Stacked Handle Damascus Upswept Dundee Bowie with Tooth Saw Spine

The Stacked Handle Damascus Upswept Dundee Bowie is built one disc at a time. Ten hardwood rounds slide onto a through tang. Nine brass spacers sit between them. A brass cap peens the whole stack tight. Nothing here is glued or screwed.

A stacked grip behaves differently from pinned scales. Wood expands and contracts with the seasons. Pinned scales fight that movement and eventually crack. A stack absorbs it disc by disc. That is why stacked grips lasted on working tools for centuries.

Buy a stacked-handle Bowie at Divine Knives with ten alternating hardwood discs, nine brass spacers, a thirty-two-tooth spine, and a brass double guard.

The History Behind This Bowie Blade

The Bowie pattern spread across the American frontier in the early 1800s. Large clip point blades with brass guards became a standard camp tool. The Dundee styling added a saw-toothed spine in the 1980s. Stacked handles are older still, common on European hunting swords. Divine Knives folds all three traditions into one piece.

Why Choose Stacked Handle Damascus Upswept Dundee Bowie

The point rides high above the handle line. That geometry keeps your knuckles clear of a cutting board. Long slicing cuts run the full belly in one pass. The spine teeth handle green branches and bone. Work them on the push stroke only. The brass guard stops a wet hand cold. The stack fills a palm without raising hot spots. Balance sits just ahead of the guard. That makes the knife feel lighter than its 14.5 inches.

Specifications

• Overall Length: 14.5 inches
• Blade Length: 8.5 inches
• Handle Length: 6 inches
• Blade Width: 2 inches at the widest point
• Blade Material: Forged Damascus steel, high-carbon and nickel layer stack
• Blade Pattern: Wood grain with pooled centre figure
• Blade Finish: High polish, acid-etched
• Blade Shape: Upswept clip point with a deep belly
• Spine Features: 32 fine saw teeth
• Handle Material: Ten stacked hardwood discs, alternating dark walnut and warm red tones
• Spacer Rings: 9 brass
• Guard: Brass double guard with a long downswept quillon
• Pommel: Brass cap, flared and swept
• Tang: Through tang, peened under the brass pommel cap
• Sheath: Brown leather with saddle stitching and brass snap studs
• Pieces: 1

Stacked Handle Bowie Construction

The tang runs through every disc and peens under the brass cap. Ten hardwood rounds alternate between a dark walnut tone and warm red. Nine brass spacers separate them. Each ring adds grip and marks a finger position. The brass double guard carries a long downswept quillon. That quillon catches a slipping hand. Wood needs dry storage away from direct sun. Wipe the blade with mineral oil after use. Brass dulls to a soft patina over the years.

Best Uses:

This knife suits camp work, display shelves, and glass collection cases. The size makes it a statement piece rather than a pocket tool. Collectors who buy upswept Bowie knife patterns often start right here. It also reads well as a milestone or retirement gift. Order this Upswept Damascus Dundee blade knife today. Ten discs and nine brass rings give every grip its own look.

FAQ’s

What is a stacked handle?

A stacked handle is built from separate discs threaded onto the tang. This one uses ten hardwood rounds and nine brass spacers.

Why does this Bowie carry saw teeth on the spine?

Thirty-two fine teeth let one blade cut and saw. They bite green branches, bone, and light timber on the push stroke.

What does upswept mean on a blade?

Upswept means the point sits above the line of the handle. It lifts your knuckles clear during long slicing cuts.

How did the Dundee styling get its name?

The name comes from a large saw-backed Bowie style of the 1980s. It has been a standard collector pattern since.

How do I look after the brass and the wood?

Keep the wood dry and out of direct sun. Polish the brass only if you want the bright finish back.