{"product_id":"hand-forged-1095-15n20-damascus-bowie-knife-with-bone-handle-and-leather-sheath","title":"Hand Forged 1095\/15N20 Damascus Bowie Knife with Bone Handle and Leather Sheath","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWant a Bowie That Looks Traditional From Every Angle?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis handmade Bowie brings together a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10-inch Damascus steel blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, natural bone handle, polished guard, and tooled leather sheath in a bold 15-inch fixed-blade design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe long blade gives it the presence buyers expect from a traditional Bowie, while the visible steel pattern keeps the knife from looking like a plain production blade. Its lighter natural handle creates a strong contrast with the steel, giving the whole piece a classic handmade appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more traditional fixed blades, explore our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.malikaknives.store\/collections\/bowie-knives\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBowie Knives Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes the Damascus Blade Different?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis blade is listed as hand forged from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1095 high-carbon steel and 15N20 steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a combination commonly used to create contrasting Damascus patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than having one flat color across the blade, the layered construction creates flowing visual lines that give each piece more character. The blade measures approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 inches long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 mm thick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving it a substantial profile suited to a large Bowie design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor buyers who specifically enjoy patterned handmade steel, the material itself becomes part of the appeal—not just the blade shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Does the Natural Handle Work With This Design?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe light-colored natural handle gives the knife a very different personality from black Micarta or dark hardwood designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts organic coloring and visible pattern help soften the look of the large steel blade, while the polished guard creates a clean transition between blade and handle. Because natural materials can vary slightly in tone and markings, individual pieces may not look exactly identical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat variation can be especially appealing to collectors who prefer handmade knives with their own visual character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Are the Key Specifications?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"128\"\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"209\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnife Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade Bowie Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1095 \/ 15N20 Damascus Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 15 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 10 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Bone*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge Bowie Fixed Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted Leather Sheath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Confirm handle material before publishing because the supplied competitor specs also mention wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho Would Appreciate a Bowie Like This?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis design may suit buyers who enjoy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge handmade Bowie knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDamascus steel blades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural handle materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional fixed-blade collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive gifts for knife enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutdoor-style collectible knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you also want to compare field-oriented designs, browse our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.malikaknives.store\/collections\/hunting-knives\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHunting Knives Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Does the Leather Sheath Add?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe included leather sheath gives the knife a complete traditional presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts brown finish, decorative tooling, stitching, and retention strap pair naturally with the lighter handle and patterned steel. For gift buyers and collectors, this matters because the product feels like a finished set rather than a blade sold on its own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sheath is useful for covering the blade, but Damascus steel should not remain inside damp leather for extended storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow Do You Protect the Damascus Pattern?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood care is especially important with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1095\/15N20 Damascus steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter use, clean the blade gently, dry it completely, and apply a light protective coat of suitable oil. Avoid abrasive metal polishes or rough cleaning materials because they can affect the etched contrast that makes the Damascus pattern visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor detailed maintenance instructions, read our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.malikaknives.store\/blogs\/news\/how-to-care-for-damascus-steel-knife?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDamascus Steel Knife Care Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs This the Kind of Bowie You Want in Your Collection?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you prefer a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge patterned blade, natural handle, classic guard, and traditional leather sheath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this Bowie offers a strong mix of handmade character and collector appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 15-inch overall size makes it visually substantial, while the Damascus pattern and natural handle keep the design from feeling generic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease check applicable age, ownership, carry, and transport laws before purchasing or carrying a Bowie knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MALIKA KNIVES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67736456036630,"sku":"BC-000213","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2615\/2774\/files\/hand-forged-damascus-bowie-knife-1095-15n20.jpg?v=1792103802","url":"https:\/\/redroadraesdboutique.com\/products\/hand-forged-1095-15n20-damascus-bowie-knife-with-bone-handle-and-leather-sheath","provider":"Red Road Rae'sd Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}