**Rare Ray Johnson Custom Hand-Forged Damascus Steel Bowie Knife & Oak Display Case**
Up for purchase is an incredible, investment-grade piece of custom cutlery history: a hand-forged Damascus Steel Bowie Knife crafted by the late legendary Master Bladesmith and poet, Ray Johnson, during his famous tenure at Mountain Outfitters in Silver Dollar City (SDC), Branson, Missouri.
Ray Johnson was world-renowned for his intense hammer-forging process. This elite piece features gorgeous, high-contrast pattern welding throughout the steel, paired with his iconic ergonomic finger-groove hardwood handle accented with twisted wire inlays, polished brass crossguard, and a matching custom brass pommel.
The knife comes beautifully housed in its custom-fit oak presentation display case with a deep royal blue velvet lining, alongside an authentic Ray Johnson collector pin featuring his portrait and a miniature metal sword charm.
**Knife Specifications:*** **Maker:** Ray Johnson (Late Master Bladesmith, Silver Dollar City / SDC)* **Overall Length:** 11-1/4 inches* **Blade Length:** 6-3/8 inches (measured from the front of the brass guard to the tip)* **Blade Material:** Genuine Hand-Forged Pattern-Welded Damascus Steel* **Blade Style:** Classic Heavy Bowie Clip Point with prominent false edge spine* **Handle Construction:** Hidden tang with contoured premium dark hardwood, brass pins, and twisted wire accents* **Guard/Hardware:** Custom file-worked/scalloped brass crossguard and solid matching brass butt cap
**Presentation & Accessories Included:*** **Display Box:** Custom solid oak wooden presentation box with a functional brass latch.* **Interior:** Deep royal blue velvet/velour form-fitted lining with dual support chains for the lid.* **Collector Pin:** Authentic SDC Mountain Outfitters portrait pin of bladesmith Ray Johnson with attached sword charm.
**Condition Details:**This custom set is in highly preserved vintage condition. Aside from a few small, superficial spots of surface rust on the blade face where storage tape was previously placed (clearly visible in the macro close-up photos), the knife is in pristine, mint condition. The Damascus blade retains a fine custom edge with no chips or rolling. The brass guard and pommel display a gorgeous, authentic natural light vintage patina. The wooden handle and wire inlays are entirely tight and stable with no cracks. The presentation box exhibits beautiful oak grain with only minimal superficial shelf wear on the exterior base. Please inspect all high-resolution photos carefully to evaluate the condition before buying.
**Shipping & Handling:*** FREE Domestic Premium Shipping!* Due to the high-value and historical nature of this Ray Johnson custom piece, it will be heavily padded in professional bubble-wrap, double-boxed, and shipped with full carrier tracking insurance and signature delivery confirmation to guarantee flawless arrival.
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