Making An $18,000 Damascus Bowie Knife

This $18,000 Bowie knife took me over 250 hours to make! 🚀 Get all the tools and materials I use through my free PDF 👉 I take you on a journey through the creation of a one-of-a-kind bowie knife I call Luminous. Over 250 hours of hard work went into turning raw materials into this work of art. Every strike of the hammer, every precise cut, carries the weight of thousands of dollars, and the potential for loss looms ominously at every corner. The first step in making this bowie knife is creating the Mosaic Damascus pattern, a beautiful mix of alternating 1084 and 15n20 steels. The process involves forge welding layers together with a hydraulic press and squaring the billet to create the distinct W-shaped Damascus pattern. After several stages of stacking, welding, and re-squaring, I reveal the mesmerizing Mosaic Damascus pattern that will adorn the blade of the Luminous Bowie. The blade takes shape with a Sheffield-style clip. Moving on to the handle, I carefully craft fossilized mammoth ivory scales, adding a carved quilted pattern, inlaying argentium silver pins and unique domed pins, creating a classic and elegant design. Finally, the blade is brought to life with a hair-popping razor edge, and the knife is assembled with precision. The gun-blued fittings complement the Argentium silver pins and the polished mammoth ivory scales, resulting in a stunning and functional work of art. I hope you enjoyed this journey from concept to creation of the Luminous Bowie knife. It’s a testament to the creative process and the dedication required to turn raw materials into a masterpiece. Thank you for watching, and may the forge be with you. Learn how to make knives: YouTube ~ ​ Instagram ~ Website ~ ​ #KyleRoyer #Knifemaker #Bladesmith