{"product_id":"damascus-bowie-knife-hard-wood-hs-324","title":"Hard Wood Handle Damascus Bowie Knife 9\" Blade 384 Layer HRC 58-60 | HS-324","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 9\" Damascus Bowie knife hand-forged from 384 layers of 1095 high-carbon steel and 15N20 nickel carbon — the two steels are heated, folded, and forge-welded together repeatedly until the layer count is reached. The acid etch process reveals the contrast between the nickel (satin) and high-carbon (dark gray) layers, producing the visible Damascus pattern across the blade face. The hard wood handle is shaped and fitted through the full tang, and the knife comes with a cowhide leather sheath.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eComplete Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDamascus Steel (1095 HC + 15N20 Nickel Carbon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLayers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e384 Layers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 9\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 14.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 5.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHRC 58–60 (Oil Tempered)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdge Angle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 Degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard Wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSheath\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCowhide Leather Sheath Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Tang, 100% Handmade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand Wash Only — Never Dishwasher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandle \u0026amp; Blade Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 384-layer Damascus blade is made from two steel types — 1095 high-carbon steel for edge retention and hardness, and 15N20 nickel carbon for toughness and the bright satin contrast in the pattern. After forging and grinding, the blade is acid-etched to reveal the layer contrast. The edge is sharpened at 20 degrees and oil-tempered to HRC 58–60 — hard enough to hold a sharp edge through heavy outdoor use. The hard wood handle is shaped and polished by hand. Each knife is made individually, so minor variation in pattern and finish is expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHunting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutdoor Use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eField Dressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRanch and Farm Use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBowie Knife Collector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift for Him\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift for Dad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChristmas Gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirthday Gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade Knife Collector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9\" Damascus blade — 384 layers of 1095 HC + 15N20 nickel carbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHRC 58–60 oil tempered — sharp edge, heavy outdoor use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge sharpened at 20 degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard wood handle — full tang, hand polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCowhide leather sheath included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% handmade — no CNC machining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlight variation per knife is normal and expected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is Damascus steel and how is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDamascus steel is made by forge-welding two or more steel types together and folding the billet repeatedly to build up layers. This knife uses 1095 high-carbon steel and 15N20 nickel carbon — 384 layers total. After forging and grinding, the blade is acid-etched to reveal the contrast between the nickel (satin) and high-carbon (dark gray) layers, producing the visible Damascus pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What does HRC 58-60 mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHRC refers to the Rockwell Hardness Scale, which measures how hard a steel is. At HRC 58–60, this blade is hard enough to hold a sharp edge through heavy outdoor use while remaining tough enough to resist chipping. The blade is oil-tempered to reach this hardness level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does this knife come with a sheath?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — a cowhide leather sheath is included. The knife and sheath shown in the product photos are what you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this knife 100% handmade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — no CNC machining is used in the production of this knife. Each knife is made individually by hand, so minor variation in the Damascus pattern, handle finish, and overall appearance is expected and part of the handmade character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExplore More\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hunting-knives\"\u003eHunting Knives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bowie-knives\"\u003eBowie Knives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chef-knives\"\u003eChef Knives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fillet-knives\"\u003eFillet Knives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis knife is intended for adults 18 years of age or older. 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