Wind River Bowie
The Concept
This takedown bowie, though it was made in 2024, still holds up as one of my best ever. The balance of the blade when in use is exquisite, the handle is effortlessly comfortable, and the knife is packed, tip to pommel nut, with dozens of subtle, expertly executed details.
The goal that I set for myself when making an ‘art’ knife is to make the silhouette alone stand out as ambitious, proportionate, and correct for the task of that blade. Once one looks past the outline of the blade, they should be shocked and delighted by the amount of tasteful, skillful, dramatic detail packed into such a sleek and unassuming silhouette. The owner should be able to inspect the knife and find something new to appreciate each time. Finally, when holding the knife, the user should feel capable and confident in its ability. An expensive knife should not only look the part…it should feel like a top-end, priceless extension of one’s arm.
This knife accomplished these tasks more perfectly than any knife any other knife I had made at the time of its creation. It remains one of my favorite pieces I’ve ever made.
The Name
The story behind the name stems from my own name and explorations. My middle name, Bridger, came from the famous mountain man and explorer, Jim Bridger. Bridger was famous for his exploration and discovery, especially in the state of Wyoming. Within the Bridger-Teton National Forest is a stretch of mountains known as the wind river mountain range. Within this massive valley Are many lakes, rivers, and dramatic peaks that can be extremely difficult to access from the outside without expert guidance and gear. However, despite the dangerous and arduous hike, it is well worth the journey. At the age of 13, I made my first journey into the wind River range for a two week stay. Once I entered the valley I instantly fell in love with the illusive beauty, breathtakingly dramatic landscape, and natural grandeur of the Winds. As the trip was primarily for trout fishing in the hundreds of lakes and rivers within the Wind River range, I spent much of my time on the water. The mountain range got its name from its incessant and powerful gusts of wind that echo within the peaks and ripple the surface of the waters.
The experience left such an impact on me, I decided to commemorate it and my following trips to the Winds with an epic art knife. The massive size of the blade was meant to reflect how everything seemed to be extra large within the Winds; the lakes, the mountains, the trees, etc. I conceptualized and created the original Damascus pattern to resemble a flowing river with small ripples and rapids along the way. The handle contains natural earthy colors with beautiful Turkish walnut burl and a Leather wrapped section.
The sheath and stand are both handmade here in NE to perfectly fit the knife and provide a beautiful way to carry and display it.
Steel: 1084/15N20 high-carbon multibar Damascus
Handle Materials: 309SS, brass, leather, cotton stitching, stabilized Turkish walnut burl
Length: 14” blade, 20” overall
Stand: Walnut with leather lining for handle slot
Sheath: Rich brown leather with western, mountain themed tooling
If you would like to save a few hundred dollars on this blade, email me at bridgerarms9@gmail.com and we can process payment using Zelle, cashapp, or check to avoid a transaction fee.
The Concept
This takedown bowie, though it was made in 2024, still holds up as one of my best ever. The balance of the blade when in use is exquisite, the handle is effortlessly comfortable, and the knife is packed, tip to pommel nut, with dozens of subtle, expertly executed details.
The goal that I set for myself when making an ‘art’ knife is to make the silhouette alone stand out as ambitious, proportionate, and correct for the task of that blade. Once one looks past the outline of the blade, they should be shocked and delighted by the amount of tasteful, skillful, dramatic detail packed into such a sleek and unassuming silhouette. The owner should be able to inspect the knife and find something new to appreciate each time. Finally, when holding the knife, the user should feel capable and confident in its ability. An expensive knife should not only look the part…it should feel like a top-end, priceless extension of one’s arm.
This knife accomplished these tasks more perfectly than any knife any other knife I had made at the time of its creation. It remains one of my favorite pieces I’ve ever made.
The Name
The story behind the name stems from my own name and explorations. My middle name, Bridger, came from the famous mountain man and explorer, Jim Bridger. Bridger was famous for his exploration and discovery, especially in the state of Wyoming. Within the Bridger-Teton National Forest is a stretch of mountains known as the wind river mountain range. Within this massive valley Are many lakes, rivers, and dramatic peaks that can be extremely difficult to access from the outside without expert guidance and gear. However, despite the dangerous and arduous hike, it is well worth the journey. At the age of 13, I made my first journey into the wind River range for a two week stay. Once I entered the valley I instantly fell in love with the illusive beauty, breathtakingly dramatic landscape, and natural grandeur of the Winds. As the trip was primarily for trout fishing in the hundreds of lakes and rivers within the Wind River range, I spent much of my time on the water. The mountain range got its name from its incessant and powerful gusts of wind that echo within the peaks and ripple the surface of the waters.
The experience left such an impact on me, I decided to commemorate it and my following trips to the Winds with an epic art knife. The massive size of the blade was meant to reflect how everything seemed to be extra large within the Winds; the lakes, the mountains, the trees, etc. I conceptualized and created the original Damascus pattern to resemble a flowing river with small ripples and rapids along the way. The handle contains natural earthy colors with beautiful Turkish walnut burl and a Leather wrapped section.
The sheath and stand are both handmade here in NE to perfectly fit the knife and provide a beautiful way to carry and display it.
Steel: 1084/15N20 high-carbon multibar Damascus
Handle Materials: 309SS, brass, leather, cotton stitching, stabilized Turkish walnut burl
Length: 14” blade, 20” overall
Stand: Walnut with leather lining for handle slot
Sheath: Rich brown leather with western, mountain themed tooling
If you would like to save a few hundred dollars on this blade, email me at bridgerarms9@gmail.com and we can process payment using Zelle, cashapp, or check to avoid a transaction fee.
The Concept
This takedown bowie, though it was made in 2024, still holds up as one of my best ever. The balance of the blade when in use is exquisite, the handle is effortlessly comfortable, and the knife is packed, tip to pommel nut, with dozens of subtle, expertly executed details.
The goal that I set for myself when making an ‘art’ knife is to make the silhouette alone stand out as ambitious, proportionate, and correct for the task of that blade. Once one looks past the outline of the blade, they should be shocked and delighted by the amount of tasteful, skillful, dramatic detail packed into such a sleek and unassuming silhouette. The owner should be able to inspect the knife and find something new to appreciate each time. Finally, when holding the knife, the user should feel capable and confident in its ability. An expensive knife should not only look the part…it should feel like a top-end, priceless extension of one’s arm.
This knife accomplished these tasks more perfectly than any knife any other knife I had made at the time of its creation. It remains one of my favorite pieces I’ve ever made.
The Name
The story behind the name stems from my own name and explorations. My middle name, Bridger, came from the famous mountain man and explorer, Jim Bridger. Bridger was famous for his exploration and discovery, especially in the state of Wyoming. Within the Bridger-Teton National Forest is a stretch of mountains known as the wind river mountain range. Within this massive valley Are many lakes, rivers, and dramatic peaks that can be extremely difficult to access from the outside without expert guidance and gear. However, despite the dangerous and arduous hike, it is well worth the journey. At the age of 13, I made my first journey into the wind River range for a two week stay. Once I entered the valley I instantly fell in love with the illusive beauty, breathtakingly dramatic landscape, and natural grandeur of the Winds. As the trip was primarily for trout fishing in the hundreds of lakes and rivers within the Wind River range, I spent much of my time on the water. The mountain range got its name from its incessant and powerful gusts of wind that echo within the peaks and ripple the surface of the waters.
The experience left such an impact on me, I decided to commemorate it and my following trips to the Winds with an epic art knife. The massive size of the blade was meant to reflect how everything seemed to be extra large within the Winds; the lakes, the mountains, the trees, etc. I conceptualized and created the original Damascus pattern to resemble a flowing river with small ripples and rapids along the way. The handle contains natural earthy colors with beautiful Turkish walnut burl and a Leather wrapped section.
The sheath and stand are both handmade here in NE to perfectly fit the knife and provide a beautiful way to carry and display it.
Steel: 1084/15N20 high-carbon multibar Damascus
Handle Materials: 309SS, brass, leather, cotton stitching, stabilized Turkish walnut burl
Length: 14” blade, 20” overall
Stand: Walnut with leather lining for handle slot
Sheath: Rich brown leather with western, mountain themed tooling
If you would like to save a few hundred dollars on this blade, email me at bridgerarms9@gmail.com and we can process payment using Zelle, cashapp, or check to avoid a transaction fee.