9" Carbon Steel Push Tang Dress Bowie Blade Blank BL615

The 9-inch Dress Bowie Blade Blank is the perfect starting point for knife makers, hobbyists, and craftsmen who want to create a custom hunting knife built to their exact preferences. Designed for strength, performance, and flexibility, this blade blank allows you to pair a premium carbon steel blade with the handle material of your choice, resulting in a one-of-a-kind tool that’s both functional and personal. Whether you’re an experienced bladesmith or a beginner looking to tackle your first knife-making project, this blank delivers a solid foundation for a professional-quality finished piece.

This blade blank features a 9-inch carbon steel blade with a traditional Bowie profile. Carbon steel is well-regarded for its toughness, edge retention, and ability to take on a razor-sharp edge with proper sharpening. While stainless steel is known for its corrosion resistance, carbon steel has long been favored by hunters, outdoorsmen, and custom knife makers because of its ease of sharpening and its ability to maintain superior cutting performance in demanding conditions. The Bowie blade shape, with its sweeping edge and pronounced tip, is ideal for skinning game, camp chores, and general outdoor use, making this blank a versatile option for anyone looking to build a reliable hunting or survival knife.

The blade blank comes equipped with a push tang design, which makes it easier to secure a handle of your choosing. Whether you prefer natural materials like wood, bone, or antler, or modern options such as G-10 or Micarta, the push tang allows for both creative freedom and sturdy construction. This flexibility gives makers the opportunity to customize the handle not only for aesthetics but also for ergonomics, ensuring that the finished knife fits comfortably in the user’s hand and matches their unique style.

To enhance durability and balance, the 9-inch Dress Bowie Blade Blank also includes a brass guard. This not only adds a touch of traditional style but also provides protection, keeping your hand from slipping forward onto the blade during heavy use. The brass accent pairs well with a wide variety of handle materials, giving the final knife a timeless look that blends functionality with elegance.

Measuring 14.5 inches overall, this blank is large enough to build a full-sized hunting or Bowie knife capable of handling demanding outdoor tasks. From field dressing game to chopping kindling, a finished knife built from this blank will be both a rugged tool and a showpiece worthy of display. Knife makers who enjoy creating unique, heirloom-quality pieces will find that this blank provides a strong starting point that allows creativity to shine through in the finished design.

For knife makers and enthusiasts, the 9-inch Dress Bowie Blade Blank is more than just a piece of steel—it’s an opportunity to craft a blade that reflects your personal vision. By pairing traditional carbon steel strength with your chosen handle materials, you can create a knife that’s truly one of a kind, whether for your own use, as a gift, or as part of a collection.

When you purchase this blade blank from Smoky Mountain Knife Works, you’re shopping at the world’s best online knife store. Located in Sevierville, Tennessee, Smoky Mountain Knife Works is more than just a retailer—it’s a destination. Known as the world’s largest knife showroom, SMKW attracts over 1.5 million visitors each year to its sprawling store in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. As a Tennessee landmark, SMKW provides unmatched selection, trusted service, and a shopping experience that draws knife enthusiasts from all over the world.

The 9in Dress Bowie Blade Blank features a carbon steel Bowie blade with a brass guard, ready for the handle material of your choice for a custom build.