13" D2 Steel Bushcraft Bowie Knife – Fixed Blade Camp Slicer with Stag Handle

Grand-scale wilderness capability meets rugged frontier aesthetics. The NDY Artisan Series 13" D2 Steel Bushcraft Bowie is a commanding fixed-blade tool engineered for backcountry trail guides, survival instructors, and collectors of heavy-duty custom cutlery. The premium D2 tool steel blade features a sweeping drop-point clip profile engineered with a broad slicing belly and a flawless satin-polished finish. The handle is built for ultimate control, pairing genuine textured natural stag horn scales with a solid, contoured brass forward guard that locks into an ergonomic palm swell. Complete with a premium, scalloped-edge tan leather belt sheath, this high-leverage outdoor tool delivers relentless cutting momentum across demanding camp maintenance, slicing, and clearing tasks.

🎯 Key Specifications

• Overall Length: 13.0 inches – Full-scale outfitter footprint for maximum downward leverage

• Blade Details: 8.5" | Premium D2 Die/Tool Steel (Outstanding wear resistance and edge holding)

• Edge Geometry: Precision flat-ground sweeping clip-point profile with a razor-sharp primary bevel

• Handle Construction: Genuine deeply textured natural stag horn scales over a heavy-duty hidden tang

• Hardware: Solid polished brass forward safety guard and structural flush alignment pins

• Sheath Included: Heavy-duty, rich tan leather scabbard featuring a custom scalloped stamped border

💥 Why This D2 Bushcraft Stag Bowie Stands Out

• Premium D2 Wear Resistance: Forged from high-grade D2 tool steel, this massive blade offers incredible edge longevity and structural toughness. It retains its razor-sharp cutting edge far longer than standard high-carbon steels when processing thick materials, requiring minimal field maintenance.

• Solid Brass Protection Guard: The handle features a heavy-duty, mirror-polished brass bolster guard contoured with a deep index finger recess. This provides an absolute physical barrier that prevents your hand from slipping forward onto the sharp edge during heavy-leverage pushes or vertical downward sweeps.

• High-Traction Stag Horn Grip: The hand-selected stag horn scales retain their authentic, deeply fissured organic texture. This natural profile delivers an exceptionally secure, slip-resistant grip that feels incredibly solid in the hand, even when exposed to mud, sweat, or freezing temperatures.

📖 Care & Maintenance Guide

• Clean & Dry: Hand-wash your knife immediately after a field trip using warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft sponge. Wipe the blade, brass guard, and stag handle completely dry with a towel (never leave it submerged or place it in a dishwasher).

• Maintain the Semi-Stainless Edge: D2 steel is a premium tool alloy with high chromium content, making it highly stain-resistant, but it is technically a semi-stainless steel. Apply a very thin layer of food-grade mineral oil across the cutting edge before long-term storage to prevent any surface staining.

• Preserve the Stag & Leather: Keep the natural stag horn scales from drying out over generations by occasionally wiping them down with a drop of mineral oil. To keep the heavy-duty tan leather sheath flexible and weather-resistant, treat it once a year with a premium leather balm.