Dirigo Bowie Knife
Dirigo Bowie Knife
This bowie style knife was made from completely reclaimed materials (excluding the sheath). The blade was hand forged from a leaf spring from an old (1940-50s) school bus found near the St. John river in Northern Maine. The guard was forged from a railroad spike and was punched and hot fit onto the tang. The handle is figured white oak oxidized with white vinegar and dissolved iron. the ferril is copper flashing and the pin is copper grounding wire. it has been hand-polished to a bright satin finish. It comes with handmade leather sheath.
This knife is made to order.
Approximate measurements:
About a 6&1/2” blade from guard to tip. Handle is about 4&1/2 puts the oal at just over 11”.
NOTE: This item is made to order and may take up to 6-8 weeks to ship. These items are handmade and will have individual variation. Made to order.
This bowie style knife was made from completely reclaimed materials (excluding the sheath). The blade was hand forged from a leaf spring from an old (1940-50s) school bus found near the St. John river in Northern Maine. The guard was forged from a railroad spike and was punched and hot fit onto the tang. The handle is figured white oak oxidized with white vinegar and dissolved iron. the ferril is copper flashing and the pin is copper grounding wire. it has been hand-polished to a bright satin finish. It comes with handmade leather sheath.
This knife is made to order.
Approximate measurements:
About a 6&1/2” blade from guard to tip. Handle is about 4&1/2 puts the oal at just over 11”.
