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California Bowie
| The Historical Bowie Series from CAS Hanwei covers both Bowies
made in different American States and Bowies made in Sheffield
for the American market. Each piece in the series is crafted with
a forged high-carbon steel blade, nickel silver fittings and natural
grip materials, as were the originals. Each sheath is crafted in
top-grain leather and a belt frog, where applicable, is included.
Every effort has been made to replicate accurately the details
of the original pieces, so as to provide heirloom-quality Bowies
to the collector. |
| When the forty-niners went overland to the Gold Rush
of California, most took along a Bowie knife to use on the trail,
and for “social purposes,” if the need should arise.
Some had a fancy side etch like this one: “Californian Bowie
Knife”. Although the original of this knife was made by the
I. Lingard company in Sheffield (and not in California!) it is
included in the “States’ Bowies” series
because of its use of the marketability of California in the post-Civil
War period. Such knives are difficult to find today. |
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Historically accurate
High-carbon steel
Blade length: 8 1/2 "
Handle length: 4 1/4“,Wood
Overall length: 13“
Weight: 8 oz
Thickness at Guard: .195“
Grind: Flat
Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.
MSRP: $219.00
KH2186 - California Bowie for $197.99:
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