{"product_id":"18-inch-d2-steel-d-guard-bowie-knife","title":"18-Inch D2 Steel D-Guard Bowie Knife with Rosewood Handle","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBuilt around a bold frontier-inspired silhouette, the \u003cstrong\u003eWoodsman Forge 18-Inch D-Guard Bowie Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e combines a substantial D2 tool steel blade, classic rosewood handle, protective steel guard, and handcrafted leather sheath.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately \u003cstrong\u003e18 inches overall\u003c\/strong\u003e, this large fixed-blade knife features a \u003cstrong\u003e12-inch D2 steel blade\u003c\/strong\u003e with a substantial \u003cstrong\u003e6 mm blade thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e. The blade is paired with a steel D-guard that wraps around the handle, giving the knife its distinctive traditional Bowie character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is crafted from \u003cstrong\u003erosewood\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003egenuine leather sheath\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of D2 tool steel, rosewood, steel hardware, and leather makes this an especially distinctive piece for collectors of large traditional-style knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e D-Guard Bowie Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 6 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e D2 Tool 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\u003cstrong\u003e6 mm thick\u003c\/strong\u003e, the blade has a substantial profile that complements the knife's large 18-inch overall dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe long blade and distinctive D-guard give this knife a classic Bowie-inspired appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRosewood Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle uses \u003cstrong\u003enatural rosewood\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the knife a traditional and refined appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosewood naturally varies in grain, color, and figuring, so individual handles may have subtle differences from the photographed example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is paired with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel D-guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel pommel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-tang construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative metal hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteel 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