{"product_id":"damascus-bowie-knife-camel-bone","title":"Damascus Bowie Knife with Camel Bone Handle and Brass Guard","description":"\u003cp\u003eCream bone against dark layered steel is one of the oldest looks on a big American knife, and this is our version. The blade is 10 inches of hand forged Damascus in a clip point, the overall length is 15 inches, and the handle is polished camel bone over a full tang with a brass guard in front. It suits a buyer who wants a traditional handle rather than wood or antler.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDamascus over high carbon core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEtched pattern, mirror polished bevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCream camel bone, brass pins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolished brass cross guard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSheath\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTooled leather sheath, basket weave stamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngraving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 dollars per blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForged and finished by hand in High Point, North Carolina.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifetime warranty against defects, free sharpening for life.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe blade\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDamascus is pattern welded over a high carbon core, then etched so the layers separate into light and dark, with a mirror polished bevel. The shape is a clip point at 10 inches. The clip is the concave bite taken out of the spine about a third of the way back, and it pulls the point down in line with the hand, so the knife tracks where you aim. The core underneath is carbon, so it takes a keen edge but goes gray with use and spots with rust if stored damp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe handle\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCamel bone is dense, polishes to a soft cream, and warms in tone over the years rather than staying bright white. Grain lines and small natural marks run through it, which is how you tell bone from plastic at a glance. The scales are pinned in brass to a tang that runs unbroken from tip to butt, so nothing is glued to a stub of steel. Five inches of handle gives room to shift your grip behind the brass cross guard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe leather sheath\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sheath is built for this knife alone, in vegetable tanned leather formed around the blade so it holds without a rattle. A welt is stitched into the edge, which keeps the sharpened side away from the thread, and the sewing is all done by hand. The back carries a wide belt loop and a snap strap goes over the handle. The face is stamped in a basket weave, each impression set by hand next to the last, framed inside a carved border. Saddle makers have used that pattern for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople who like the old bone and brass look usually take this one over the antler version, and it photographs well on a wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCampers who want a big knife with a traditional handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of bone handled fixed blades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuyers who find antler too irregular\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift shoppers looking for something that stands out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone after a display piece that still cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat comes in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Damascus bowie knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tooled leather belt sheath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA care card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA free laser engraving quote on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEvery piece is different\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBone is a natural material and Damascus never repeats, so color, grain and layer pattern shift from knife to knife. The basket weave is stamped by hand, so rows sit differently on every sheath. Expect a close relative of the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLooking after it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWash it by hand, dry it at once, and keep it out of the dishwasher, since dishwasher damage voids the warranty. Never leave the knife wet in its sheath. The gray patina on the steel is normal and works in your favor. Oil it lightly before storing, and let the leather dry away from heat. Use a whetstone at roughly 20 degrees per side, then a strop. Read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/knife-care-sharpening\"\u003eknife care and sharpening page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePut a name on it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaser engraving costs 20 dollars per blade and is added here on the product page. About 30 characters fits across a blade, while a longer line belongs on the sheath. We email a proof image before anything is cut, and the work adds 3 to 5 business days. Orders of 10 pieces or more are engraved free. See the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/engraving\"\u003eengraving page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs camel bone durable?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it is dense and hard wearing, and it is pinned to a full tang.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a clip point good for?\u003c\/strong\u003e The lowered tip gives control for fine cuts on a long blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does a bowie need a guard?\u003c\/strong\u003e It stops the hand running forward onto a long edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this steel rust?\u003c\/strong\u003e It can, since the core is high carbon. Keep it dry and wipe it with oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long until it ships?\u003c\/strong\u003e Most US orders arrive in 5 to 7 business days, and shipping is free over 99 dollars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it full tang?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, one piece of steel from tip to butt with brass pins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor antler in the same length try the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hand-forged-bowie-knife-stag-antler\"\u003ehand forged Damascus bowie in stag antler\u003c\/a\u003e, and for dark horn the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/handmade-bowie-knife-buffalo-horn\"\u003ehandmade carbon steel bowie in buffalo horn\u003c\/a\u003e. See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bowie-camp\"\u003ebowie and camp knives\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/damascus-steel\"\u003eDamascus steel\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bone-handle-knives\"\u003ebone handle knives\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viper Edge USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44134486802550,"sku":"VEF-BOW-DAM-CP-503","price":229.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2427\/9670\/files\/damascus-bowie-knife-camel-bone-handle_5a265352-faae-42f2-a4b5-4d4a86cb2823.jpg?v=1788736397","url":"https:\/\/viperedgeforge.com\/products\/damascus-bowie-knife-camel-bone","provider":"Viper Edge USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}