Brute de Forge Bowie with Wrought Iron and Stag by Aaron Wilburn, M.S.

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Item num: 105268
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 9.25 in.
Cutting edge length: 8.50 in.
Total length: 14.40 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.90 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.30 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.28 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.11 in.
Item weight: 29.20 oz.
Shipment weight: 21.6 oz.
Blade: Hand forged 52100 carbon steel with a differential heat treatment
Bolster: Forged wrought iron with coined nickel silver and fluted antiqued brass spacers
Handle: Sambar stag with a koa spacer
Sheath: Hand stitched leather sheath
Description: This Raised Clip Point Bowie shows Mastersmith Aaron Wilburn's work at its best. An elegant refinement of design is brought into a hard-working knife. The fit and finish, as well as skill at design shown in this Bowie are exceptional!
The 9-1/4 inch blade was forged to shape from 52100 carbon steel. Many makers and collectors feel that this is the best steel available anywhere for use as a knife blade. The blade was differentially heat treated, bringing the edge to critical temperature then quenched with oil. This technique, involving low temperature forging, a multiple quench and multiple temper creates some of the sharpest and most long lasting edges found anywhere. Many thermal cycles and normalizing steps ensure consistent grain structure and exceptional durability. A cryogenic treatment between tempers enhances the edge holding ability. A forge finish remains on the flats -- showing Aaron's skill at the forge as he created this piece by forging very closely to shape.
The handle combines sambar stag with stabilized koa. Sambar stag of this quality has become increasingly rare to find. The S guard and pommel are both forged from antique wrought iron. The pommel is nicely carved to continue the natural texture of the Samber stag. Coined nickel silver spacers surround an antiqued fluted brass spacer. The handle is nicely shaped to fit comfortably in the hand -- it feels so natural, you’ll have a hard time putting it down.
A custom fit, Wickett & Craig leather sheath accompanies the knife.
Excellent fit and finish throughout!Brut de Forge Bowie with Wrought Iron Guard, Nickel Silver Trim, Antiqued Brass, Koa, Sambar Stag