Juan Padillo Style Bowie Knife - 5160 Steel & Bone

SHAM KNIVES offers handmade fixed blades, folding knives, and kitchen cutlery and identifies Kalispell, Montana, as its workshop and shipping location. Its published story emphasizes individual handcrafting and distinctive handle materials, with designs that draw on traditional blade-making and Western styling.

The Juan Padillo Style Bowie Knife: 5160 Steel & Bone is a Bowie knife in the SHAM KNIVES collection. The blade uses 5160 spring steel, and the handle uses stabilized bone. A leather is included.

Compare this design with other Bowie knives to choose the blade format and handle style that suit your collection or daily tasks.

• Fixed blade construction
• Blade: 5160 Spring Steel
• Handle: Stabilized Bone
• Included carry accessory: Leather

• Construction: Full Tang
• Sheath: Leather

• Blade Material: 5160 Spring Steel
• Handle Material: Stabilized Bone

The stabilized bone handle is a distinctive part of the design. Individually made pieces can differ slightly in pattern and finish; compare the photographs for the overall appearance rather than expecting every small detail to repeat exactly.

Hand-clean the blade after use and dry it thoroughly. Avoid a dishwasher, prolonged soaking, and damp storage. Apply a light protective coating suitable for the blade before extended storage; use a food-contact-appropriate product on kitchen cutlery. Remove excess oil before use. Keep the sheath dry and avoid leaving a damp blade enclosed in leather. For extended storage, keep the clean, protected blade in a dry place outside the leather sheath. Follow the maker’s sharpening instructions for the particular edge and avoid changing its profile unnecessarily.

For broader maintenance guidance, see the American Knife and Tool Institute’s knife care guide.