{"product_id":"16-inch-damascus-bowie-knife-11-inch-blade-stag-handle-brass-s-guard-leather-belt-sheath","title":"16-Inch Damascus Bowie Knife 11-Inch Blade, Stag Handle, Brass S-Guard \u0026 Leather Belt Sheath","description":"\u003cp\u003eJim Bowie made the Bowie knife famous at the Sandbar Fight of 1827. The large clip point blade, brass crossguard, and heavy spine became the defining profile of American frontier knife design. Frontiersmen, mountain men, and Civil War soldiers carried Bowie knives as their primary field blade for over a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt JWSteelCrafts, we get a lot of questions about this style. So let's break down what makes it special and why the stag handle, brass guard combination still holds up as a frontier classic today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Exactly Is This Damascus Bowie Knife?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Damascus Bowie knife measures 16 inches overall with an 11-inch wave pattern blade and a 5-inch natural stag handle. The blade carries a clip point profile with a cut hook on the spine. A brass S-guard sits between the blade and handle. This is the only Damascus Bowie knife at JWSteelCrafts with a natural stag handle, brass S-guard, and cut hook spine in this 16-inch frontier configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJWSteelCrafts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 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 Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWave Pattern Damascus Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClip Point with Cut Hook Spine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrass S-Guard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Stag Antler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePin Detail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrass Pins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Tang Fixed Blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSheath\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Leather, Tan Stitching, Brass Rivets, Belt Loop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Clip Point and Cut Hook Still Matter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clip point gives you a long, wide cutting surface for camp work, field dressing, and heavy outdoor tasks. The clipped tip allows precise piercing and detail work. The cut hook on the spine adds a secondary function for rope work, utility tasks, and the classic frontier aesthetic that defines the Bowie profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStag Handle: Comfort and Character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is shaped from natural stag antler. Stag provides a textured, dense grip surface that stays secure in bare-handed and gloved outdoor use. The natural dark grain and pale streaking make every handle visually unique, no two stag handles look alike. The natural stag handle was the material of choice for working knives across the American West, dense, textured, and impossible to replicate in any manufactured material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDamascus Steel: More Than Just a Pretty Pattern\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is forged from layered Damascus steel in a wave pattern finish. The Damascus wave pattern forms during forging, so no two blades carry an identical finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFull Tang Construction, and Ready for Everyday Carry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull tang construction runs through the entire stag handle and spreads weight evenly from blade tip to handle base for stable and controlled cutting throughout extended field use. The brass S-guard sits between the blade and handle, protecting fingers from sliding onto the blade edge during heavy push cuts and field dressing work. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/collections\/damascus-steel-bowie-knife\"\u003eDamascus Steel Bowie Knives Collection\u003c\/a\u003e for more frontier-style designs built the same handcrafted way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Comes With It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black leather belt sheath features tan hand-stitching and brass rivets throughout. It protects the 11-inch blade during carry and storage and fits securely on a belt for field access during hunting and outdoor use. Browse more handmade options at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/\"\u003eJWSteelCrafts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Knife Is Really For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHunters and outdoor users who need a large, dependable fixed blade for camp work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrontier and Bowie knife collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay collectors who still want a fully working knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift buyers looking for a striking piece for hunters and Damascus collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCaring for Your Damascus Blade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe the blade dry after each use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a light coat of oil to prevent rust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore it in the leather sheath in a dry place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid leaving it wet or exposed to humidity for long periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the stag handle with a dry or slightly damp cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the brass guard and pins periodically for tightness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the cut hook on the spine for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cut hook adds a secondary utility edge on the spine for rope work and outdoor tasks, alongside its classic frontier aesthetic role on the Bowie profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the brass S-guard?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S-guard is a curved brass crossguard that protects fingers from sliding onto the blade during heavy cuts and gives the knife its classic American Bowie silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs natural stag antler durable for outdoor use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Stag is dense and naturally textured, which gives a firm grip in wet and dry conditions. Every handle is visually unique due to the natural grain variation in antler material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the leather belt sheath included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The black leather sheath with tan stitching, brass rivets, and belt loop is included for safe field carry and storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this knife full tang?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The tang runs the full length of the stag handle for strength, balance, and long-term durability under heavy outdoor use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JW SteelCrafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52908929024317,"sku":"sku-43658776117308","price":229.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/2065\/5165\/files\/bowie-gut-hook-knife-black-leather-sheath-stump.webp?v=1787297371","url":"https:\/\/relicandreel.com\/products\/16-inch-damascus-bowie-knife-11-inch-blade-stag-handle-brass-s-guard-leather-belt-sheath","provider":"Relic \u0026 Reel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}