{"product_id":"pakkawood-handle-sawback-survival-bowie","title":"Tealspine Pakkawood Handle Sawback Survival Bowie with Drilled Steel Pommel","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":9,\"w\":565,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":238}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":9,\"w\":563,\"h\":77,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":238}'\u003eThe Pakkawood Handle Sawback Survival Bowie ends in a working pommel. Most Bowie knives finish with a decorative cap. This one runs steel past the handle with a hole through it. Cord threads through for a wrist loop. The exposed steel takes a strike; nothing else should. A capped handle offers none of that.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":104,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":333}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":104,\"w\":558,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":333}'\u003eNotches cut deep into the spine near the ricasso. Teak pakkawood fills the grip with carved grooves. A black spacer separates wood from polished steel at the front.\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\":533,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":388}'\u003eThis sawback Bowie for sale runs 11 inches overall. Damascus fills the blade with dense banded layers.\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\":541,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":443}'\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divineknives.us\/collections\/survival-bowie-knife\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":214,\"w\":151,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":443}'\u003eSurvival Bowie collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Divine Knives with teal carved pakkawood, spine notching, a steel pommel drilled for cord, and a multi-snap sheath.\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\":497,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":498}'\u003eThe History Behind This Pakkawood Handle Bowie\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\":561,\"h\":77,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":538}'\u003eSurvival knives gained exposed pommels through the last century. Designers wanted a striking surface at the back of the handle. A fully capped grip left nothing solid to hit with. Cord holes followed shortly after for the same practical reason. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divineknives.us\/\"\u003eDivine Knives\u003c\/a\u003e keeps both of those features on this build.\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\":565,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":632}'\u003ePakkawood Handle Sawback Survival Bowie 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}'\u003eSpine notches sit under your thumb during a cut. They give a second point of contact on the blade. Pressure travels straight down instead of sideways. Control improves on anything needing a push. Smooth spines give the thumb nothing.\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\":550,\"h\":57,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":747}'\u003eCarved grooves hold the hand in three positions. People buy Pakkawood Bowie knife shapes because they never move. Resin fills the wood so nothing swells or loosens. A full tang takes chopping and prying loads. Six and a half inches packs without needing a belt.\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\":361,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":822}'\u003eSawback Survival Knife Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":633,\"w\":565,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":862}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":633,\"w\":557,\"h\":57,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":862}'\u003eTeal runs through the handle with figure showing. Carved grooves cut across it at intervals. Each groove exposes the material at a new depth. Color shifts a little at every cut. No two handles come out matching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":708,\"w\":565,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":937}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":708,\"w\":546,\"h\":77,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":937}'\u003eA black spacer sits between wood and bolster. Polished steel forms the bolster at the ricasso. Steel closes the butt and extends past the scales. A hole runs through that extension for cord. Deep notches cut the spine above the ricasso. Wash by hand, and the resin handles the rest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":802,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1031}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":802,\"w\":329,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1031}'\u003eBest Uses for the Tealspine Bowie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":842,\"w\":565,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1071}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":842,\"w\":561,\"h\":57,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1071}'\u003eCamp and pack carry suit this size well. Eleven inches fits without dominating a belt. Campers buy Pakkawood survival Bowie knives for the pommel. Teal also finds it fast in a dark pack. The sheath carries several snaps for retention. Nothing works loose on a walk-in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":917,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1146}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":917,\"w\":560,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1146}'\u003eOrder the Tealspine Survival Bowie today. A drilled steel pommel and carved grooves rarely arrive together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":972,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1201}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":972,\"w\":136,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1201}'\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1016,\"w\":565,\"h\":392,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1245}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1016,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1245}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1016,\"w\":288,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1245}'\u003eProduct Type: Single fixed blade survival Bowie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1035,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1264}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1035,\"w\":323,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1264}'\u003eBlade Material: Forged Damascus steel, folded layers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1055,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1284}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1055,\"w\":317,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1284}'\u003eBlade Pattern: Dense banded layers with tight swirls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1074,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1303}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1074,\"w\":243,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1303}'\u003eBlade Finish: Acid-etched, high contrast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1094,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1323}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1094,\"w\":251,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1323}'\u003eBlade Shape: Clip point with a deep belly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1114,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1343}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1114,\"w\":398,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1343}'\u003eSpine Detail: Around six deep squared notches above the ricasso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1133,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1362}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1133,\"w\":154,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1362}'\u003eOverall Length: 11 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1153,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1382}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1153,\"w\":148,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1382}'\u003eBlade Length: 6.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1172,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1401}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1172,\"w\":158,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1401}'\u003eHandle Length: 4.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1192,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1421}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1192,\"w\":240,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1421}'\u003eBlade Width at Widest Point: 1.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1212,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1441}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1212,\"w\":218,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1441}'\u003eBolster: Polished steel at the ricasso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1231,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1460}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1231,\"w\":291,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1460}'\u003eSpacer: Black band between bolster and handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1251,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1480}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1251,\"w\":381,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1480}'\u003eHandle Material: Teal-dyed laminated wood with visible figure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1270,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1499}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1270,\"w\":357,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1499}'\u003eHandle Shaping: Carved grooves in roughly three sections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1290,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1519}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1290,\"w\":177,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1519}'\u003ePins: Pale, through the scales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1310,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1539}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1310,\"w\":472,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1539}'\u003eButt Fitting: Polished steel pommel extending past the scales, drilled for cord\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1329,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1558}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1329,\"w\":89,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1558}'\u003eTang: Full tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1349,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1578}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1349,\"w\":443,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1578}'\u003eSheath: Brown leather with around five snap studs across a strap system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1368,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1597}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1368,\"w\":285,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1597}'\u003eEdge: Hand-sharpened, ready to use on arrival\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1388,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1617}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1388,\"w\":34,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1617}'\u003eFAQ’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1422,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1651}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1422,\"w\":231,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1651}'\u003eWhat are the notches on the spine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1457,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1686}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1457,\"w\":556,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1686}'\u003eDeep squared cuts above the ricasso. They give a thumb somewhere to press during a cut.\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\":234,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1722}'\u003eAre those notches actual saw teeth?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1528,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1757}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1528,\"w\":551,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1757}'\u003eThey are squared slots rather than angled cutting teeth. Expect grip rather than a working saw.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1584,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1813}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1584,\"w\":277,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1813}'\u003eWhat is the steel at the end of the handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1619,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1848}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1619,\"w\":553,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1848}'\u003eAn extended pommel with a hole drilled through it. Cord threads through for a wrist loop.\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\":342,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1884}'\u003eHow is this different from the Sawspine Gator Back?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1690,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1919}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1690,\"w\":548,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1919}'\u003eThe Sawspine is plain steel with drilled blade holes. This carries a layered blade and a teal grip.\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\":187,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1975}'\u003eWhat is the handle material?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1781,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":2010}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1781,\"w\":545,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":2010}'\u003eDyed laminated wood with resin through the grain. It resists water that would swell plain wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divine Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52835521036575,"sku":"12","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/2106\/9599\/files\/IMG_2572.webp?v=1788967103","url":"https:\/\/divineknives.us\/products\/pakkawood-handle-sawback-survival-bowie","provider":"Divine Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}