Custom Knife
Blade Length: 10.75″
Overall Length: 17.25″
Blade Steel: 440C
Blade Finish: Mirror
Guard and Pommel Material: Stainless steel
Handle Material: Black Micarta with black Micarta, red Micarta, and stainless-steel spacers.
Sheath: There is no sheath for this knife. It comes with a padded zip-up case.
Comments: This knife is the Christmas version of Rod’s Hunting Leopard Bowie. Each year Rod built one Christmas knife to help pay for the family gifts. Knowing Rod, there are probably larger Leopard Bowies out there, but this is the biggest one Les has ever seen. The knife starts with 5/16″ stock and a 2.5″ wide blade. The guard is 5.75″ across. Rod Chappel achieved; what most makers/artists strive for, a unique look! Roderick USA is marked on the blade. Roderick Davis was his maternal grandfather. Best known for his sweeping grinds and sculpted handles, this knife features both. Les is a huge fan of his work!!