Damascus Bowie with Ancient Mammoth Ivory and 14K Gold Accents

Product Description for Damascus Bowie with Ancient Mammoth Ivory and 14K Gold Accents

Maker: Larry Fuegen, M.S. (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 99374
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 7.50 in.
Cutting edge length: 6.75 in.
Total length: 12.75 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.37 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.21 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.17 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.04 in.
Item weight: 13.20 oz.
Shipment weight: 15.8 oz.
Blade: Ladder pattern damascus forged from carbon steels
Bolster: Browned carbon steel
Handle: Ancient mammoth bark
Sheath: Leather sheath with brown alligator overlay
Description: This stunning bowie knife was made by AKI (Art Knife Invitational) member Larry Fuegen. Larry is known for doing some of the most impressive art knives in the world. He made his first knife back in 1963 and forged his first knife in 1975. By 1987 Larry had become a full time bladesmith and also received his American Bladesmith Society journeyman smith rating. It only took 2 more years for him to receive his mastersmith rating. Larry believes in sole authorship work and does all the forging, embellishments, and all the sheath work. All of this is accomplished using only basic tools including a drill press, band saw, 2 belt grinders, and a buffer. This bowie is an impressive example of his work! It has been in a single private collection and has been meticulously cared for. By all appearances, Fuegen could have made it yesterday.
The 7-1/2 inch clip point blade is made from Larry's own Ladder pattern damascus forged from carbon steels. A long swedge travels half way up the blade. The blade is flat ground and features Larry's touchmark on the right side of the ricasso.
The handle is constructed from premium sections of ancient mammoth ivory bark. The ivory is from the very outer section of the ancient tusk and combines cream and caramel tones with hints of green. The ivory is secured to the tang using 14k gold pins. The false tang is constructed from fileworked browned steel surrounded by fileworked stainless steel liners. Both the textured band and the overlay on the butt of the knife are made from solid 14k gold. The browned guard has been textured and carved and is perfectly fit to the handle.
To protect the knife during transportation, Larry has included a handmade leather sheath with a brown alligator leather overlay. A browned steel stud with a gold cap provides an easy carry option when wearing a belt.
Exceptional fit and finish throughout!


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