SOLD Large Confederate Style Bowie

[Runewolf1973]

Up for consideration is this hand forged bowie I recently finished. The blade is 1075 high carbon steel, 12" long by 2" wide, with a 3/16" thick spine and an overall length of 17". The handle is maple with a robust, one-piece through tang design just like the originals, peened at the end and given a distressed, aged finish. The handle was also carefully carved to give it the look of age-related cracks and splits, but it is a perfectly solid, single piece of hard maple. It comes complete with a leather scabbard. Asking $265 USD with shipping included to US and Canada.

Military veterans and First Responders get an additional 15% off.

Thanks for looking!

Just had to edit the post a bit because I want the details to be as specific as possible since this is a high quality reproduction and a I fully stand behind all my workmanship.

 

[Secesh]

What is the blade thickness?

 

[Runewolf1973]

What is the blade thickness?

Sorry, I forgot to add that. The blade is 3/16" thick. The balance point is about 2" forward of the guard so it feels very nimble and iIt has a nice blade geometry that you could (if you wanted to) slice carrots without them flying off the counter.

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

Is the sheath historically correct? I was under the impression those types of copper leather rivets were not around during the ACW.

 

[Runewolf1973]

Is the sheath historically correct? I was under the impression those types of copper leather rivets were not around during the ACW.

I'm not 100% sure on the copper rivets, but if it is not historically accurate, I will make another sheath without the rivets at no extra charge to anyone who buys it.

 

[Secesh]

Is the sheath historically correct? I was under the impression those types of copper leather rivets were not around during the ACW.

Yes, historically correct. Below is a photo of a copper rivet excavated/plowed up in Pollard, Alabama at the site of a Confederate training camp. The rivets were used on pistol holsters, belts and harnesses.

 

[Packrat]

Runewold does excellent work, I have one of his knives

 

[Black_Feather]

Yes, historically correct. Below is a photo of a copper rivet excavated/plowed up in Pollard, Alabama at the site of a Confederate training camp. The rivets were used on pistol holsters, belts and harnesses.View attachment 338459

That and I THINK copper rivets can be documented clear back to the 1700's.

 

[Runewolf1973]

Price reduced. Asking $265 USD.

 

[AlexB]

That is really nice for the price kind surprised it hasn't sold yet.
How is edge retention any idea how hard it is?

 

[Runewolf1973]

That is really nice for the price kind surprised it hasn't sold yet.
How is edge retention any idea how hard it is?

I just reduced the price. Was previously asking $350, but then realized with the exchange rate to Canadian dollars, I can get away with charging less and still make the effort put into making a knife like this worthwhile. As far as edge retention, anything that I've made with 1075 has been a good, reliable cutter and chopper. It's probably one of the best steel choices for a knife of this sort. Tough as nails.
For specific hardness, I'm not 100% sure because I heat treat out of a forge and try to do things in a more traditional way, but I would suspect it falls around 58-59 RC for hardness because you can barely mark it with a file. I've never had a customer encounter an issue to my knowledge, but if ever there were, I stand behind my work and would make things right. Customer satisfaction is more important to me than anything.

 

[AlexB]

I love the steel your work looks great and I hope it sells before it gets me in trouble.

 

[SciAggie]

Buy a knife from @Runewolf1973 with confidence. I have one of his knives that is wicked sharp. I laughed told him I don’t know how it got from Canada to Texas without cutting its way out of the box.

 

[laufer]

Runewolf1973 makes great knifes, I highly recommend him. I have two from him, both are great and keep the edge for a long time.

 

[TonyF]

Runewolf1973
Respectfully offer $200 for the Bowie.
Can pay via PPFF or Zelle,
Thanks for your consideration.
Tony

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

If it had a D-guard I’d be all over this!

 

[Runewolf1973]

Runewolf1973
Respectfully offer $200 for the Bowie.
Can pay via PPFF or Zelle,
Thanks for your consideration.
Tony

Thanks for the offer, but I know I am already underselling myself on this knife and I'm sure other makers would agree. If it doesn't sell in the next week or so, it will be putting it in an upcoming show. It would look fantastic next to my guns..

 

[TonyF]

Thanks for the offer, but I know I am already underselling myself on this knife and I'm sure other makers would agree. If it doesn't sell in the next week or so, it will be putting it in an upcoming show. It would look fantastic next to my guns..

Understand.
Sounds good,
good luck at the show!

 

[Patch]

I'll take it!