The Half Face Blades Charity Bowie is a pre-owned fixed blade in excellent condition with a random-pattern Damascus blade, Dark Copper Raffir Split handle section, Light Hawaiian Curly Koa spacer, Dark Koa bottom, mosaic pins, and brass lanyard pin. It also includes a two-tone leather and buffalo hide sheath with belt loops, snap retention, and lanyard.
This Bowie originally sold for $4,000 to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis. Half Face Blades originally auctioned this piece for the charity auction and the name “Charity Bowie” stuck. It has strong collector appeal because it carries both material beauty and charitable provenance. As a result, the knife has a story that goes beyond its materials, craftsmanship, and fixed-blade presence.
Half Face Blades Charity Bowie With Damascus Blade
The 8.00-inch Damascus blade gives this Bowie its main visual impact. The steel has a bold random pattern and an acid-etched finish. Meanwhile, the rock-work spine filing adds hand-finished texture along the spine.
The blade is heat treated to 60 HRC. That hardness gives the knife a serious performance profile while still supporting collector-grade presentation. In addition, the closed tang construction keeps the handle clean and balanced.
At 14.00 inches overall, this Bowie has a commanding feel. It is large enough to carry the presence expected from a serious custom fixed blade. However, the handle materials make the knife feel more refined than a simple field tool.
Dark Copper Raffir, Hawaiian Curly Koa, and Mosaic Pins
The handle combines several high-end materials. The Dark Copper Raffir Split section brings a modern composite look with rich copper tones. The Light Hawaiian Curly Koa spacer adds contrast through warm natural figure. The Dark Koa bottom then grounds the handle with deeper wood tones.
The brass, copper, and black mosaic pins add another layer of detail. They tie the handle colors together and help the knife feel more complete. In addition, the brass lanyard pin gives the butt end a useful and attractive finishing touch.
This material package gives the Bowie a custom display quality. Yet it still keeps the rugged language Half Face Blades is known for. The result is a fixed blade that feels both purposeful and collectible.
Two-Tone Leather and Buffalo Hide Sheath
The included sheath is part of the full presentation. It uses two-tone leather and buffalo hide leather, which pairs well with the natural and copper-toned handle materials.
The sheath includes belt loops, snap retention, and a lanyard. Those details matter because a fixed blade should have secure storage and practical carry support. Meanwhile, the buffalo hide texture adds a strong custom look.
Together, the knife and sheath create a complete collector-ready package. The sheath also helps preserve the knife’s charity-auction story and original fixed-blade presentation.
Half Face Blades Craftsmanship and Collector Appeal
Half Face Blades has built a strong following through American-made fixed blades, field knives, tactical tools, and custom material builds. Founder Andrew Arrabito’s military and outdoor background helped shape the brand’s purpose-built identity.
This Charity Bowie fits that brand language well. It has a large Damascus blade, rock-work spine filing, layered handle materials, and a rugged custom sheath. It also has the added significance of being a charity-auction piece.
Collectors looking for a standout Half Face Blades fixed blade should pay close attention to this Bowie. It combines excellent pre-owned condition, Damascus steel, Raffir, koa, mosaic pins, buffalo hide leather, and Cystic Fibrosis charity provenance.
Specifications:
- Brand: Half Face Blades
- Model / Style: Charity Bowie
- Condition: Pre-Owned, Excellent
- Knife Type: Fixed Blade
- Provenance: Originally auctioned by Half Face Blades to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis
- Overall Length: 14.00″
- Blade Length: 8.00″
- Blade Steel: Random Pattern Damascus
- Blade Hardness: 60 HRC
- Blade Finish: Acid-Etched Finish
- Spine Detail: Rock-Work Spine Filing
- Tang Construction: Closed Tang
- Handle Material: Dark Copper Raffir Split, Light Hawaiian Curly Koa Spacer, Dark Koa Bottom
- Pins: Brass, Copper, and Black Mosaic Pins
- Lanyard Pin: Brass
- Sheath: Two-Tone Leather and Buffalo Hide Leather
- Sheath Features: Belt Loops, Snap Retention, and Lanyard
- Included: Knife and Sheath
Video Introduction: HFB Charity Bowie
This Half Face Blades Charity Bowie is a pre-owned excellent-condition fixed blade with an 8.00-inch random-pattern Damascus blade, acid-etched finish, rock-work spine filing, Dark Copper Raffir Split handle section, Hawaiian Curly Koa spacer, Dark Koa bottom, mosaic pins, and a two-tone leather and buffalo hide sheath. It measures 14.00 inches overall and carries charity-auction provenance from a Cystic Fibrosis fundraiser.
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