{"product_id":"san-mai-damascus-bowie-knife","title":"Handmade San Mai Damascus Bowie Knife 9-Inch Laminated Blade with Rosewood Handle","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe San Mai Damascus Bowie Knife by JW SteelCrafts is a handcrafted collector fixed blade built with laminated steel. It features a 9-inch clip point blade and a 5-inch rosewood handle finished with a brass clip, giving a warm, classic look. The san mai construction pairs a hard cutting core with a tougher outer jacket for a strong, refined blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Bowie suits collectors, hunters, and gift buyers who appreciate fine forged steel. Because each blade is hand-forged, the layered pattern is unique on every knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSan mai is a traditional laminated steel construction, long used in Japanese blade-making, where a hard, high-carbon core is sandwiched between two layers of tougher, more flexible steel. This \"core-and-jacket\" approach gives a blade the best of both worlds: a keen, long-lasting edge supported by a body that resists chipping and stress. Applying san mai to the classic American Bowie profile blends two great knife traditions in one piece. The clip point — with its swept, lowered tip — remains the defining Bowie feature. This handmade san mai Bowie carries both legacies forward as a collector and working fixed blade prized for its edge and craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eExplore more in our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/collections\/san-mai-knives\"\u003eSan Mai Knives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e range and the handmade \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/collections\/damascus-steel-bowie-knife\/products\/persian-upswept-damascus-bowie-knife-stag-horn-handle\"\u003ePersian Upswept Damascus Bowie Knife with Stag Handle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length: 9 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Length: 5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Material: San mai laminated Damascus steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Style: Clip point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle: Rosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardware: Brass clip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction: Full tang, core-and-jacket lamination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand: JW SteelCrafts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFEATURES AS BENEFITS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSan mai laminated steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Pairs a keen core with a tough outer jacket.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e9-inch clip point blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Captures the classic Bowie silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRosewood handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Adds a warm, classic, refined look.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBrass clip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Gives a premium, finished touch.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFull-tang build\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Adds strength and a solid, lasting feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHand-forged finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Makes every Bowie one of a kind.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCARE INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWipe the blade clean and dry after every use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply a light coat of oil to the steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep it away from long moisture exposure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean the rosewood handle with a dry cloth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore it dry, out of a damp sheath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd this handcrafted San Mai Damascus Bowie Knife to your cart today, limited handcrafted stock, with fast USA shipping on every order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is San Mai Damascus? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSan mai is a laminated steel with a hard cutting core between two tougher outer layers. It gives a keen edge with extra strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs San Mai steel good? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The core-and-jacket build offers a sharp, long-lasting edge supported by a body that resists chipping and stress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Bowie knives legal to own? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBowie knives are widely owned as collector and working blades. Knife laws vary by state and city, so check your local rules.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much is a real Damascus knife worth? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValue varies with size, steel, and craftsmanship. 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