Bawidamann Design Doughboy DB-1 Patina Brass
The Doughboy DB-1 from Bawidamann Design is a single-hole investment-cast brass tool inspired by the 1918 MK1 trench knife—built for collectors, history enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates a piece of World War I-era design in a modern, American-made form. This USA-made piece measures 2.75 inches tall, 1.5 inches wide, and 0.6 inches thick, weighing 5.6 ounces. Each individual weight varies slightly, as expected from investment casting.
Designer Andrew Bawidamann has loved the M1918 MK1 since childhood, and that long-standing admiration shows in the DB-1's faithful proportions. Cast from C857 brass, the piece carries the timeless old-world charm the original design is known for. Its patina finish deepens the character of the brass over time, and each casting carries subtle variations that make it distinct. This is a tribute to the WWI-era trench knife, rendered in solid brass for those who want a little piece of that history on their shelf or in their hand.
