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 will ship within 10-12 weeks (although sometimes sooner). Send me a message to inquire about rush orders, which might be available in some cases for an additional fee. No cancellations, returns or exchanges as these items are 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”.