Down Under Outback Eclipse Bowie Knife

The Outback Eclipse from Down Under Knives is a 16" fixed blade Bowie knife with an 11" satin finish 1095 high carbon steel blade, a black stacked leather handle, and a brass guard and pommel. It is the blacked-out, carbon steel version of the Outback Bowie, and it ships boxed with a black leather belt sheath and a sharpener. Short & Sweet Manufacturer: Down Under Knives (Outback Eclipse, Model DUK-CDE) Overall length: 16" Blade: 11" satin finish 1095 high carbon steel, approx. 58 to 59 HRC Handle: Black stacked leather Guard and pommel: Brass Sheath: Black leather belt sheath with sharpener Country of origin: Pakistan Condition: New, boxed A Darker Take on a Famous Outback Bowie The Outback pattern follows the giant Bowie that an Australian adventure film made famous in the 1980s, with its broad clip point blade and downward-angled half guard. The Eclipse keeps that shape and proportion but swaps the stainless blade for carbon steel and trades the ebony and brown leather for an all-black handle and sheath. The brass guard and pommel stand out sharply against the black leather, giving the knife a more rugged, stripped-down look than the original. Please note that this is an independent homage and is not a licensed film product. Why 1095 Carbon Steel? 1095 is one of the most widely used carbon steels in American knifemaking, valued for taking a very fine edge and sharpening quickly on a stone or the included sharpener. On the Eclipse it is hardened to about 58 to 59 HRC, which balances edge holding with toughness. The tradeoff is that carbon steel will rust and develop a gray patina if neglected. Wipe the blade dry after use, keep a light coat of oil on it, and store the knife outside its leather sheath, since leather holds moisture against the steel. Who It's For The Eclipse suits collectors who already own the stainless Outback and want its darker counterpart, or buyers who simply prefer the look of black leather and brass over ebony. It also appeals to knife owners who sharpen their own blades and would rather work with carbon steel than stainless. Like the Outback, it is best treated as a display and collection piece that can handle lighter camp jobs like slicing rope, prepping food, and general cutting, not heavy chopping or batoning.