Harvey Dean, M.S. Old Southwest Bowie, Ladder Pattern Damascus, Stag (SOLD)

Harvey Dean, M.S. Old Southwest Bowie, Ladder Pattern Damascus, Stag (SOLD)

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This is Harvey Dean's "Old Southwest Bowie".  It is definitely one of his upscale or dress Bowies.  Harvey received his Mastersmith rating from the American Bladesmith Society in 1992, and has been a full-time maker ever since.  He is a master at making both fixed blade knives and folders, and he forges all of his own Damascus.  He is consistently producing outstanding pieces that are highly coveted by collectors and users alike.  His grinds, and fit and finish are second to none.  To hold a Harvey Dean Bowie in your hand is the only way to truly appreciate the craftsmanship and balance of the piece.

Harvey forged the blade of this large Ladder Pattern Damascus Bowie from 1075 and 15N20 steels.  The clip point top edge has not been sharpened.  The fittings, including the guard and ferrule are also forged Damascus.  The pins are 416 stainless steel.  The handle is made from two beautifully matched slabs of presentation grade amber stag - thick, richly colored, and highly figured.  This knife absolutely melts in the palm of your hand. You can tell how well balanced it is as soon as you hold it.  The knife is on consignment from the collection of another world renown Mastersmith.  He acquired it directly from Harvey, and it has been in his collection since.  Being a Mastersmith himself, the knife was well cared for, and stored properly.  The knife is in excellent, unused condition.  I dare say it is in Mint Condition.  This Mastersmith is "thinning" out his collection, and Windy City Knives is honored to have been appointed as his chosen purveyor.

This is a rare opportunity to own one of Harvey's coveted Damascus Bowies, without the multi-year wait.  It will be shipped in a padded, zippered case.  There is no sheath.  Although it is "field ready", this knife is more likely to reside in a collection and / or be displayed.  If you wanted to design your own sheath, I would not hesitate recommending Kenny Rowe Leathers.  They have a great deal of experience making quality sheaths, and working with ABS knives.  This one would be a great addition to any collection.  Harvey's knives are well-respected among both makers and collectors.

Condition:  Excellent, Mint Condition
                    Never used, carried, or sharpened
  • Overall length:     15 1/2"
  • Blade length:        10 1/2"
  • Handle length:      5"