Louis Martin Custom Handmade Bowie Knife 10" OA

 266 Layer Damascus (1085 High Carbon + 15N20 Bright Steel) Water Pattern

1/8th" Thick Spine, 5" Blade, 60 HRC, Sharp!

5" Handle;  Stag Horn with Walnut & Brass Spacers, Brass Guard & Butt Cap

Premium Hand-tooled Double Stitched Leather Sheath

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Comments: Well made, rugged and a work of art! Great materials and craftsmanship, custom design from Louis Martin. The compact size of this Bowie make it practical for camping, fishing, hunting and EDC, but still robust enough for heavy tasks. I'm a collector and a weekend warrior, active in local shows and Renaissance Fair so I get a lot of hands-on feedback. I sell what I own and can recommend! See my Seller ratings and but with confidence :)

An American Classic, The Bowie knife found its greatest popularity during the mid-19th century when numerous knife fighting schools in the South were teaching fighting techniques with the Bowie knife based on the legendary sandbar fight between Jim Bowie and a number of assailants. These knives played a role in all 19th century US conflicts, from the Texas war of independence to the Mexican War, from the California gold rush to the Civil War and Indian wars.