Thanks Grant and once again to James for the nod to move this project forward.
The knife that inspired this was in fact a Smithsonian one of Bo's first from 1953. The photo is included in the article from the back newsletter which I found on Tune's site. To Bo's credit he really had a great idea for an inner-hilt bowie. I'm not certain why it didn't take hold.
Fantastic workmanship fellas,you really outdid yourselves with this project. All of you deserve my deepest thanks.