Damascus Bowie Knife Juan Padillo Stag Antler Handle

The Juan Padillo is a handmade Damascus Bowie knife with a natural stag antler handle, a 10-inch full-tang blade forged from VG10 and 15N20 steel hardened to 59–61 HRC, and a hand-stitched cowhide leather sheath included. 

It is a faithful take on the classic frontier Bowie — forged, ground, and finished by hand for hunters, outdoorsmen, and collectors who want a blade with real heritage and the strength to back it up.

This is not a stamped, factory blade. Every Juan Padillo Damascus Bowie knife is shaped one at a time at our forge, where the flowing Damascus pattern is drawn out of the steel itself rather than printed onto it. The result is a hand forged Bowie knife that looks like a collector’s piece and performs like a working tool.

A frontier Bowie, built the old way

At 15.25 inches overall with a 10-inch clip-point blade, the Juan Padillo has genuine presence in the hand. The clip point gives you a fine, controllable tip for detail work and a long belly for slicing — the same profile that made the Bowie the definitive American fixed-blade knife. If you want the full backstory, our guide on what a Bowie knife is, its history and design covers where this shape comes from.

What sets this custom Bowie knife apart is the detailing only handwork produces: a hand-filed spine, a forged Damascus S-guard that echoes the blade pattern, and a one-of-a-kind natural antler handle. Because the handle is genuine stag antler horn, no two are identical — the colour, texture, and grain of the piece you receive are unique to your knife.

Why hunters and collectors choose this Damascus Bowie knife

• Genuine hand forged Damascus steel — VG10 and 15N20 layered and patterned in the forge, not coated or etched.
• 59–61 HRC hardness — strong edge retention that holds through real field use.
• Solid full-tang construction — the blade steel runs the entire length of the handle for the balance and backbone a Bowie demands.
• Natural stag antler handle — a true one-of-a-kind handle, exactly the kind collectors search for in Damascus Bowie knives with antler handles.
• Hand-filed spine & Damascus guard — finishing details you only get from a maker, not a machine.
• Leather sheath included — a fitted, hand-stitched cowhide belt sheath comes with every knife.

Specifications

Damascus or D2 — which steel is right for you?

This Bowie is forged in VG10/15N20 Damascus, prized for its layered pattern and excellent edge retention. If you are weighing your options against our D2 models, our breakdown of Damascus vs D2 steel compares hardness, durability, rust resistance, and price so you can choose with confidence. Still deciding on the right blade overall? See our best Bowie knives for 2026 roundup.

How do you care for a Damascus Bowie knife?

Damascus steel should be kept clean, dry, and lightly oiled to protect both the edge and the pattern. Wipe the blade down after every use, avoid leaving it wet or stored long-term inside the leather sheath, and re-oil it occasionally. Our full guide on how to care for a Damascus knife walks through cleaning, oiling, and storage step by step so your blade stays sharp and beautiful for years.

A handmade Bowie knife worth gifting

With its natural antler handle, patterned Damascus blade, and included leather sheath, the Juan Padillo makes a standout gift for hunters, outdoorsmen, and collectors — Father’s Day, groomsmen, a milestone birthday, or a retirement. We also offer engraving and custom work, so reach out through our contact page if you’d like to personalise it. Shipping to Canada and worried about the rules? Our guide to Bowie knife laws in Canada covers what hunters should know.

Looking for more in this style? Browse the full Bowie knives collection, or compare the Juan Padillo with our Alamo Musso Damascus Bowie and Premium Copper Damascus Bowie.