Down Under Outback Eclipse Bowie Knife

Vendor:Down Under

Down Under Outback Eclipse Bowie Knife

Sale price$224.99Regular price $249.99
Description

The Outback Eclipse from Down Under Knives is a 16" fixed blade Bowie knife with an 11" satin finish 1095 high carbon steel blade, a black stacked leather handle, and a brass guard and pommel. It is the blacked-out, carbon steel version of the Outback Bowie, and it ships boxed with a black leather belt sheath and a sharpener.

Short & Sweet

  • Manufacturer: Down Under Knives (Outback Eclipse, Model DUK-CDE)
  • Overall length: 16"
  • Blade: 11" satin finish 1095 high carbon steel, approx. 58 to 59 HRC
  • Handle: Black stacked leather
  • Guard and pommel: Brass
  • Sheath: Black leather belt sheath with sharpener
  • Country of origin: Pakistan
  • Condition: New, boxed

A Darker Take on a Famous Outback Bowie

The Outback pattern follows the giant Bowie that an Australian adventure film made famous in the 1980s, with its broad clip point blade and downward-angled half guard. The Eclipse keeps that shape and proportion but swaps the stainless blade for carbon steel and trades the ebony and brown leather for an all-black handle and sheath. The brass guard and pommel stand out sharply against the black leather, giving the knife a more rugged, stripped-down look than the original. Please note that this is an independent homage and is not a licensed film product.

Why 1095 Carbon Steel?

1095 is one of the most widely used carbon steels in American knifemaking, valued for taking a very fine edge and sharpening quickly on a stone or the included sharpener. On the Eclipse it is hardened to about 58 to 59 HRC, which balances edge holding with toughness. The tradeoff is that carbon steel will rust and develop a gray patina if neglected. Wipe the blade dry after use, keep a light coat of oil on it, and store the knife outside its leather sheath, since leather holds moisture against the steel.

Who It's For

The Eclipse suits collectors who already own the stainless Outback and want its darker counterpart, or buyers who simply prefer the look of black leather and brass over ebony. It also appeals to knife owners who sharpen their own blades and would rather work with carbon steel than stainless. Like the Outback, it is best treated as a display and collection piece that can handle lighter camp jobs like slicing rope, prepping food, and general cutting, not heavy chopping or batoning.

 

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Given the massive variety of clothing we carry, a standard sizing guide is incredibly helpful for customers seeking the best fit.

Please understand that surplus varies widely in fit and cut and this sizing chart is general advice rather than tailor-level fitting.

Nearly every military has different sizing charts and schemes, which is why we've taken the time to put together this brief tutorial.

 

Jacket & Shirt Sizing

In absence of an established military size chart, we measure each jacket or shirt from armpit to armpit to get a rough idea of how it fits. If a garment is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a shirt measures 19.75" from pit to pit, it is marked as a small rather than medium.

To measure pit to pit, close up your shirt or jacket and measure from armpit to armpit. 

This is our measurement guide that we use to measure garments without an existing military size chart:

14"-15" PtP = XXS

16-17" PtP = Extra Small

18"-19" PtP = Small

20-21" PtP = Medium

22-23" PtP = Large

24-25" PtP = Extra Large

26-27" PtP = XXL

28-29" PtP = 3XL

Pant Sizing

We typically convert pants to US waist and inseam sizes. If a pair of pants is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a pair of pants measures as a 33 waist, it is marked as a 32 waist.

To take these measurements we lay a pair of pants flat on the ground. We then measure across the waist and double the measurement. For example, if a pair of pants measures 16" across the waist it will fit a US 32 waist.

To determine inseam we measure from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff. For example, it a pair of pants measures 30" from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff we will list it as a 30 inseam or 30L.

Surplus Condition Guide

  1. Unissued
  2. These items are brand new. They may sometimes exhibit signs of storage. They may be new in their original factory packaging, but most times will not be. 
  3. Issued; Good / Issued
  4. These items are in issued/used condition but are fully functional. This grade of surplus item may also exhibit signs of use such as stampings, small stains or general dirtiness.
  5. Issued items will not have missing or broken buttons, zippers or be missing any functional components unless noted as such in the product description. Any items you purchase that are marked as "Issued; Good" but exhibit these defects will be replaced free of charge by Americana Pipedream.
  6. Grade 2
  7. These items are in issued/used condition but have defects that impede function. This may include missing buttons, broken zippers, holes and tears. They may also be missing components.
  8. This is the lowest grade of surplus item that we carry and they are not eligible for returns or exchanges due to condition.
Prop 65 Warning

All products that are NOT INTENDED FOR CONSUMPTION OR NOT FOOD PRODUCTS fall under this warning:

“WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.” WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.”

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