Seward Bodyguard Elite TAD Edition

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MaterialTurkish Walnut

Overview

The Bodyguard Elite is a stunning, limited edition Bowie from Ben Seward.

The Bowie knife has evolved greatly over the years. Likely starting off as a heavy butcher knife modified to take on multiple tasks in the wilderness, it became the backup weapon of choice for frontiersmen until firearms became a reliable means of defending yourself. Every evolution of the knife capitalized on the lessons of the past, becoming sleeker and faster than the last. Ben Seward has continued this evolution, combining old world manufacturing with a modern outlook to create the Seward Bodyguard TAD Edition.

The Bodyguard is the result of Ben’s desire to create the largest, lightest knife that he could still conceal. This Bodyguard is our single guard edition in this line, designed to accommodate even greater concealability without sacrificing security. Starting with a large piece of tough 80CRV2, the blade is differentially heat treated and finished with cold bluing. Ben expertly crafts a profile with a long clip, acute point, and substantial belly and recurve into a single package. A hidden tang grants total freedom in the handle design, allowing for the perfectly contoured and swelled handle. Incredibly ornate, figured Turkish walnut makes a striking presentation. The handle’s mid-hand notch, pinky catch and half guard make for a rock solid grip with few rivals. The half guard itself is sculpted from stainless  with a blue anodized titanium spacer. As a first for this edition, Ben hand engraved our topo pattern onto the flats of the guard.Knowing that how the knife is carried is just as important as the knife itself, Ben created a beautiful leather sheath for security and comfort of carry.

This sheath is a right side vertical with a belt loop on the back of hand stitched leather.The balance of the blade and handle design leave few tasks out of the Bodyguard’s reach, while the overall details make for an heirloom piece to pass down for generations. 

Due to the nature of custom items, slight variations may occur.

By placing an order with Triple Aught Design, you are verifying that you are over 18 years of age and are aware of all local, state and federal laws regarding the possession of, or the carrying of this product. Triple Aught Design shall be held blameless for any infraction of laws made by the purchaser.

Specifications

Material

Blade: 80crv2

Guard: Stainless

Spacer: Titanium

Handle / Scales: Turkish Walnut

Hardware: Stainless Pins

Dimensions

Blade Length: 5.40” (13.74 cm)

Blade Thickness: 0.240” (0.61 cm)

Handle / Scale Length: 4.57” (11.61 cm)

Handle Thickness (at Swell):  0.70” (1.77 cm)

Overall Length:  9.97” ( 25.32cm)

Weight

With Sheath:  12.47 oz (353.51 grams)

Without Sheath: 9.09oz ( 257.69grams)

Features

Cold Blued 80crv2 Steel

Differentially Tempered 

Acute Bowie Style Blade Profile with Swedge

Sculpted Stainless Guard w Hand Engraved Topo 

Anodized Titanium Spacer

Hidden Tang

Pinned 

Heavily Contoured, Sculpted Handle

Handmade Leather Belt Sheath



Labels & Logos

Chem Etch Triple Aught Design and Seward knives Logos

Made in USA

Made in USA

Features

  • Cold blued 80crv2 blade
  • Heavily contoured handle and angled guard for precise control of the blade and improved edge awareness
  • Hidden tang inside of the figured Turkish walnut handle
  • Half guard made from stainless w hand engraved topo flats
  • Blue anodized titanium spacer
  • Hand made  leather belt sheath

Behind the Scenes with Ben Seward

Ben started his knife making career in 2010, attending classes at the Moran School of Bladesmithing.  Lin Rhea, Jerry Fisk and Kyle Royer are some of many friends who he credits for helping hone his craft.  He earned his 

Journeyman rating with the American Bladesmith Society in 2013 and is looking forward to testing for his Mastersmith soon.  An avid outdoorsman as well as a student of edged weapons, Ben strives to make a tool first and art second. He has quickly become a maker to watch and we are eagerly looking forward to his future creations.