{"product_id":"stacked-handle-damascus-upswept-dundee-bowie","title":"Stacked Handle Damascus Upswept Dundee Bowie with Tooth Saw Spine","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":9,\"w\":565,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":269}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":9,\"w\":555,\"h\":57,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":269}'\u003eThe 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.\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\":344}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":84,\"w\":565,\"h\":57,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":344}'\u003eA 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.\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\":419}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":159,\"w\":532,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":419}'\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divineknives.us\/collections\/camp-bowie-knife\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":159,\"w\":172,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":419}'\u003eBuy a stacked-handle Bowie\u003c\/a\u003e at Divine Knives with ten alternating hardwood discs, nine brass spacers, a thirty-two-tooth spine, and a brass double guard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":214,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":474}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":214,\"w\":362,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":474}'\u003eThe History Behind This Bowie Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":254,\"w\":565,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":514}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":254,\"w\":552,\"h\":77,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":514}'\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":348,\"w\":565,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":608}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":348,\"w\":560,\"h\":57,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":608}'\u003eWhy Choose Stacked Handle Damascus Upswept Dundee Bowie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":418,\"w\":565,\"h\":98,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":678}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":418,\"w\":558,\"h\":96,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":678}'\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":532,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":792}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":532,\"w\":136,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":792}'\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":575,\"w\":565,\"h\":333,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":835}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":575,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":835}'\u003e\n\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":575,\"w\":92,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":835}'\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":144,\"y\":575,\"w\":72,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":557,\"abs_y\":835}'\u003e 14.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":595,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":855}'\u003e\n\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":595,\"w\":83,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":855}'\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":135,\"y\":595,\"w\":64,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":548,\"abs_y\":855}'\u003e 8.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":614,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":874}'\u003e\n\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":614,\"w\":93,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":874}'\u003eHandle Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":145,\"y\":614,\"w\":54,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":558,\"abs_y\":874}'\u003e 6 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":634,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":894}'\u003e\n\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":634,\"w\":78,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":894}'\u003eBlade Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":130,\"y\":634,\"w\":173,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":543,\"abs_y\":894}'\u003e 2 inches at the widest point\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":653,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":913}'\u003e\n\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":653,\"w\":91,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":913}'\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":143,\"y\":653,\"w\":363,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":913}'\u003e Forged Damascus steel, high-carbon and nickel layer stack\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":673,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":933}'\u003e\n\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":673,\"w\":85,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":933}'\u003eBlade Pattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":137,\"y\":673,\"w\":236,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":550,\"abs_y\":933}'\u003e Wood grain with pooled centre figure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":693,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":953}'\u003e\n\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":693,\"w\":76,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":953}'\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":128,\"y\":693,\"w\":153,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":541,\"abs_y\":953}'\u003e High polish, acid-etched\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":712,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":972}'\u003e\n\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":712,\"w\":79,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":972}'\u003eBlade Shape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":131,\"y\":712,\"w\":228,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":544,\"abs_y\":972}'\u003e Upswept clip point with a deep belly\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":732,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":992}'\u003e\n\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":732,\"w\":93,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":992}'\u003eSpine Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":145,\"y\":732,\"w\":108,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":558,\"abs_y\":992}'\u003e 32 fine saw teeth\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":751,\"w\":525,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1011}'\u003e\n\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":751,\"w\":101,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1011}'\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":751,\"w\":516,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1011}'\u003e Ten stacked hardwood discs, alternating dark walnut and warm red tones\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":791,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1051}'\u003e\n\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":791,\"w\":82,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1051}'\u003eSpacer Rings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":134,\"y\":791,\"w\":47,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":547,\"abs_y\":1051}'\u003e 9 brass\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":810,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1070}'\u003e\n\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":810,\"w\":40,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1070}'\u003eGuard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":92,\"y\":810,\"w\":316,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":505,\"abs_y\":1070}'\u003e Brass double guard with a long downswept quillon\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":830,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1090}'\u003e\n\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":830,\"w\":53,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1090}'\u003ePommel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":105,\"y\":830,\"w\":170,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":518,\"abs_y\":1090}'\u003e Brass cap, flared and swept\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":849,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1109}'\u003e\n\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":849,\"w\":32,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1109}'\u003eTang:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":84,\"y\":849,\"w\":321,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":497,\"abs_y\":1109}'\u003e Through tang, peened under the brass pommel cap\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":869,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1129}'\u003e\n\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":869,\"w\":45,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1129}'\u003eSheath:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":97,\"y\":869,\"w\":352,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":510,\"abs_y\":1129}'\u003e Brown leather with saddle stitching and brass snap studs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":889,\"w\":525,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1149}'\u003e\n\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":889,\"w\":41,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":465,\"abs_y\":1149}'\u003ePieces:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":93,\"y\":889,\"w\":11,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":506,\"abs_y\":1149}'\u003e 1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":922,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1182}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":922,\"w\":351,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1182}'\u003eStacked Handle Bowie Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":962,\"w\":565,\"h\":117,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1222}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":962,\"w\":550,\"h\":116,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1222}'\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1096,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1356}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1096,\"w\":98,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1356}'\u003eBest Uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1136,\"w\":565,\"h\":98,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1396}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1136,\"w\":562,\"h\":96,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1396}'\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1250,\"w\":565,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1510}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1250,\"w\":54,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1510}'\u003eFAQ’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1290,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1550}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1290,\"w\":169,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1550}'\u003eWhat is a stacked handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1325,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1585}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1325,\"w\":535,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1585}'\u003eA stacked handle is built from separate discs threaded onto the tang. This one uses ten hardwood rounds and nine brass spacers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1380,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1640}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1380,\"w\":332,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1640}'\u003eWhy does this Bowie carry saw teeth on the spine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1416,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1676}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1416,\"w\":551,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1676}'\u003eThirty-two fine teeth let one blade cut and saw. They bite green branches, bone, and light timber on the push stroke.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1471,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1731}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1471,\"w\":249,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1731}'\u003eWhat does upswept mean on a blade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1507,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1767}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1507,\"w\":521,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1767}'\u003eUpswept means the point sits above the line of the handle. It lifts your knuckles clear during long slicing cuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1562,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1822}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1562,\"w\":275,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1822}'\u003eHow did the Dundee styling get its name?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1598,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1858}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1598,\"w\":557,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1858}'\u003eThe name comes from a large saw-backed Bowie style of the 1980s. It has been a standard collector pattern since.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1653,\"w\":565,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1913}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1653,\"w\":292,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1913}'\u003eHow do I look after the brass and the wood?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1688,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1948}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1688,\"w\":556,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":425,\"abs_y\":1948}'\u003eKeep the wood dry and out of direct sun. Polish the brass only if you want the bright finish back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divine Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52833793474847,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/2106\/9599\/files\/1C3E2207-8FD9-45D3-B3DF-ED35183D6731.jpg?v=1788236915","url":"https:\/\/divineknives.us\/products\/stacked-handle-damascus-upswept-dundee-bowie","provider":"Divine Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}