This is the Outback Bowie Type 1W. The Type 1 model was fitted with either a stacked leather (L) or Black Walnut (W) handle. The design of this knife reflects the influences of either the Al Mar "Pathfinder Combat Machete", the WC Johnson Recurve Bowie, or the small Schrade "Special Forces Bowie-Machete".

This one features the Black Walnut handle; giving it a refined stately appearance verses the rugged militaresque look and feel of stacked leather. It has a large advanced curve machete-style blade, brass cross guard & birds-head pommel, and a lanyard hole.

As with my Type 1L, the handle diameter on this knife was too large for my hand to wield it effectively or safely, so I had it professionally reduced to fit. Now it too is perfect!

SPECIFICATIONS:
Blade Style: Modern Recurve Drop Point Bowie w/ full length Swedge
Blade Type: 440C Stainless Steel, Hollow grind, Satin finish
Blade Length: 9.0"
Blade Gauge: 5.0 mm
Handle: 5" / Black Walnut handle; brass cross guard and pommel
Tang: Rat tail
Overall length: 14"
Weight: 460 g

MARKINGS:
Obverse Markings: "Ash"; "440c steel"
Reverse Markings: None
Guard / Pommel: None
Custom File Work: None