Bowie in 80CrV2 w/ Amboyna Burl

This Bowie is forged from 80CrV2 with a flat grind, hand rubbed finish with forging marks and hidden tang construction. It is comfortable and has a well balanced feel in the hand, lending itself to be an easy carry and a dependable knife. The handle is assembled with stabilized Amboyna Burl, Ivory Paper Micarta and Orange G10 spacers with a mosaic pin. Hidden tang. 6 3/8 inch blade, 11 1/2 inches overall. 80CrV2 steel. Forged.

It comes with a signed certificate of authenticity, a black zipper pouch, and a custom right-handed Water Buffalo/veg tanned leather lined leather sheath that has been hand stamped and sewn by Cindy Akin.

About the Maker: Ben Akin has been making knives since 2014 and is a voting member of The Knifemakers' Guild. He has won awards throughout his career for his bowie, chef and hunting knives and has a bowie knife featured in Blade magazine March 2024 edition. He is a member of the Idaho Knife Association, Montana Knifemakers' Association, Midwest Knifemakers' Guild, and is an Apprentice in the American Bladesmith Association.