{"product_id":"ornate-filigree-damascus-bowie-with-pierced-spine-and-burl-wood-handle","title":"Ornate Filigree Damascus Bowie with Pierced Spine and Burl Wood Handle","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ornate Filigree Damascus Bowie wears pierced metalwork at three points. A filigree ferrule sits where the guard meets the wood. A second band circles the middle of the grip. An openwork cap closes the butt end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe guard sweeps down in brass and silver tones. Scrollwork runs through it in cut relief. Above it, the blade opens into eleven inches of Damascus. Bold swirling bands turn through the steel with high contrast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiercings are cut through the spine near the ricasso. Scalloped filework follows the spine edge behind them. Figured hardwood fills the handle with deep red grain. Divine Knives forges each blade and fits each mount by hand. Burl grain shifts from piece to piece, so no two match. Every fitting is cut and seated one at a time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divineknives.us\/collections\/persian-style-bowie\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003eOrnate Filigree Bowie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e at Divine Knives with three filigree fittings, pierced spine work, and a figured burl handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe History Behind This Ornate Filigree Damascus Bowie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresentation bowies have long carried more decoration than working blades. Makers used pierced fittings to show skill a plain knife could not. Spine filework became a signature mark among frontier smiths. Damascus forging reaches back centuries, prized for strength and pattern. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divineknives.us\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDivine Knives \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003ebuilds this piece in that presentation tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngraved Damascus Bowie Knife Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe turbulent Damascus pattern rewards close viewing under light. Eleven inches of blade give the piece real presence in hand. Spine piercings are cut for looks rather than for grip. That makes this a display and collector piece above all. Wipe the blade dry after handling and apply a light coat of oil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorative Fixed Blade Knife Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach filigree fitting seats tight against the wood beneath it. A hidden tang runs the length under the handle. The pommel cap draws the whole stack together at the butt. Openwork holds dust, so a soft brush clears it best. Dry storage keeps the wood, and the fittings sound over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Used For: Showpiece Damascus Bowie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bowie suits display cases, wall mounts, and serious collections. Its pattern and metalwork carry a room on their own. The piece also makes a landmark gift for a collector. Order the Ornate Filigree Damascus Bowie today. Three filigree fittings with pierced spine work appear nowhere else here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery knife ships with secure, tracked shipping and careful packaging. Divine Knives keeps stock limited on this design. Each fitting takes real time to pierce, fit, and finish. Collectors wanting visible handwork often choose this over a plain build. The filigree and pattern give it lasting standing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 16 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 11 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Damascus steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Pattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bold turbulent Damascus, high contrast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Satin acid-etched\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Detail:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pierced spine work with scalloped filework\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Figured burl hardwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ornate down-swept guard, brass and silver-toned with pierced scrollwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFittings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Filigree ferrule, filigree mid band, openwork pommel cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTang:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hidden through tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Presentation-grade fixed-blade bowie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQ’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the blade real Damascus steel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The blade is forged from layered Damascus steel with a bold swirling pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the filigree fittings made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are pierced brass and silver-toned metalwork. Three sit at the ferrule, band, and pommel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from the Appalachian Damascus Bowie?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat bowie has a fullered blade and a stacked leather handle. This one has filigree fittings and a burl handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from the Ranger Damascus Bowie?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat bowie runs fourteen inches with a plain steel bolster. This one runs sixteen inches with three filigree mounts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from the Small Cowboy Bowie?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat knife is a compact nine-inch bowie with brass conchos. This is a full-size ornamented display piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Is the blade real Damascus steel?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes. 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