Built around a bold frontier-inspired silhouette, the Woodsman Forge 18-Inch D-Guard Bowie Knife combines a substantial D2 tool steel blade, classic rosewood handle, protective steel guard, and handcrafted leather sheath.
At approximately 18 inches overall, this large fixed-blade knife features a 12-inch D2 steel blade with a substantial 6 mm blade thickness. The blade is paired with a steel D-guard that wraps around the handle, giving the knife its distinctive traditional Bowie character.
The handle is crafted from rosewood and fitted with a steel D-guard and steel pommel. The natural grain of rosewood adds warmth and contrast to the polished blade and metal components.
A genuine leather sheath is included with the knife. Its layered brown leather construction complements the rosewood handle and provides a traditional presentation for this large Bowie-style fixed blade.
The combination of D2 tool steel, rosewood, steel hardware, and leather makes this an especially distinctive piece for collectors of large traditional-style knives.
Specifications
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Product Type: D-Guard Bowie Knife
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Overall Length: Approx. 18 inches
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Blade Length: Approx. 12 inches
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Blade Thickness: Approx. 6 mm
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Blade Material: D2 Tool Steel
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Construction: Full Tang
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Handle Material: Rosewood
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Guard: Steel D-Guard
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Pommel: Steel
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Sheath: Genuine Leather
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Sheath Type: Handcrafted Leather Sheath
D2 Tool Steel Blade
The approximately 12-inch blade is made from D2 tool steel, a popular high-carbon tool steel known for its combination of wear resistance, toughness, and edge retention.
At approximately 6 mm thick, the blade has a substantial profile that complements the knife's large 18-inch overall dimensions.
The long blade and distinctive D-guard give this knife a classic Bowie-inspired appearance.
Rosewood Handle
The handle uses natural rosewood, giving the knife a traditional and refined appearance.
Rosewood naturally varies in grain, color, and figuring, so individual handles may have subtle differences from the photographed example.
The handle is paired with:
- Steel D-guard
- Steel pommel
- Full-tang construction
- Decorative metal hardware
Steel D-Guard
The prominent steel D-guard is one of the defining characteristics of this knife.
Its large loop-style design creates the recognizable D-guard Bowie profile and provides a substantial visual transition between the blade and handle.
Leather Sheath Included
The knife comes with a handcrafted genuine leather sheath.
The sheath is designed to complement the knife's traditional appearance while providing protective blade coverage during storage and transport.
Key Features
- 18-inch overall length
- 12-inch D2 tool steel blade
- Approx. 6 mm blade thickness
- Full-tang construction
- Rosewood handle
- Steel D-guard
- Steel pommel
- Genuine leather sheath
- Large Bowie-inspired profile
- Traditional frontier-style appearance
Ideal For
- Bowie knife collectors
- D-guard knife collectors
- D2 steel enthusiasts
- Large fixed-blade collections
- Western-inspired collections
- Traditional knife displays
- Handmade knife enthusiasts
- Outdoor-style collections
- Unique knife gifts
