Bowie with Buffalo Horn and Musk Ox Horn

Product Description for Bowie with Buffalo Horn and Musk Ox Horn

Maker: Bob Lay (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 90362
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 10.65 in.
Total length: 17.75 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.90 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.24 in.
Item weight: 21.85 oz.
Shipment weight: 37 oz.
Blade: 440C stainless steel hardened to Rc57
Bolster: Stainless steel fittings
Handle: Jet black buffalo horn with a very rare musk ox horn spacer
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. This one, measuring in at a 10 2/3 inch blade, is among the largest Bowies that I've seen from Bob. 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 jet black buffalo horn handle is nicely set again marbled musk ox horn. Musk ox horn is one of the most rare and majestic handle materials used in the knife world. The highly polished musk ox has a unique grain structure that immediately grabs the eye. Alternating black fiber and stainless spacers assist the handle to adjust to temperature and humidity changes. The stainless steel 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. The blade has been tempered to 57 Rc for sturdy, optimal edge retention. Accompanied by certificate from the maker, a leather sheath, and a cordura storage pouch.


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