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DAWSON SURVIVAL SWORDS + BOWIES
Our family has been building heirloom quality survival swords and bowies for camping, backpacking and survival applications for more than 50 years. All of our blades are 100% designed and crafted in our workshop near Prescott, Arizona, USA, and source our raw materials right here in the USA. Check out our full line of swords, bowies, machetes and more on our sister site, dawsonusa.store!
DIPLOMAT MACHETE
| BLADE | HANDLE | SHEATH |
| .210" CPM-MagnaCut steel - made in the USA by Crucible | American-made G10 scales with several color options available | Carbon Fiber Kydex |
| Custom concave hollow grind, sharpening choil | Ergonomically designed to minimize fatigue, handle scales textured for comfort and grip | Adjustable tension for rattle-free fit |
| Scorched Earth and Arizona Copper | Full thickness extended tang for bashing, thong hole | MOLLE compatible |
| Wide machete-style blade, well-balanced for chopping | Integral hand guard for secure grip | Fits belts up to 1 3/4" wide |
| Jimping on spine provides extra grip | Heat-anodized stainless fasteners | |
Living off the land requires skill, tenacity and some seriously tough tools. Build out your ultimate survival kit with the Diplomat in .210” CPM-MagnaCut, a rock solid chopper that will help you get a rudimentary roof over your head in a hurry.
A mega bush chopper by design, this big-bladed badass blasts through the thickest undergrowth, taking on heavy duty shelter building and bushcrafting with ease. Strike out and blaze your own trail with the Diplomat.
ARMAGEDDON SWORD
| BLADE | HANDLE | SHEATH |
| .210" CPM-MagnaCut steel - made in the USA by Crucible | American-made G10 | Carbon Fiber Kydex |
| Custom concave hollow grind | Textured for comfort and grip | Adjustable tension for rattle-free fit |
| Blade Finishes: Monsoon, Midnight and Arizona Copper | Several color choices available | Beltless carry w/ included Ulticlip |
| Jimping on spine provides extra grip | Heat-anodized stainless fasteners | MOLLE compatible |
| Tough tip and wider blade for chopping and slashing | Integral hand guard | Fits belts up to 1 3/4" wide |
Natural disaster. EMP. Zombie apocalypse. Are you ready to survive?
With more than 50 years of blade making experience behind us, we specialize in crafting real, working swords for modern users. We’ve taken some of the best designs history has to offer and reimagined them, using the most advanced materials and techniques available.
Designed with a wider blade and tough tip for hacking and slashing, the Armageddon Survival Swords are just that: magnificent tools built to help you survive… you fill in the blank. Available in 13", 16" and 19" blade lengths.
- Thomas B.
SERAPHIM BOWIE
| BLADE | HANDLE | SHEATH |
| .210" CPM-MagnaCut steel - made in the USA by Crucible | American-made G10 | Carbon Fiber Kydex |
| Custom concave hollow grind | Textured for comfort and grip | Adjustable tension for rattle-free fit |
| Blade finishes: Monsoon, Midnight and Arizona Copper | Several color choices available | Beltless carry w/ included Ulticlip |
| Jimping on spine provides extra grip | Heat-anodized stainless fasteners | MOLLE compatible |
| Two extended tang options: Crusher or Striker, thong slot | Interchangeable with other GEN 2 Seraphim handle colors | Fits belts up to 1 3/4" wide |
From sketchy situations in exotic locations to hog hunting and processing game - sometimes there's no substitute for size and the Seraphim Bowies more than deliver. Say hello to the ultimate urban survival bowie.
TOMAHAWK AXE
| BLADE | HANDLE | SHEATH |
| .180" CPM-3V steel - made in the USA by Crucible | American-made G10 | Hybrid Kydex + Leather |
| Custom concave hollow grind | Textured for comfort and grip | Fits belts up to 1 3/4" wide |
| Blade finishes: Scorched Earth, Stealth Black, Arizona Copper | Several color choices available | Solid leather retaining strap |
| Deep "beard" extends cutting edge | Heat-anodized stainless fasteners | Drop-in carry |
| Angled rear spike for breaching | Full thickness extended tang | |
The Tomahawk is a hybrid of wood splitter and battle ax, wilderness survival and urban assault. Exceptionally well-balanced, it feels surprisingly light in the hand yet cleaves through whatever it encounters with ease.
"Super sharp, heavy duty, the real deal. I have used a lot of machetes, the Diplomat is by far the absolute last machete that you will need to own."
- Jose Q.
"I just received my new Dawson Tomahawk and was blown away by its beauty and craftsmanship. This is art rendered in steel... a masterwork of functionality and dramatic beauty."
- Douglas R.
| BLADE | HANDLE | SHEATH |
| .210" CPM-MagnaCut steel - made in the USA by Crucible | American-made G10 | Carbon Fiber Kydex |
| Custom concave hollow grind | Textured for comfort and grip | Adjustable tension for rattle-free fit |
| Blade finishes: Monsoon, Midnight and Arizona Copper | Several color choices available | Fits belts up to 1 3/4" wide |
| Jimping on spine provides extra grip, integral hand guard | Heat-anodized stainless fasteners | MOLLE compatible |
| Modern samurai style blade is well-balanced, light and fast | | |
"Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee," legendary heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali once said, and Many Waters is the embodiment of that same effortless speed that packs one heckuva punch. Inspired by Japanese straight-bladed ninjatō swords, Many Waters is nimble and fast in the hand, and a no-nonsense professional at work. Available in 16" and 19" blade lengths.
Our family prides itself on constantly innovating. We love to challenge the status quo, find ways to push past what is currently possible and make what was already good better. We also keep our finger on the pulse of the latest advances in industry technology and materials. The soul of every good knife is in the steel, so we want to make sure we’re using the best one available.
Quality enough that I've purchased 5 knives in a month.
I wasn’t really in the market for a new fixed blade knife until I came across Dawson on a website. Their knives looked great…over built, unique, and with attention to detail. When I read the families story, saw their 50-year commitment, I knew they were special. But, when I saw how they promote their faith and work for God’s glory, I knew I had found my fixed blade home! God bless, and thank you!
Own “several” upper end knives and this ranks up with the best. Excellent fit and finish, great design on blade and handle
I started with just one of your knives and now own 7. Simply the best and extremely well made
This knife is the best looking knife I have ever put my hands on. The knife feels great in the hands. The kydex sheath is a little big but it rides in my pocket just fine. I would recommend everyone to own one of these knives.
We have several of these Dawson knives, and we know that you can't get a better knife anywhere. You can feel the quality right when you pick it up.
