{"product_id":"musso-bowie-knife","title":"Musso Bowie Knife with Inlaid Brass Spine Strip and Buffalo Horn Grip","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":9,\"w\":565,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":238}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":9,\"w\":549,\"h\":57,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":238}'\u003eThe Musso Bowie Knife carries a brass strip down its spine. Soft metal set into hardened steel makes no obvious sense. Period makers did it anyway on several large Bowie knives. The reason stayed debated long after the knives were built.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":84,\"w\":565,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":313}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":84,\"w\":556,\"h\":57,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":313}'\u003eEverything else on this pattern runs large. The blade measures 12 inches with a broad flat and an angular clip. The clip carries a ground bevel along its full length. The belly runs one unbroken curve to the point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":159,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":388}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":159,\"w\":550,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":388}'\u003eThis Musso Bowie for sale runs 17 inches from tip to butt. A brass S guard and black horn finish the handle end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":214,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":443}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":214,\"w\":549,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":443}'\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divineknives.us\/collections\/clip-point-bowie\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":214,\"w\":72,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":443}'\u003eBowie Knife\u003c\/a\u003e at Divine Knives with a brass spine strip, a brass S guard, a black buffalo horn grip, and a 12-inch polished blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":269,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":498}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":269,\"w\":433,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":498}'\u003eThe History Behind This Classic Bowie Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":309,\"w\":565,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":538}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":309,\"w\":553,\"h\":77,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":538}'\u003eLarge Bowies of this size date to the 1830s and 1840s. The pattern carries the name of the collection holding the original. A soft brass strip inlaid along the spine appears on several period blades. S-shaped guards were common on American knives of that decade. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divineknives.us\/\"\u003eDivine Knives\u003c\/a\u003e follows the outline without altering its proportions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":403,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":632}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":403,\"w\":320,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":632}'\u003eMusso Bowie Knife Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":443,\"w\":565,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":672}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":443,\"w\":564,\"h\":57,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":672}'\u003eTwelve inches changes how a knife behaves. Mass sits well ahead of the guard on this build. You guide the blade rather than drive it. Momentum does most of the work once it starts moving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":518,\"w\":565,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":747}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":518,\"w\":530,\"h\":57,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":747}'\u003eThe brass S guard hooks in both directions. That shape keeps your hand set without a second grip position. A broad 2.5-inch blade resists twisting under load. Polished steel marks easily at this surface area. Wipe the flats down every time you handle it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":593,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":822}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":593,\"w\":136,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":822}'\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":636,\"w\":565,\"h\":333,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":865}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":636,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":865}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":636,\"w\":369,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":865}'\u003eProduct Type: Single large fixed blade Bowie, Musso pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":656,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":885}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":656,\"w\":226,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":885}'\u003eBlade Material: Polished carbon steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":676,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":905}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":676,\"w\":248,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":905}'\u003eBlade Pattern: Not applicable, plain steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":695,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":924}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":695,\"w\":208,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":924}'\u003eBlade Finish: Bright satin to polish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":715,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":944}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":715,\"w\":399,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":944}'\u003eBlade Shape: Broad clip point with angular clip and ground bevel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":734,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":963}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":734,\"w\":372,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":963}'\u003eSpine Detail: Inlaid brass strip running the spine and clip line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":754,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":983}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":754,\"w\":154,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":983}'\u003eOverall Length: 17 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":774,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1003}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":774,\"w\":145,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1003}'\u003eBlade Length: 12 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":793,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1022}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":793,\"w\":147,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1022}'\u003eHandle Length: 5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":813,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1042}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":813,\"w\":240,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1042}'\u003eBlade Width at Widest Point: 2.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":832,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1061}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":832,\"w\":348,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1061}'\u003eHandle Material: Black buffalo horn, single smooth block\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":852,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1081}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":852,\"w\":307,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1081}'\u003eHandle Profile: Curves downward toward the butt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":872,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1101}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":872,\"w\":299,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1101}'\u003eGuard: Brass S-guard, hooking in both directions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":891,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1120}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":891,\"w\":65,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1120}'\u003ePins: None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":911,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1140}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":911,\"w\":119,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1140}'\u003eSpacer Rings: None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":930,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1159}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":930,\"w\":112,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1159}'\u003eTang: Hidden tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":950,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1179}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":950,\"w\":139,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1179}'\u003eEdge: Hand sharpened\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":984,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1213}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":984,\"w\":379,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1213}'\u003eMusso Bowie Design and Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1024,\"w\":565,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1253}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1024,\"w\":553,\"h\":57,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1253}'\u003eThe guard curves up on one side and down on the other. That S shape came off American benches in the 1840s. Brass takes it, and brass runs the spine strip too. Both catch light against the polished steel around them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1098,\"w\":565,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1327}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1098,\"w\":561,\"h\":57,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1327}'\u003eBlack horn forms the grip in one smooth block. It curves downward toward the butt and fills the palm. No pins break the surface anywhere on it. A hidden tang carries the assembly from guard to butt. Horn dries and cracks in heat, so store it cool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1173,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1402}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1173,\"w\":335,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1402}'\u003eBest Uses for the Brassback Bowie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1213,\"w\":565,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1442}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1213,\"w\":561,\"h\":77,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1442}'\u003eTwelve inches puts this outside normal field use. A wall mount or a display case is the honest answer. Collectors buy Brassback Musso style Bowie knife reproductions for the size and the brass work. Historical pattern collections are the main market here. It also anchors a room the way few knives do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1308,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1537}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1308,\"w\":560,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1537}'\u003eOrder the Brassback Bowie Knife today. A brass spine strip on a 12-inch blade is rare at any price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1363,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1592}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1363,\"w\":54,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1592}'\u003eFAQ’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1403,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1632}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1403,\"w\":257,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1632}'\u003eWhat is the brass strip along the spine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1438,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1667}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1438,\"w\":535,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1667}'\u003eA soft brass strip sits inlaid into the top of the blade. It appears on several large Bowies from the same period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1493,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1722}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1493,\"w\":191,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1722}'\u003eHow big is this knife exactly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1529,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1758}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1529,\"w\":557,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1758}'\u003eSeventeen inches overall with a 12-inch blade. That makes it the largest piece in the range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1565,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1794}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1565,\"w\":192,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1794}'\u003eCan this be used for hunting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1600,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1829}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1600,\"w\":563,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1829}'\u003eAt this size, it works better on a wall than in a pack. Field dressing wants something under 9 inches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1655,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1884}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1655,\"w\":376,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1884}'\u003eHow is this different from the Brightsteel sub-hilt Bowie?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1691,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1920}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1691,\"w\":535,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1920}'\u003eThe Brightsteel runs 8 inches with a steel sub-hilt and maple. This runs 12 inches with a brass S guard and horn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1746,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1975}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1746,\"w\":229,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1975}'\u003eWhat does the S-shaped guard do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1782,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":2011}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1782,\"w\":558,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":2011}'\u003eIt hooks in both directions and holds your hand in place. Straight guards only stop forward movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divine Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52835511238943,"sku":null,"price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/2106\/9599\/files\/IMG_2613.webp?v=1788979696","url":"https:\/\/divineknives.us\/products\/musso-bowie-knife","provider":"Divine Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}