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One of our featured knives this week: The American Bowie Knife. Thought we'd share some pictures of it.
The American Bowie Knife
Shop Details:
1095 High Carbon Spring Steel. Steel is Heat Hardened & quenched in oil. Heat Tempered @ 500 degrees for 2 hours, and letting it air cool.
Measurements:
Total Length = 17 "
Blade Length = 11 ¼ "
Blade Width = 2 "
Blade Thickness = 3/16 "
Handle Length = 5 ¾ "
Handle Width = 1 3/8 " widest point
Handle: Black Linen Micarta & Brass
Weight = 1.8 lbs
Pictures below. Thanks.
The American Bowie Knife
Shop Details:
1095 High Carbon Spring Steel. Steel is Heat Hardened & quenched in oil. Heat Tempered @ 500 degrees for 2 hours, and letting it air cool.
Measurements:
Total Length = 17 "
Blade Length = 11 ¼ "
Blade Width = 2 "
Blade Thickness = 3/16 "
Handle Length = 5 ¾ "
Handle Width = 1 3/8 " widest point
Handle: Black Linen Micarta & Brass
Weight = 1.8 lbs
Pictures below. Thanks.
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