Bowie Knife/ Machete- High Carbon Damascus Steel Sword- Hunting Knife

Bowie Knife/ Machete- High Carbon Damascus Steel- 16"

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About Battling Blades

Battling Blades is a family-owned business based in Deerfield, Illinois. We design, sell and customize swords, knives, axes, armor and related historical, fantasy and collectible products.

Our catalog includes longswords, katanas, Viking swords, gladius swords, rapiers, cutlasses, scimitars, axes, knives, armor, shields and custom-made products.

What We Do

Battling Blades focuses on historically inspired, fantasy-inspired and custom collectible blades.

Customers can shop finished products from our catalog or create custom swords, knives, axes and spears through our Create Your Own product line.

Our custom options allow customers to choose materials, dimensions, construction features, engraving, artwork, scabbards and other design details. For more specialized designs, customers can submit reference images, drawings or written descriptions.

Custom Swords and Personalized Products

One of our main specialties is custom sword design.

Customers can use our custom sword builder to choose a sword style, blade steel, length, handle design, guard, pommel, scabbard, engraving and personalization options.

Available custom sword options may include:

  • Longswords
  • Viking swords
  • Katanas
  • Gladius swords
  • Rapiers
  • Greatswords
  • Cutlasses
  • Scimitars
  • Fantasy swords
  • Ceremonial swords
  • Original custom designs

Customers may also upload a picture, drawing or written description when the listed selections do not match the sword they want.

Customize Your Sword

Materials and Construction

Our products use a range of materials depending on the item and configuration, including high-carbon steel, Damascus steel, stainless steel, wood, leather, bone, micarta and metal fittings.

Product pages include available specifications such as blade material, length, hardness, handle material, construction details, scabbard type and personalization options.

Many custom swords can be configured with 1095 high-carbon steel, Damascus steel, full-tang construction, sharpening, blade engraving and custom scabbards.

Engraving and Custom Artwork

Battling Blades offers personalization options on many products, including blade engraving, scabbard engraving, names, initials, dates, logos, symbols, custom artwork and UV printing where available.

Personalized and made-to-order items are produced according to the selected options and submitted customer details.

Customer Service

Our customer-service team responds to messages within one business day, Monday through Friday.

If a question requires input from a manufacturing or shipping partner, we will explain the next step and provide a realistic timeline.

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Visit or Contact Battling Blades

Battling Blades is located at:

444 Lake Cook Road, Suite 26
Deerfield, IL 60015

For product questions, order support, custom-order help or engraving questions, contact us at:

support@battlingblades.com

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Step into the world of expert craftsmanship with our distinctive Bowie Knife, a testament to the legendary Jim Bowie. This fixed-blade knife, created by James Black in the early 19th century in Arkansas, USA, continues to capture the imagination of collectors and hunters alike.

Our Bowie Knife is a multifaceted hunting tool known for its large sheath, crossguard, and distinctive clip point. With a blade length varying between 6 and 12 inches, it's not just a knife, but a symbol of robust utility and enduring strength. Its broad, thick steel blade is optimal for a variety of tasks from skinning game to butchering.

The unique design of the Bowie Knife showcases a curved top clip bevel, impeccably sharpened for efficient skin removal from a carcage. The straight edge near the guard excels at cutting meat. These Battling Blades Bowie Knives aren't merely a collection piece, they are a statement of superiority in quality, crafted from exceptionally thick steel. While they make exceptional hunting tools, please note these knives are not intended or sold for use as weapons.

Exceptional Blade Material

Our Bowie knife is crafted from pattern-welded Damascus steel ā€“ a heat-treated, folded carbon steel known for its supreme resilience. The process involves meticulously folding 11 pieces of steel five times, creating 352 distinct layers. The result is a perfect balance of hardness and durability, reflected in a Rockwell hardness rating of 55-56 HRC.

The high carbon Damascus steel contains layers of the highest content carbon steel used in swords - 1095 steel. This specific combination makes the knife strong enough to retain a powerful edge while withstanding significant impact. The handle is made of African wench wood and horn, set off by Damascus steel bolsters, and it includes a leather sheath for safekeeping.

Detailed Specifications

  • Handle: Exquisite African Wench Wood, enhanced with Steel Bolsters
  • Overall Length: A comfortable 16"
  • Rockwell Hardness: A reliable 55-56 HRC
  • Layers: An impressive 352
  • Sheath: Protective Leather Sheath
  • Blade Material: Unyielding Damascus Steel, comprised of 6 Pieces of Carbon Steel (#43 and #40), and 5 Pieces of High Carbon Steel 1095
  • The blade's formation includes a meticulous five-fold process for the ultimate strength and flexibility:
    • 1st Fold: 22 Layers
    • 2nd Fold: 44 Layers
    • 3rd Fold: 88 Layers
    • 4th Fold: 176 Layers
    • 5th Fold: 352 Layers

Whether you're on a hunting expedition or showcasing your collection, our Bowie Knife is an exceptional choice for those seeking superior quality and unrivaled craftsmanship. Embrace the legacy of the Bowie Knife and redefine your outdoor experiences.

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