Sheffield Bowie
All the little details...
I have always cherished stories of the old west. I have in my personal collection several large knives from that era, which were later popularized as “Bowie” knives. There is one thing that struck me right off, and that is the quality, or should I say the lack of it, in these ancient relics.
I am convinced that the men who relied on their knives for their very survival would have given anything for this Dawson Bowie. The men of the old West often relied heavily on their knives each and every day. Out of respect they would often give their knives a special name. You would do well to choose this collaboration of man and nature.
Barry’s Sheffield Bowie is beautiful in its simplicity and invaluable in its utility and will easily become your best friend and a fine addition to your collection.
The 9" blade is made from heavy-duty full sized 1/4" 5160 steel with Barry's classic Antique finish and a striking high contrast hard line. The Sheffield Bowie has a precise hollow grind, and a handy thumb rest for safety and handling. Barry has also added his intricate climbing vine file work to the spine of the blade.
The handle is expertly shaped to fit perfectly into the curves of your hand, becoming a seamless extension of your arm. Barry has taken a simple piece of wood and discovered beauty within. He has given light to what otherwise would be lost to us. The wood is dark red-brown Cocobolo with Barry's handmade Mosaic Pins fastening the scales securely to the strong full tang.
This Dawson beauty comes in a custom fitted stitched dark brown leather sheath with holster stud. Designed to be worn "western style" tucked inside your belt, riding comfortably and securely out of the way on your horse or ATV. Approximately 14 7/8" overall length.
I am convinced that the men who relied on their knives for their very survival would have given anything for this Dawson Bowie. The men of the old West often relied heavily on their knives each and every day. Out of respect they would often give their knives a special name. You would do well to choose this collaboration of man and nature.
Barry’s Sheffield Bowie is beautiful in its simplicity and invaluable in its utility and will easily become your best friend and a fine addition to your collection.
The 9" blade is made from heavy-duty full sized 1/4" 5160 steel with Barry's classic Antique finish and a striking high contrast hard line. The Sheffield Bowie has a precise hollow grind, and a handy thumb rest for safety and handling. Barry has also added his intricate climbing vine file work to the spine of the blade.
The handle is expertly shaped to fit perfectly into the curves of your hand, becoming a seamless extension of your arm. Barry has taken a simple piece of wood and discovered beauty within. He has given light to what otherwise would be lost to us. The wood is dark red-brown Cocobolo with Barry's handmade Mosaic Pins fastening the scales securely to the strong full tang.
This Dawson beauty comes in a custom fitted stitched dark brown leather sheath with holster stud. Designed to be worn "western style" tucked inside your belt, riding comfortably and securely out of the way on your horse or ATV. Approximately 14 7/8" overall length.