About this knife

This fixed-blade Bowie knife combines an 18 cm hand-forged Damascus steel blade with a spiked cross guard and a 12 cm white bone handle banded with brass rings. Handcrafted in Pakistan, its light bone handle and pointed guard give it a distinct look among the Damascus Bowie range. A wholesale option for retailers wanting a bone-handle Damascus Bowie knife.

Specifications

Manufacturer
Pakistan Knives Factory, Sialkot, Pakistan
Weight
0.625 kg
Blade size (cm)
18
Handle size (cm)
12
Blade
Damascus steel
Handle
Bone
Included
Leather case
Total length (cm)
30
Knife Notes

Know-how from our Sialkot workshop

The story

How a frontier name became a knife pattern

The Bowie knife takes its name from James 'Jim' Bowie, whose fame in the late 1820s turned the large sheath knife he carried into a sensation. His brother Rezin later wrote that he had made the original, and blacksmiths across the American South and cutlers in England were soon producing their own versions. By the 1830s, 'Bowie' meant almost any big knife with a broad blade and a cross guard.

This model keeps the essential silhouette in a more compact form: an 18 cm Pakistani Damascus blade, a spiked cross guard and a white bone handle with brass rings, 30 cm overall. It is a collector's take on a frontier icon rather than a copy of any single historical piece.

Sharpening

Working an edge close to a spiked cross guard

The spiked guard protects the hand in use, but it also gets in the way of a stone. Take it slowly:

  1. Set the stone at the very edge of the bench, so the guard clears the side as you sharpen the heel of the 18 cm blade.
  2. Hold an angle of about 20 degrees, a robust choice for a large fixed blade, and work in sections from heel to tip.
  3. Keep your free hand well away from the points of the guard as you change sides.
  4. Finish on a leather strop, then wipe the Damascus clean and oil it lightly.

Large Pakistan knives with guards are easier to maintain on a stone with a long, open face.

Best uses

A white bone Bowie for shelf and camp

Light bone, brass rings and a pointed guard make this a strong display piece, while the 18 cm blade still handles real outdoor chores. A white bone knife of this size suits:

  • Western and frontier memorabilia collections
  • Display above a fireplace or desk
  • Camp cooking and food prep
  • Cutting rope and kindling
  • Gift for a Bowie collector
  • Themed bar or lodge decor
Questions & answers

Questions on bone, the Bowie and its price

How is this Damascus Bowie priced in Pakistan?

US$39.50 per piece (PKR 11,560 for buyers in Pakistan). From 50 pieces the price drops to US$27.65 per piece. For a larger order, send us the quantity on WhatsApp or by email and we will quote a lower rate.

Is the bone handle natural?

Yes, it is natural bone, so expect small variations in tone and texture from one knife to the next. Keep it dry and out of strong sun, and it will slowly mellow to a warmer shade.