Bowie Knife - A Legacy of Frontier Craftsmanship
Immerse in the legacy of frontier fortitude with our meticulously crafted Bowie Knife, a tangible echo of Jim Bowie's indomitable spirit. Born in the fires of 19th-century Arkansas under the skilled hands of James Black, this fixed-blade marvel became synonymous with the rugged wilderness adventures of legendary Jim Bowie. Today, it represents a timeless template of hunting mastery, its silhouette still casting an emblematic shadow across modern hunting and knife-collecting landscapes.
Historic Echo: The Bowie knife transcends its identity as a mere tool. Its design, bearing a large sheath knife visage with a distinctive crossguard and a clip point, morphed into a symbol of hunting prowess. With a blade length generally oscillating between 6 and 12 inches, it presents a broad, thick steel facade, a homage to its traditional roots. Whether it's skinning game with the curved top clip bevel or butchering with the straight edge towards the guard, the Bowie knife's functionality remains as sharp as its blade.
Masterful Craftsmanship: Each Bowie knife from Battling Blades is a testament to impeccable craftsmanship, built for hunting or display, but certainly not for misconduct. The narrative of its construction is as engaging as its history. The blade is forged from pattern welded Damascus steel, an arduously heat-treated and folded carbon steel, narrated through 352 layers of uncompromised strength and resilience. With a Rockwell hardness rating between 55 and 56 HRC, the blade's architecture boasts a blend of hardness and flexibility, stemming from high carbon Damascus steel infused with layers of 1095 steel - the pinnacle of carbon steel.
Technical Attributes
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Handle: Stag Horn encapsulated with Brass Bolsters
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Overall Length: 14.5 inches of heritage
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Rockwell Hardness: 55-56 HRC
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Number of Layers: 352 layers echoing the hands of time
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Sheath: A protective Leather sheath
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Blade Material: Damascus steel
- 6 Pieces of Carbon Steel #43 and #40
- 5 Pieces of High Carbon Steel 1095
- Layer Evolution:
- 1st Fold: 11x2=22 Layers
- 2nd Fold: 22*2=44 Layers
- 3rd Fold: 44*2=88 Layers
- 4th Fold: 88*2=176 Layers
- 5th Fold: 176*2=352 Layers
Bowie Knife - The Frontier Spirit Embodied
Embrace the frontier legacy with every grasp. The Bowie Knife isn’t just a hunting tool; it’s a narrative of the rugged beauty of survival and a display of craftsmanship refined through ages. Whether tucked securely within its leather sheath or held firmly for a hunting venture, let the spirit of the wild frontier accompany you.