Firecreekforge.Com Wilderness Bowie 7
Visit www.firecreekforge.com for my latest available knives. This is the Wilderness Bowie. It is constructed from tough 3/16" 80CRV2 high carbon alloy steel, and micarta or wood handles with solid brass bolts. This knife is a candidate for the "only one knife" requirement. It is large enough for some real chopping, and heavy batoning/splitting, yet useful for a myriad of other cutting tasks. This allows the user to forgo carrying a hatchet or larger cutting tool if desired when out in the back country. The Bowie features a flat ground blade. All my knives are built from scratch. I begin construction with a blank bar of steel, blocks or sheets of handle material, and any other raw materials needed for the knife. My forged spring steel knives are created from reclaimed vehicle spring steel. Each knife is made by hand; in fact the only time these knives leave my hand or are not under a tool directly in my hand is during the heat treating process. Even then, I quench each knife individually while holding it with tongs as it comes out of the forge during hardening. I cut and shape handle material from blank pieces of stock, and often from natural materials harvested directly from nature. The handles are secured with epoxy and solid hardware. Each knife is truly one of a kind. While I offer specific models, you can be assured you own the only Williams Built knife exactly like it. I hand build and hand stitch the leather sheaths from scratch. I make the Kydex sheaths from scratch as well, forming, riveting, and finishing the material. I've been using knives for years. I'm always thinking of improvements to make a better blade. Because of this, I have come up with several of my own designs. The custom blades shown represent years of knife use and tweaking to put all of the best features together. Pictured with leather sheath, Kydex is available as well.
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All knives unless other wise expressly stated are made to order, one of a kind pieces. They will closely resemble what is pictured.
Fire Creek Forge (home of Elijah Williams Knives) provides quality, one of a kind custom made knives and metal items, hand made from scratch.
I have been making knives for about 20 years. I first got into it after reading a book on knife making at my library, and I taught myself from there, gleaning information from other books, and the web.
Building knives was a good match for another early interest of mine, the outdoors, woods, and back country. I love the idea of being able to walk into a trackless wilderness with only a good knife, and have the skills to live comfortably. I haven't quite reached that level, but I continue to study and practice these skills today, and it serves well to inform my blade design and construction.
I also began forging some years back, and I enjoy making useful and decorative items with the simple and old methods of working iron and steel.
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Charles Patten
For Firecreekforge.Com Tactical Survival Mission Knife4.7There were some delays (some unavoidable) but the craftsman kept in constant contact with me when I emailed him, and would usually return emails within three hours or less. In my communications with him I found him to be honest, straightforward, and easy to understand. When I received the knife and sheath they were both in good order and ready to go to work, but there were some things I wanted changed. I contacted the craftsman, explained what I wanted done, shipped them both back to him, and he made the changes I requested and shipped them back. I now have the knife I wanted, and I got it the way I wanted it. I will order from this craftsman again,
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Joshua Barber
For Tactical Survival Mission Knife4.8Excellent craftsmanship that will last a lifetime. Very nice knife, thank you!
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Nicholas Durand
For Wilderness Companion Survival Bushcraft Hunting Camping Knife Fire Creek Forge5.0Just received latest knife. Looks and feels amazing and excited to use it on first canoe trip of the season.
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Nicholas Durand
For Handmade Custom Skinning Knife Bocote Wood Handle4.5While the project was a bit delayed, the final knife, a gift to my son, exceeded expectations. Beautiful workmanship and something he will always treasure. Have ordered a knife for myself. Recommend highly.
AMAbraham McCowan
For Mountain Bushcraft Frontier Knife Hunting Skinning Woods Craft Williams Built Blades5.0Hands down the most beautiful knife I have ever laid hands on. I highly recommend the wood honey mesquite handle. Thanks Elija!
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Ray Stovall
For Hand Forged Skinning Knife O1 Tool Steel Hunting Fire Creek Forge Williams Built Blades4.7This knife is a true piece of art and masterfully crafted. I am extremely happy with the finished product and would order another piece from the maker any day of the week.
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Bill Tracey Sr
For Handmade Bushcraft Knife Hunting Camping Fixed Blade5.0Over all I am very pleased with the knife, although I just received it and haven't had a chance to put it to the test I'm certain it will preform whenever and wherever I use it. I was pleasantly surprised that a knife of that size and robust blade thickness isn't half as heavy as it looks. The craftsmanship and quality materials put into this knife almost guarantees its longevity, thanks to Elijah Williams and Fire Creek Forge... Good Job Bill T. of Alaska...
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JAMES BULTHUIS
For Forged Bowie Knife5.0Another Great Knife. Thanks A++++++++++++++++++
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Michael Lugar
For Handmade Custom Skinning Knife4.5Great knife, thanks for keeping me informed, knife is well made, will be using a lot this hunting season. Will purchase here again.
JMJosh Mathis
For Mountain Bushcraft Frontier Knife Hunting Skinning Woods Craft Williams Built Blades4.8Turned out perfect, great craftsman ship.
JHJim Heidelberg
For Little Feller Handmade Every Day Carry Fixed Blade Skinner Utility Knife Bushcraft Survival5.0Well planned schedule and good information provided on progress and finally a timely delivery. The knife is as represented and perfectly suits the need for a small all purpose straight blade with simple and well executed lines, Can't go wrong with this purchase. Good work Elijah and thank you. Jim H.
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John Frank
For Little Scout Handmade Custom Knife Everyday Carry Utility Skinning Hunting Bushcraft5.0Really happy with this knife, very high quality and super sharp. This is my second Knife from Fire Creek Forge. I would definitely purchase from them again.
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JAMES BULTHUIS
For Wilderness Bowie 75.0Great knife. He needs to raise his prices. Perfect. Thanks
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David Graham
For Hand Forged Skinning Knife O1 Tool Steel Hunting Fire Creek Forge Williams Built Blades5.0I have been a fan of the "Sharp Finger" style of hunting knife for many years. This style is small, compact to carry, perfect for any camp duty that may arise. But skinning is where it excells! Williams' hand made version is true to form with a quality build on classic materials. Love the antler scales. Perfect blade. I'm a fan.
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John Frank
For Hand Forged Skinning Knife O1 Tool Steel Hunting Fire Creek Forge Williams Built Blades4.8Was super excited to get the handmade Elk handle skinner, super sharp and I know since its handmade its one of a kind. I would order another Williams Built knife and plan on doing so in the future!!
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T Wayne Alford
For Tactical Survival Mission Knife5.0Very happy with tactical survival knife. Quality product that I can hand down to my children. Thank you!
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Dan Kitchen
For Handmade Custom Skinning Knife5.0I haven’t had a chance to use my skinning knife yet but I have gave it a good inspection and this is a beautiful piece. Simple and elegant with excellent fit and finish. Sent pics to a few buddies in the know on this stuff and they all wanted to know who the maker was. Especially when they heard the price! Not a lot of communication but all accurate and timely. Can’t wait to put it to work!
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Adrian Steik
For Wilderness Bowie 75.0The matching set was perfect. My daughter loved hers and we opened all of the rest of the presents with our new tools.
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keith nelson
For Custom Handmade Every Day Carry Small Fixed Blade Skinner Utility Knife Bushcraft Survival5.0great job , exactly what I was looking for a small every day carry knife thank you elijah
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Gabe Clayborn
For Mountain Bushcraft Frontier Knife Hunting Skinning Woods Craft Williams Built Blades5.0I ordered the Mountain Bushcraft hunting knife. After I placed the order it took several weeks for the build and then a couple of days for delivery. It was defiantly worth the wait. Everything about it was spot on. As the old saying goes, You can't rush perfection. If you have time to wait and want a Great quality knife that will last, I would highly recommend Elijah Williams to build you a knife. I will defiantly be placing another order in the future. Thanks Elijah for such a masterpiece. This is something that I know I will give my son one day and I know he will give it to his.
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Lisa Bueber
For Custom Handmade Knife Utility Everyday Carry Hunting Camping Backpacking5.0Elijah did an excellent job! He was very prompt in responding. I had a special request to inlay a piece of jade in the knife handle and he did a beautiful job! I am very happy with the knife! His price was also very reasonable. I would definitely recommend him.
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Justin Mills
For Handmade Custom Skinning Knife5.0Excellent knife!
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Sam
For Wilderness Bowie 7" Blade Bushcraft Camp Survival Knife5.0Awesome knife , beautiful , would buy another !
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Wesley McNeil
For Handmade Custom Skinning Knife4.7 - JC
John Cimino
For Wilderness Bowie 75.0Elijah is by far the nicest and easiest and professional person let alone artisans I've ever worked with. His attention to detail is amazing. He doesn't just make the product he's a part of it with his collaboration and experience. I wanted a Zombie killing knife that when plunged into their head came through with enough blade left to put an apple on.When I received my knife it was exactly that and more. I was so impressed I nearly soiled myself. The attention to detail was amazing, fare nicer than I anticipated. I can't believe the amount of work that went into this knife for the price I paid was incredible. I would highly recommend that you place your order right away and get in on the ground floor prices now. I see Elijah taking off and your going to be on a long waiting list. He listens to every thing you ask for and gets involved and advises you and makes suggestions to improve your project to add quality not found everywhere these days. I'm going to commission him to make me another knife that's how much I love his work.
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