Hope everyone who was blessed enough to receive a handmade Bagwell can truly appreciate how much passion and research went into their creation ; love and strength to the family ❤
Bill may not remember me, but I sure remember him. He's a fine fellow and a great maker of Bowie knives. I'm glad Bill has made his mark and is doing well! Happy New Year, Bill Bagwell, and all!
Bill Bagwell made a knife for me back in 1988. Great piece of work, top of the line, bar none. Also have a few Randall knives, had more Randall's sold them, and gave 2 away just because.
Truly a master. You inspire a novice like me. True to form you carry the blade just as a gentleman would carry his blade. The apitomy of the true AMERICAN BLADE! THANK YOU SIR
Very cool. I remember back in the late 1970's it must have been my dad and I spent a day with Bill in his shop. He showed us how he forged a blade. I still have two old Bagwell Bowies, one marked No. 1 that was featured in a magazine and another with mastadon ivory handles.
It got done. My husband contacted Mr. Bagwell and recently got his beloved Bowie back. Mr. Bagwell gave it a razor primary, very sharp backcut and Fighting Bowie tip profile. Now, he won't let anyone even touch it.
patrice garnier Absolutely! If you want the best made American Fighting Bowie this is where you go... No doubt! Absolutely Patrice... :) I love mine... :) And, mine is the Factory Version, I couldn't afford one of his handmade one's... But, if I ever find a great deal on one, I will scoop it up... :) Absolutely...
It's a lovely knife, but his sharpening technique of using the burr as a cutting edge makes that edge a little delicate. I find that stepping down progressive grit sizes of wet&dry from p400 to p2000, then stropping with polishing compound gives a very fine shaving edge, but since this method removes any burr the edge has more (unstressed) metal behind it and it tends to last better than the create-a-burr-then-straighten-it method even though it is just as fine. Just my 2 cents.
brottarnacke Stropping with polishing compound removes the tiny scratches left by the stone, file or paper. This gives you a fine, smooth edge rather than one with microscopic "teeth", and it removes any burrs too small to feel.
Arctodus Simus Sweet dude. I know there's the stealth that looks similar but I like the midnight a little better. My hell's belle freaking rock's but there aren't any real test cutting video's featuring it and i'd have to have a spare one to feel comfortable doing it myself.
Bill 25 years ago your were a little faster than what you are now its hell getting old isn't it 25 years ago I was a lots faster than what I am now also now as back then great Blade as always .
Show me more!! I thought I had a really good knife, and really it is, but I really would like one of those. How much do they go for, and where do I go to get one?
Are his Bowie knives one of the best? Do they compare to Randall knives? Or Down Under Blades? Who are the "top makers" of Bowies today? Interesting opinion on how a strong knife should be built. With a gradual taper. Most Bowies n't have that that. Some mind prefer the look of the more commonly seen designs. I'd like to see a Bagwell compared to a Randall. Or Down Under...head to head. Or blade to blade rather. Just for curiosity reasons.
That´s not a knife, is a sword... OHHHH My GOOOODDDD... I am sure any of my knifes can NOT cut a paper roll like that.... I have to learn how... that was too much for me...
My husband's Bowie is not a Bagwell but it recently came back from Bill Bagwell who graciously agreed to help my husband out a bit. Outrageous primary, Fighting Bowie point geometry and vicious back cut.
No the gentleman is pronouncing it correctly, it is pronounced B(oo)wie. David Robert Jones took the stage name David Bowie from the well know knife, but he did not know that correct pronunciation of James Bowie's name. However to be fair, considering the spelling of the name I think that the way James Bowie pronounced his family name is irregular.
It's a beautiful knife. But. If you take a blade that long with you anywhere public and a cop finds out, you will go to jail, lose your knife, and your money faster than if you have a conceal carry firearm. Our laws favor guns, but punish most other self defense weapons. And that gangster he refers to in his scenario most likely will have a gun on his person. Knives are beautiful, wonderful historical items to have a collect. But if you try to take a knife to a gun fight you will end up dead or in prison.
+Lukos0036 Sorry for the late reply but i think if he has an extensive criminal record and the victim has none a knife might be ok. or should be darn it.
austenite and martensite! ALSO the rough grind marks will make a stress riser and cause a crack to develop during the quench, this vid is proof that knifemaking involves a certain amount of horseshit to make it sell
Sadly, Mr. Bagwell passed on February 17, 2021. Rest in peace, sir.
R.I.P to a blade smithing legend
RIP great master
Hope everyone who was blessed enough to receive a handmade Bagwell can truly appreciate how much passion and research went into their creation ; love and strength to the family ❤
"And you cut his hand off!" So non chalontly. I love it. R.I.P. Mr. Bagwell, you are a legend.
Bill may not remember me, but I sure remember him. He's a fine fellow and a great maker of Bowie knives. I'm glad Bill has made his mark and is doing well! Happy New Year, Bill Bagwell, and all!
I had one bowtie 7 inches 25 yrs old ,still keep it ,great knife !
Bill Bagwell made a knife for me back in 1988. Great piece of work, top of the line, bar none. Also have a few Randall knives, had more Randall's sold them, and gave 2 away just because.
Truly a master. You inspire a novice like me. True to form you carry the blade just as a gentleman would carry his blade. The apitomy of the true AMERICAN BLADE!
THANK YOU SIR
Words of wisdom...❤ the way you teach reminds me off my grandpa an his mechanic skills!!!
Very cool. I remember back in the late 1970's it must have been my dad and I spent a day with Bill in his shop. He showed us how he forged a blade. I still have two old Bagwell Bowies, one marked No. 1 that was featured in a magazine and another with mastadon ivory handles.
Would you ever think of selling one ?
The Man! The Bowie Master Maker! Bill Bagwell... All American Bowie Collectors should have a Bagwell Bowie... A real "American Made Bowie!"
It got done. My husband contacted Mr. Bagwell and recently got his beloved Bowie back. Mr. Bagwell gave it a razor primary, very sharp backcut and Fighting Bowie tip profile. Now, he won't let anyone even touch it.
Fascinating video! ⚔️
Bill Bagwell Bowie's are my personal favorite "Fighting Bowies..." :)
a best master
patrice garnier Absolutely! If you want the best made American Fighting Bowie this is where you go... No doubt! Absolutely Patrice... :) I love mine... :) And, mine is the Factory Version, I couldn't afford one of his handmade one's... But, if I ever find a great deal on one, I will scoop it up... :) Absolutely...
This was so refreshing! Nice to see a shop that did NOT have a row of robots and CNCs. Love his knives.
I wish I could Like this video more than once. I love Bill Bagwell's style. I'd love to own one of his Bowies.
Thanks for posting this, Peter.
Fabulous stuff... that Hells Belle is just incredible.
Loved your power cut!
Man I'd love to have one of his bowies.
what a way to close a video...Bravo
It's a lovely knife, but his sharpening technique of using the burr as a cutting edge makes that edge a little delicate. I find that stepping down progressive grit sizes of wet&dry from p400 to p2000, then stropping with polishing compound gives a very fine shaving edge, but since this method removes any burr the edge has more (unstressed) metal behind it and it tends to last better than the create-a-burr-then-straighten-it method even though it is just as fine. Just my 2 cents.
What does the stropping do, if there isn't any burr at all? I thought the reason for stropping was to straighten the burr.
brottarnacke Stropping with polishing compound removes the tiny scratches left by the stone, file or paper. This gives you a fine, smooth edge rather than one with microscopic "teeth", and it removes any burrs too small to feel.
lancer D Axaaa...
Bill Bagwell R.I.P. Feb. 17, 2021
Looks very well made !
A true master.
I have a Bagwell Midnight Bowie, really want a Hells Belle. Great Video!
+Arctodus Simus your's says midnight on the escussion plate?
+reptilianresearch yes
Arctodus Simus Sweet dude. I know there's the stealth that looks similar but I like the midnight a little better. My hell's belle freaking rock's but there aren't any real test cutting video's featuring it and i'd have to have a spare one to feel comfortable doing it myself.
this was beautiful.
Pure gold...
Bill 25 years ago your were a little faster than what you are now its hell getting old isn't it 25 years ago I was a lots faster than what I am now also now as back then
great Blade as always .
Amazing hidden secrets ✨️
Amen, mighty fine knife!
Show me more!! I thought I had a really good knife, and really it is, but I really would like one of those. How much do they go for, and where do I go to get one?
ho99style e-bay? Amazon?
A great video. Thank you so much!
Could you please put up the other half just so that I could watch it at least and then take it down again if you have to??? Thanks
superb...
more please
Man, I want that thing so bad.
I wish this guy was one of my uncles
Please put up the other half!!!!
Amen
Are his Bowie knives one of the best? Do they compare to Randall knives? Or Down Under Blades? Who are the "top makers" of Bowies today?
Interesting opinion on how a strong knife should be built. With a gradual taper. Most Bowies n't have that that. Some mind prefer the look of the more commonly seen designs. I'd like to see a Bagwell compared to a Randall. Or Down Under...head to head. Or blade to blade rather. Just for curiosity reasons.
Hey! if you sell these knifes I would be very interested! Knowing your last name is also the name of a combat knife is full on awesome!
wow just wow
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Wow😲
You gonna be able to put up the other half of the interview?
Anybody know what kind of stone And grit That is he has ?
Жалко не показали весь нож крупным планом. (((
wow
would help if we could hear you
That´s not a knife, is a sword... OHHHH My GOOOODDDD... I am sure any of my knifes can NOT cut a paper roll like that.... I have to learn how... that was too much for me...
yep this is a bagwell bowie bro !
patrice garnier have to name it bagwell bowie sword...
***** yep it's a pocket sword
My husband's Bowie is not a Bagwell but it recently came back from Bill Bagwell who graciously agreed to help my husband out a bit. Outrageous primary, Fighting Bowie point geometry and vicious back cut.
How can I get Bill Bagwell to grind a real backcut into my husband's Bowie?
you mean a swedge or false edge? I doubt that Bill has the time.
He's already done it. Quite some time between my question and my husband getting Mr. Bagwell on the phone.
Wow! that's pretty awesome! last time I spoke to Bill he was pretty swamped.
Martensite, not "marstentite".
Is this guy still alive?
How do I contact Mr. Bagwell
it is pronounced BOW-IE not BOOWIE as in David Bowie, you know ziggy stardust its not boowie
Who said boowie?
No the gentleman is pronouncing it correctly, it is pronounced B(oo)wie. David Robert Jones took the stage name David Bowie from the well know knife, but he did not know that correct pronunciation of James Bowie's name. However to be fair, considering the spelling of the name I think that the way James Bowie pronounced his family name is irregular.
It's a beautiful knife. But. If you take a blade that long with you anywhere public and a cop finds out, you will go to jail, lose your knife, and your money faster than if you have a conceal carry firearm. Our laws favor guns, but punish most other self defense weapons. And that gangster he refers to in his scenario most likely will have a gun on his person. Knives are beautiful, wonderful historical items to have a collect. But if you try to take a knife to a gun fight you will end up dead or in prison.
Depends on the state. Some states it's legal to carry and in some a CCW license covers guns and knives.
+Lukos0036 Sorry for the late reply but i think if he has an extensive criminal record and the victim has none a knife might be ok. or should be darn it.
austenite and martensite! ALSO the rough grind marks will make a stress riser and cause a crack to develop during the quench, this vid is proof that knifemaking involves a certain amount of horseshit to make it sell
I thought bladesmiths prefer specialized low-speed grinding wheels. Easier on the material and less likely to mess you up.
OMG I think he has issues , lets cut his hand off !.
Nice knife though.