Damascus Bowie

Biggers, Gary

Gary began making knives in order to add some unique pieces to his small collection of handmade knives. He sold his first knife in 1996. Just over 8 years later he had made over 500 knives, crediting makers such as D'Holder, Bill Herndon, Ralph Freer, Bob Dozier, the late Bob Engnath and many others with helping him learn the trade. Gary's knives are typically classic style sheath knives modified to his liking, often with flowing curves and using a wide variety of materials. He prefers natural handle materials such as stag, sheep horn, buffalo horn, mammoth ivory, Oosic and various woods. His blades are usually ATS-34 or 154 CM, hardened to RC 59-60. Occasionally he will make a blade of carbon steel or commercially available Damascus.