Bowie with Maple Burl and Sheep Horn

Product Description for Bowie with Maple Burl and Sheep Horn

Maker: Bob Lay (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 86859
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 7.75 in.
Total length: 12.63 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.40 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.20 in.
Item weight: 12.20 oz.
Shipment weight: 23.05 oz.
Blade: CPM154 stainless steel hardened to Rc59 - 60
Bolster: Nickel silver guard
Handle: Stabilized maple burl with sheep horn spacers
Sheath: Tooled leather sheath with cordura storage pouch
Description: Bob Lay's Bowie knives are very hard to come by. He only makes 2-3 per year. When he does put his skill toward creating a Bowie, the results are exceptional, showing off designs that are well thought out and showing an amazing degree of craftsmanship.
The maple burl handle has a dramatic, swirling grain pattern that is nicely offset by the blond sheep horn spacer. The nickel silver guard and butt cap create a perfect balance in the hand. By mirror polishing the flats of the blade and satin finishing the grinds, Bob creates a knife with grind lines that are very dramatic. Bob recently upgraded his steel of choice from 440C to CPM154. This powdered metallurgical steel has a smaller grain structure allowing the blade to be keener and hold the edge longer. The blade has been tempered to 59 - 60 Rc for optimal edge retention. Accompanied by certificate from the maker and a cordura storage pouch.


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