{"product_id":"san-mai-clip-point-tracker-bowie","title":"San Mai Clip Point Tracker Bowie with Layered Steel Meets Bushcraft Design","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":9,\"w\":565,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":269}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":9,\"w\":556,\"h\":77,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":269}'\u003eThis San Mai Clip Point Tracker Bowie shows a dark spine and bright edge. That contrast marks the blade's genuine San Mai construction. That tip carries a ground clip point, sharp and precise. A notch sits near the heel, a functional tracker-style feature. Light and dark wood sections combine to form the handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":104,\"w\":565,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":364}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":104,\"w\":565,\"h\":77,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":364}'\u003eThis tracker Bowie for sale combines two distinct blade traditions in one piece. The clip point adds precision; the notch adds bushcraft function. That substantial blade size makes it suited to heavy outdoor tasks. The two-tone wood handle offers a secure, comfortable grip. Small brass pins hold the handle scales firmly in place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":198,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":458}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":198,\"w\":535,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":458}'\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divineknives.us\/collections\/survival-bowie-knife\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":198,\"w\":141,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":458}'\u003eSan Mai Tracker Bowie \u003c\/a\u003eat Divine Knives with a layered San Mai blade, clip point tip, and tracker notch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":253,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":513}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":253,\"w\":438,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":513}'\u003eThe Story Behind This San Mai Tracker Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":293,\"w\":565,\"h\":98,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":553}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":293,\"w\":558,\"h\":96,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":553}'\u003eSan Mai is a bladesmithing technique that layers a hard core between softer steel. That construction gives blades both toughness and a lasting edge. That clip point shape has appeared on Bowie knives for generations. Tracker notches trace back to bushcraft designs meant for scoring and notching. This knife draws on several distinct blade traditions at once.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":407,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":667}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":407,\"w\":290,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":667}'\u003eWhy Choose Clip Point Bowie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":447,\"w\":565,\"h\":98,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":707}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":447,\"w\":547,\"h\":96,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":707}'\u003eThis blade's size and San Mai construction give it real cutting power. That narrow tip handles piercing tasks with real accuracy. That notch near the heel adds function without weakening the blade. San Mai construction helps this blade hold an edge through heavy use. The two-tone handle stays secure in hand during vigorous tasks. Bushcraft tasks and heavy outdoor chores are well within its reach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":561,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":821}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":561,\"w\":136,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":821}'\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":604,\"w\":565,\"h\":156,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":864}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":604,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":864}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":604,\"w\":323,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":864}'\u003eBlade Shape: Clip point with functional tracker notch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":624,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":884}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":624,\"w\":345,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":884}'\u003eBlade Material: San Mai construction (layered steel core)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":644,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":904}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":644,\"w\":137,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":904}'\u003eBlade Length: 8 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":663,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":923}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":663,\"w\":154,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":923}'\u003eOverall Length: 13 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":683,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":943}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":683,\"w\":354,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":943}'\u003eHandle Material: Two-tone wood (light and dark sections)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":702,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":962}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":702,\"w\":63,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":962}'\u003ePins: Brass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":722,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":982}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":722,\"w\":89,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":982}'\u003eTang: Full tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":742,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1002}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":742,\"w\":391,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1002}'\u003eSheath: Orange leather, tooled edges, belt loop with brass snap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":775,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1035}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":775,\"w\":367,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1035}'\u003eHow This Blade And Handle Are Built\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":815,\"w\":565,\"h\":98,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1075}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":815,\"w\":547,\"h\":96,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1075}'\u003eSan Mai construction sandwiches a hard steel core between softer outer layers. That layering creates the visible line between the dark spine and bright edge. The clip point is shaped by grinding back part of the spine. A notch is cut into the heel for bushcraft-style function. Light and dark wood pieces are joined and pinned to form the handle. Those hoping to buy clip point Bowie knife pieces will value this layered construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":929,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1189}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":929,\"w\":445,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1189}'\u003eBest Use of San Mai Clip Point Tracker Bowie:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":969,\"w\":565,\"h\":98,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1229}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":969,\"w\":560,\"h\":96,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1229}'\u003eThis knife earns its keep during bushcraft practice and heavy outdoor work. Its San Mai construction also gives the blade genuine visual character. Enthusiasts drawn to layered steel construction will appreciate this particular build. Buyers looking to buy San Mai Bowie pieces will want a closer look. Order this knife today. A clip point and tracker notch on one San Mai blade is genuinely rare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1083,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1343}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1083,\"w\":54,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1343}'\u003eFAQ’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1123,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1383}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1123,\"w\":405,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1383}'\u003eWhat is San Mai steel, and how is it different from Damascus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1159,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1419}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1159,\"w\":520,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1419}'\u003eSan Mai layers a hard steel core between two softer outer layers. Unlike Damascus, it doesn't create a repeating pattern, just a visible line between layers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1214,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1474}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1214,\"w\":417,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1474}'\u003eWhy does this blade have both a clip point and a tracker notch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1249,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1509}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1249,\"w\":546,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1509}'\u003eThe clip point adds a precise tip, and the notch adds bushcraft function. Combining both gives this blade a wider range of practical uses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1305,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1565}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1305,\"w\":357,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1565}'\u003eDoes the dark spine section affect how the blade cuts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1340,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1600}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1340,\"w\":538,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1600}'\u003eNo, that dark area is largely decorative, resulting from the San Mai etching process. The cutting edge itself is ground and sharpened separately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1395,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1655}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1395,\"w\":295,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1655}'\u003eWhat are the two wood tones on the handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1431,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1691}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1431,\"w\":546,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1691}'\u003eThe handle uses a lighter wood section paired with a darker wood section. Brass pins run through both, tying the design together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1486,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1746}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1486,\"w\":370,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1746}'\u003eHow do I care for this San Mai and wood-handled knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1522,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1782}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1522,\"w\":535,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1782}'\u003eA quick dry-off after this blade sees use helps prevent rust. A light coat of oil keeps the wood handle in good shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divine Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52808996618527,"sku":null,"price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/2106\/9599\/files\/0873AB7C-9F25-4393-B7CC-402722FB9818.png?v=1787652804","url":"https:\/\/divineknives.us\/products\/san-mai-clip-point-tracker-bowie","provider":"Divine Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}