{"product_id":"damascus-sub-hilt-fighter-bowie-with-double-guard","title":"Damascus Sub-Hilt Fighter Bowie with Double Guard","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Damascus Sub-Hilt Fighter Bowie carries two guards instead of one. A main guard sits at the blade, curved and polished. A second guard drops below it, separated by a short grip section. That double guard is the defining feature of the sub-hilt style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetween the guards sits a small isolated grip. The rest of the handle continues below in figured hardwood. Warm amber grain runs the full length of the wood. The two-part handle gives the piece its distinct silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade opens into nine inches of turbulent Damascus. Layers swirl dense and tight across the full face. A satin etch throws the contrast forward under any light. A deep belly carries into a sharp clip point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divineknives.us\/collections\/survival-bowie-knife\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Hilt Fighter Bowie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e at Divine Knives with a true double guard, isolated finger grip, and turbulent Damascus pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe History Behind This Damascus Sub-Hilt Fighter Bowie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom makers developed the sub-hilt style in the twentieth century as a refinement of the classic Bowie. A second guard gave the hand an isolated hold point. Collectors favor the style for its engineering as much as its look. Damascus forging itself reaches back centuries, prized for strength and pattern. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divineknives.us\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDivine Knives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e builds this piece to honor that custom knifemaking tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSub-Hilt Bowie Knife Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe isolated grip keeps the hand fixed no matter how the piece is held. Turbulent Damascus holds a sharp edge with regular care. The deep belly gives the blade real presence at this scale. A soft cloth after handling keeps the etched surface clean. Follow with a thin oil film across the whole blade. Etched Damascus resists spotting better than a mirror finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClip Point Collector Bowie Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe main guard and sub-hilt guard both seat against a hidden tang beneath. A short grip section separates the two guards cleanly. Figured hardwood continues below the lower guard to the butt. Every joint is fitted and finished by hand rather than cast as one piece. Dry storage keeps the wood stable, and the fittings sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Use of Showpiece Bowie Knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bowie suits display cases, wall mounts, and serious collections. Its double guard construction sets it apart from a standard bowie at a glance. The scale and pattern give it real weight in any collection. Order the Damascus Sub-Hilt Fighter Bowie today. A true sub-hilt build with this Damascus pattern appears nowhere else here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDivine Knives fits each guard and grip section individually. Wood grain and pattern density vary slightly between pieces. Every joint is checked for a tight, gap-free fit before it ships. Orders ship tracked with the blade secured against movement. Inspect both guards on arrival before any display handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Damascus steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Pattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Turbulent Damascus, high contrast\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Satin acid-etched\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Shape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clip point, deep belly\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHandle Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Figured hardwood, amber-brown\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGuard Configuration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e True sub-hilt main guard plus lower guard with isolated grip section between\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStorage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sheath included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sub-hilt fighter-style collector bowie\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQ’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes this a sub-hilt design?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second guard sits below the main one, separated by its own short grip section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the blade real Damascus steel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The blade is forged from layered Damascus steel with a dense turbulent pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from the Ornate Filigree Damascus Bowie?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat Bowie has pierced spine filework and a burl handle with no sub-hilt. This one has a true double guard and a two-part handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this knife come with a sheath?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA sheath is shown in the reference photo. Confirm inclusion with the listing details before ordering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the isolated grip section for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt gives the hand a fixed hold point between the two guards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What makes this a sub-hilt design?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"A sub-hilt knife features a second guard positioned below the main crossguard with a short grip section between them. 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