape, handle and blade. Well done sir.

[@juliantaylor1849]

To my mind this is the perfect Bowie knife. Beautiful

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@juliantaylor1849]

@@Mysticmountainforge hi. Just saying it how it is. Have watched most of the other makers but your knife is how I would want mine to look . Beautiful work

[@devoncrawford1739]

i hope you go super viral one day, wish you the best

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@donavantew8278]

This is awesome

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@chunksyy]

Another contender for my vote. 3 way tie right now. Beautiful work!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@mjoe877]

Beautiful knife and great craftsmanship!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@khyung8]

So , practical mystic !

[@carrestore]

Made a beauty knife that was perfect👍👍

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@hitchedpoppavsr9808]

The build was awesome subbed and shared and you got my vote. Damascus wasn't over done for shock and awe all.in all a solid build in my humble opinion. Going to check out the rest of your stuff hope you keep making great knives.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@mostafadelborde8273]

Beautiful Bowie knife 😍

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@dlbknives4869]

Well done, classic, sleek.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@Anderson-HandForged]

beautiful bowie love the pattern in the blade awesome!!!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@oneshotme]

Beautiful and good luck in the comp!!!!!! Enjoyed the video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@oneshotme]

@@Mysticmountainforge you're welcome!

[@negrogallero]

Se que no vas a saber que te digo pero me gustó la idea de usar la máquina de rajar troncos. Excelente idea y felicitaciones excelente trabajo

[@yomamuh]

Liked. Great blade and craftsmanship. I would make the guard a tad smaller but the knife is still bonkers.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks, I appreciate you watching! I went back and forth on the guard design, it did need to be a little smaller for sure. Thanks for the feedback,I will apply it on future builds!

[@paulhoneyman6923]

Great looking Bowie

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@Homemade1970]

That’s a beauty 👍👍

[@seanmtactical6069]

Very nice. Got my vote.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@robertguerrero8009]

Very nice, good luck...

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@rondangeli4175]

Great knife. I like the nomenclature you used in the handle construction. Good luck in the voting.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@nickminderman7380]

All right, are you selling this sucker. This is a perfect representation of a classic Bowie

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks! It was sold before I even started on it.

[@russellfox6619]

Great looking knife mate!!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@FBDerringer]

Beautiful knife!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@rennan-4720]

That's great!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@reubencdebaca2408]

Most ingenious use of hydraulic (wood splitter?) as a forging press.

[@packerbacker9109]

Just commented the exact same thing. Love it

[@robmanueb.]

Got my vote. Elegant and functional.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@HARMARSCH2]

Nice knife, great job.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@HARMARSCH2]

@@Mysticmountainforge your welcome

[@fredypick]

un trabajo impresionante , muchas gracias por compartir con nosotros . seria muy feliz con esa preciosa pieza en mi colección . felicidades amigo .

[@earthman4222]

Beautiful

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@SamTownsBladesmith]

awesome work mate!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks man, I appreciate it!

[@poyot2278]

classic n elegant😍

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@magnusbergroth5319]

❤ so nice!

[@zachary8339]

Nice job, subscribed

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@packerbacker9109]

Dude is that a rigged up log splitter? Lol that’s amazing. Great work

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Yes it is! I had to find a way to keep it as a functioning log splitter to use on wood for the winter. I appreciate you watching!

[@redlionforge9173]

Nice work man!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@jareddavidson1738]

Daaamn she beautiful how much

[@joseirizarry5062]

Awesome job

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@ryanblystone5153]

I would like to see more of these challenges

[@izakerasmus1676]

Brilliant knife!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@jaywethington1934]

Nice work!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@user-lz1lu9tk5u]

Perfect

[@scottlomas5509]

Remarkable work 😊

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@julisjahet9373]

Must be very valuable

[@henkvandebeek7921]

That’s an amazing looking knife

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@alexdeleon7135]

Well done.

[@garetkonigsfeld2]

Finely a bowie knife.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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