Overview
From the TAD Gear website:
The Bowie knife has evolved greatly over the years. Likely starting off as a heavy butcher knife modified to take on multiple tasks in the wilderness, it became the backup weapon of choice for frontiersmen until firearms became a reliable means of defending yourself. Every evolution of the knife capitalized on the lessons of the past, becoming sleeker and faster than the last. Ben Seward has continued this evolution, combining old and new world manufacturing with a modern outlook to create the Seward Stealth TAD Edition.
Lighter in weight and with a no-glare working finish, the Stealth is a ruggedized version of the Seward Bodyguard TAD Edition . Starting with a large piece of 1095, the blade is differentially heat treated and then parkerized. Even through the coating you can see a striking hamon. Ben expertly crafts a profile with a long clip, acute point, and substantial belly and recurve into a single package. The full tang offers strength and grants total freedom in the handle design, allowing for the perfectly contoured and swelled micarta. The handle’s mid-hand notch, pinky catch and dropped guard make for a rock solid grip with few rivals. The integral guard drops low enough to prevent any forward motion of the hand but will not snag clothing on the draw. The balance of the blade and handle design leave few tasks out of the Stealths reach.
Knowing that how the knife is carried is just as important as the knife itself, Ben created a fast, secure and concealable package with multiple carry options. The sheath itself is a fold over Kydex design with a minimal footprint in mind . The Kydex is as thin as possible while still being strong with positive retention.The included S Hook offers adjustable cant and secures the sheath for quick deployment.
Features
Titanium S Hook for multiple carry options
Fold over Kydex sheath
Dropped Guard
Full tang with black micarta handle
Heavily contoured handle and dropped guard for precise control of the blade
Parkerized 1095 blade, with pronounced hamon
Behind the Scenes with Ben Seward
Ben started his knife making career in 2010, attending classes at the Moran School of Bladesmithing. Lin Rhea, Jerry Fisk and Kyle Royer are some of many friends who he credits for helping hone his craft. He earned his
Journeyman rating with the American Bladesmith Society in 2013 and is looking forward to testing for his Mastersmith soon. An avid outdoorsman as well as a student of edged weapons, Ben strives to make a tool first and art second. He has quickly become a maker to watch and we are eagerly looking forward to his future creations.
Titanium S Hook for multiple carry options
Fold over Kydex sheath
Dropped Guard
Full tang with black micarta handle
Heavily contoured handle and dropped guard for precise control of the blade
Parkerized 1095 blade, with pronounced hamon
Comes with original sheath.
