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Holdout Bowie | CPM-MagnaCut Steel | Satin Finish
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Holdout is an American legend refined, reimagined and reborn - a tried-and-true camp, field and survival bowie crafted for the elite outdoorsman. Precision designed by Dawson's master craftsmen, Holdout features a customized grind for a tough, razor sharp edge and best-in-class performance in the field. Optimized balance offers fast deployment and targeted chopping.
Holdout is crafted from heavy-duty .210" CPM-Magnacut steel. This highly technologically advanced powder steel is highly resistant to corrosion or staining, exhibiting exceptional toughness and an edge holding capability up to 2x that of D2 steel.
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100% designed and crafted in the USA
- .210" CPM MagnaCut stainless powder steel
- Next evolution in blade steel - edge wear 2x longer than D2
- MagnaCut is highly stain and corrosion resistant, with excellent toughness and edge retention
- America-first manufacturing and materials
- Precision designed blade and customized grind for a tough, razor sharp edge and best-in-class performance in the field
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8" blade, 13 1/4" overall
- Heat treated in-house for maximum toughness, durability and edge-holding capability
- Satin Finish - smooth brushed steel finish in silver tones
- Low reflectivity and food-safe blade finish, perfect for game processing and camp cooking
- Rockwell 61-62
- Beautiful Colonial Brown wood handle with copper-toned handle fasteners
- Climbing vine filework graces the spine of the blade
- Lifetime free resharpen
- Protected by Dawson Knives’ Common Sense Guarantee
- Visit our family's workshop near Prescott, AZ, the heart of the American West

