{"product_id":"personalized-bowie-knife-the-namesake","title":"The Namesake Bowie, Personalized Knife with Brass Name Plate and Horn Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is The Namesake Bowie?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Namesake Bowie is a handmade Bowie knife made to carry a name. A brass plate set flush into the black horn handle gives it a dedicated surface for engraving, so the knife arrives bearing the name, initials, or date of the person it belongs to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehind the plate sits a working knife: a 9 inch clip point in stainless steel, a brass crossguard, full tang construction, and a tooled black leather sheath. It measures 14 inches overall with a 5 inch handle. Add your engraving text at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Are the Specifications?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9972%; height: 293.847px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 27.4934%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 69.7938%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eProduct Detail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.4934%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eBlade Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.7938%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eStainless steel [confirm grade]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.4934%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eBlade Profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.7938%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eClip point Bowie\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.4934%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.7938%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e9 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.4934%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.7938%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.4934%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.7938%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e14 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.4934%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eTang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.7938%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eFull tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.4934%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.7938%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eBlack horn [confirm: water buffalo or cattle] with pins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.4934%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eName Plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.7938%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eBrass escutcheon set flush into the handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.4934%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eGuard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.7938%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eBrass crossguard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.4934%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eCorrosion Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.7938%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eStainless, low maintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.4934%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eIncludes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.7938%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eTooled black leather sheath with snap strap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.4934%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003ePersonalization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.7938%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eEngraving on the name plate or blade at checkout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Does The Namesake Bowie Have a Name Plate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brass plate on the handle is an escutcheon, a traditional feature on presentation knives and firearms. Makers set them into handles for one reason: horn and wood are curved and grained, and neither takes lettering cleanly. A flat brass plate does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngraving on the handle also keeps the name where it can be seen. Text on a blade spends most of its life inside a sheath or under a hand. A plate on the grip is framed by the hand holding it, visible every time the knife is picked up or put on display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrass takes a crisp cut and warms in tone as it ages, so the lettering gains character over the years rather than fading. Initials, a full name, a date, or a short line all fit comfortably. Blade engraving is available too, if you want both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes It a Bowie?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo features define the form. The clip point drops the spine in a concave curve toward the tip, giving a fine, controllable point on a blade otherwise built for heavy work. The crossguard separates handle from blade and keeps the hand off the edge during a hard stroke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 9 inches, the blade has enough length and forward weight to chop kindling and handle general camp work, while staying more manageable in the hand than the longest frontier patterns. Buyers after a larger blade in the 19th-century style can compare our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/products\/antique-style-bowie-knife-d2-buffalo-horn-handle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eantique-style Bowie\u003c\/a\u003e, and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/collections\/damascus-bowie-knives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDamascus Bowie knives collection\u003c\/a\u003e covers pattern-welded builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Stainless Steel?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA knife given as a gift should not arrive with homework. Carbon and tool steels hold an edge well but need drying and oiling after every use, and a recipient who does not know that finds rust spots within a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStainless keeps enough chromium free in the steel to protect the surface, so the blade tolerates moisture far better and needs no oiling routine. Wash it, dry it, and put it away. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/blogs\/blog-posts\/what-is-the-best-steel-for-knives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eknife steel guide\u003c\/a\u003e compares stainless with carbon, D2, and Damascus in more detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is a Horn Handle?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHorn is keratin, the same protein as hair and fingernail, which makes it a different material from antler or bone. It polishes to a deep black lustre, frames the brass plate with strong contrast, and stays comfortable in the hand without hot spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHorn responds to humidity, shrinking slightly in dry air and swelling in damp. Fine hairline checks running along the handle can appear over time. They are normal, rarely affect strength, and stay minimal with regular oiling. Horn is also more likely than wood to crack if the knife is dropped on a hard floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour and grain vary between pieces, so no two handles are identical, and no two engraved plates are either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Does the Sheath Provide?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black leather sheath carries a tooled scallop border, contrast stitching, a belt loop, and a snap-fastened strap over the handle. Use it for carrying rather than long-term storage, since leather holds humidity against steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Should You Care for The Namesake Bowie?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe blade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash with mild soap and warm water, then dry. Stainless resists rust rather than being immune to it, so avoid soaking and do not put it away wet. Keep it out of the dishwasher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe horn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub a few drops of mineral oil or neatsfoot oil into the horn every few months. Avoid cooking oils, which go rancid, and solvent-based waxes, which dry horn out. Keep the handle away from direct heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe name plate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe the plate and guard with a soft dry cloth after handling. A brass polish brings back the bright finish, but keep it out of the engraved lettering, where residue collects and dulls the cut. Many owners leave the brass to age naturally, which darkens the plate slightly and makes the engraving stand out more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSharpening\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharpen when the edge stops biting, using our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/blogs\/blog-posts\/best-way-to-sharpen-a-knife\"\u003eknife sharpening guide\u003c\/a\u003e. Lift the handle gradually as you approach the clip so the curve meets the stone at a consistent angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade arrives sharp. Open the package carefully and keep the knife out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose The Namesake Bowie?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose The Namesake Bowie for its brass name plate built for engraving, 9 inch stainless clip point, black horn handle, brass crossguard, full tang construction, and tooled leather sheath. It is a working Bowie first, and a personal one the moment a name goes on the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery knife is finished by hand, and we have been making knives since 2001.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stag Steel Knives","offers":[{"title":"Knife without Engraving","offer_id":47963890286780,"sku":"274","price":180.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Knife with Engraving","offer_id":47963890319548,"sku":"274-1","price":200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/4621\/4332\/files\/the-namesake-bowie-personalized-knife-brass-plate.webp?v=1790062803","url":"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/products\/personalized-bowie-knife-the-namesake","provider":"Stag Steel Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}