Vintage 1976 Pat Crawford Custom #2 Bowie Knife – 14″ Overall, 9″ Blade, Early Masterpiece

An exceptional, rare piece of custom knifemaking history, this substantial Bowie knife was handmade by legendary Knifemakers’ Guild pioneer Pat Crawford in 1976. Marked “#2” on the ricasso alongside his iconic stamped name and year, this represents a pivotal, ultra-early build from the dawn of Crawford’s full-time knifemaking career.

Known primarily today for his revolutionary tactical folders, early fixed-blade work of this scale from Pat Crawford is incredibly scarce. The knife features a massive, expertly ground 9-inch clip point Bowie blade with a crisp satin/mirror polish finish. The handle showcases flawless mid-century craftsmanship, utilizing a richly grained, contoured hardwood grip intersected by a polished nickel-silver center spacer. A robust, double-swept nickel-silver guard and a dramatic, angular birds-head pommel cap complete this impeccably balanced, collector-grade historic fighter.

Specifications

• Maker: Pat Crawford (Crawford Knives)

• Year: 1976

• Serial/Build Number: #2

• Overall Length: 14″

• Blade Length: 9″

• Blade Style: Clip Point Bowie / Fighter

• Guard/Hardware: Nickel-Silver Double Guard & Pommel Cap

• Handle Material: Contoured Premium Hardwood with Metal Spacer Accent