Most knives we have now are made from carbon steel since it keeps the blade sharp. This oneofakind blade was made from various kinds of steel typically found during the period. Antique bowie knife for sale collectibles for sale. We encounter very few bowies which are actually marked with the wording bowie knife, making this a very scarce knife and one that is a true bowie and not just a dirk or dagger that some collector is calling a bowie. To find a truly american knife design, look no further than the bowie.
I am brian akins and will be posting pictures of antique bowie knives. Barber was definitely cashing in on the fame of brothers jim and rezin bowie with these blade and sheath markings. On this page you will find antique, vintage and classic fixed blade knives, bowie knives and hunting knives. Krause publications, 2001 has allowed him to use his ties to both collectors and scholars to produce a massive, copiously illustrated book that clarifies the history of bowie knives in general and the development of. I purchased the optional sharpening and the edge is razor sharp.
The effort that must gone into researching it is impressive, as is his expertise in analyzing the material. Collectible vintage original bowie knives for sale ebay. James black and the bowie knife revisited historic arkansas. Help on old bowie knife the firearms forum the buying. Norm flaydermans vast experience as an antique arms dealer and historic weapons expert flaydermans guide to antique american firearms. Bruce voyles, terry, moss hardcover, 552 pages, published 1990. The project gutenberg ebook of armour in england, by john starkie gardner. Texas bowie knife frontier bowie knife atlanta cutlery. The story of jim bowie, as well as the history and art of bladesmithing are told in the museums knife gallery.
The antique bowie knife book started as a cooperative project right after the may 1988 meeting of t. Unfollow antique bowie knife to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Click download or read online button to get the bowie knife book now. All in all, this book is a must for knife enthusiast, collectors of antique arms, and american history buffs. It is the closest thus far to the original made in 1835. Making the iron mistress knife the knife referenced in the american toothpick article.
The title of this book is the antique bowie knife book and it was written by bill adams, j. There are a number of books dedicated to collecting knives. From the hands of civil war soldiers, gold seekers, and early frontiersmen, knife collectors are drawn to antique bowie knives for their patriotic and historic allure. Original bowie collectible fixed blade knives for sale ebay. I have yet to find a book on the subject that even. The sandbar fight the unlikely epic of what is now known as the bowie knife began on a sandbar in the mississippi river, across from the roughandtumble town of natchez, mississippi, in 1827. The mystery of bruce hand and john paisley revisited. This knife is of that general type but i dont know the exact source. Antique bowie knife collections robert berryman by. Bowie, brother of alamo hero james bowie claimed that he made the first bowie knife while the bowies lived in avoyelles parish, louisiana. Bowie knife the handbook of texas online texas state. Antique vintage english british sheffield silver stag large bowie fighting knife. Many of these knives are not only treasures for their historical value, but for their great value as pieces of art. Schrade bowie collectible vintage fixed blade knives.
Excellent hunting knife, very sharp blade, thick leather sheath, very firm and comfortable handle. Secondly, get yourself a good bowie knife reference book and study the knives in it. Rare, hard to find, sold out, discontinued, and other collectibles. This book illustrates rare and beautiful creations from the classic rod makers in detailed colour images in this remarkable collection of rods. After an hour leafing through norm flaydermans the bowie knife.
Collectible vintage fixed bowie knives for sale ebay. Confederate soldiers bowie knife and book of psalms. From norm flayderman, perhaps the bestknown name in arms collecting, comes this exciting new book on the bowie knife. The antique bowie knife book download ebook pdf, epub. As the popularity of the fighting bowie knife increased after the celebrated story of jim bowie and his legendary weapon at the alamo in 1836 it resulted not only in a marked growth in the number of these weapons, but also the deadly use of the bowie knife in murders and duels by the entire spectrum of society ruffians and gentlemen. For starters i recommend flaydermans, which is out of print and with some bias a sure defense. Antique made in mexico etched bowie knife with eagle head bone handle and sheath. Ursas custom handmade 5160 spring steel iron mistress bowie knife some of the highquality bowie knives in market and definite guide to purchase best bowie knife. Apr 22, 2008 i like the bowie knife for its remarkable good looks. With over 400 pages, this book provides an indepth history of the bowie knife, from its inception in the 1830s to its modern revival including knives owned by jim bowie. Authentic bowie knife circa 1840 antique appraisal. The bowie knife download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Many thought there was only one with the small clip. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about antique bowie knife.
The antique bowie knife book, first edition abebooks. Antique bowie knife brass back maybe civil war sandbar rezin bowie. Leather handle original bowie collectible vintage fixed blade knives. Museum publishing company, 1990 bowie knife 552 pages. London knife book by ron flook vintage antique bowie knives. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. This exact knife is featured on the end page of the antique bowie knife book by bill adams and was purchased from his collection. Wonderful pictures of bowie knives as well as alot litature on them also. The most famous version of the bowie knife was designed by jim bowie and presented to arkansas blacksmith james black in the form of a carved wooden model in december 1830.
The most common antique bowie knife material is metal. Fast on its heels of bowie knife came the book 1951, and then the movie, the. Bowie knife and book of psalms, belonging to 2nd lieutenant joseph kent ewing, company g, 4th virginia infantry, army of northern virginia. Wood handle collectible vintage bowies fixed blade knives. The photographs are artistically composed and are of the highest quality. Moss, terry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Joseph kent ewing was a 2nd lieutenant in company g of the 4th virginia infantry csa. Mar 20, 2011 i purchased an old bowie knife from an auction today and need a little help with the value and any other information i might could gather.
It has the distinct wider rounded base of the dguard by the ricasso of the blade, having no quillion at all. Bowie knives were common in the sparsely settled frontier areas, the california gold rush fields, the plains thick with buffalo and the battlefields of the civil war. Showcasing a large array of antique bowie knife for sale now. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The antique bowie knife book hardcover 1990 by bill adams author. On the hunt a weiss bowie antique bowie journal 2015 no. Schrade bowie collectible vintage factory manufactured fixed blade knives. Today i received the texas bowie knife that i ordered. The title of the post is engraved on the wall mount. Bone collector dc2011gnw 15 antique bowie hunting knife wleather sheath greenblue pakkawood handle. What that knife looked like was soon lost, but the legend continued to grow. English made sheffield english made sheffield antique knives h. New listing case xx stag big bowie knife leather sheath mint in box rare last production run.
The antique bowie knife book arizona custom knives. Kabar bowie collectible vintage fixed blade knives. Kia gettysburg confederate soldiers bowie knife and book of psalms. This knife was the winner of the 1999 antique bowie knife reproduction award given by the antique bowie knife association at the international blade show and cutlery fair in atlanta, georgia. These bowie knives act as a hunting knife, camping knife, survival knife, etc. Remember the prices on this page always include postage within the uk. Built upon excellent scholarship, coupled with exquisite graphics of more than 200 important knives, this authoritative text tells the story of the bowie knife, an early american weapon and one of the most iconic objects in american history. Our mission was to see the coffinhandle bowie knife relic in the sea of mud exhibit at the alamo gift shop. With over 100 great bowie knives presented in photographs and text, it also includes a 20 page list of 19th century knife makers and retailers. Ewing was killed in action on july 3, 1863 at gettysburg.
Englishmade antique sheffield knives for sale american edge. Wood handle original bowie collectible vintage fixed blade knives. From the antique bowie knife book, norm flayderman collection. Bowie knife fighting blades of the frontier james bowie s famed fighting knife, the origin of which remains shrouded in controversy, has been woven into the colorful fabric of american folklore. Get the best deals on original bowie collectible fixed blade knives when you shop the largest online selection at. Bowie knife for sale in uk 65 secondhand bowie knifes. Dont bring a knife to a gunfight unless your name is jim bowie the sandbar. Black produced the knife ordered by bowie, and at the same time created another based on bowie s original design but with a sharpened edge on the curved top edge of the blade. Antique bowie knife for sale rare antique collectibles. Unfollow antique bowie knives to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The leather sheath works well with this knife and it complements my family of five other bowie knives. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Bowie knife fighting blades of the frontier true west.
There will be an emphasis on confederate crafted bowies. This antique bowie knife has some awesome features from the original leather sheath, original frog, and mixture or metals. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Knife collecting is a hobby which includes seeking, locating, acquiring, organizing, cataloging. When they first got it, it was placed on the shelf in general circulation, but now is on the reference shelf and can not be checked out. The local library here has a copy of the antique bowie knife book also. Rare ww11 large bowie knife made by jack soler from allentown pa was a u. Vintage black and white chart of bowie knives daggers hunting knife and sheaths. Antique american civil war large fighting bowie knife bone handle heavy mid 1800. He designed it as a hunting knife and gave it to james for protection after his brother had been shot in a fight.
I didnt use winrar on this one, im just uploading the actual. Tests show that the knife blade is damascus steel, a rare commodity for an 1830s smith to possess. The antique bowie knife book 1st edition by bill adams, j. Bowie knives were in high demand, worn at the sides of members of congress as well as barroom trash. Ewing was part of the stonewall brigade under the command of brig. A few are still in print, or new editions are available. Slater venture antique slip joint spear point hardwood, humphreys radiant antique wharncliffe whittler waterfall celluloid, joseph rodgers antique folding bowie knife lock back checkered wood american edge corporation shop for quality knives online. Learn about the 175year history of the bowie knife or arkansas toothpick, arkansass most famous weapon. James bowie created a legend about himself and the knife he used in a handtohand fight in mississippi in 1827. Dimmick, author of the highly acclaimed book, sea of mud. On the handle of the knife theres a w 49 and a western u.
Featuring antique bowie knife available for purchasing now online. Terry moss the bowie is the most famous of american knives. Collecting antique bowie knives is one of the higherend forms of knife collecting. But james black of washington arkansas, a man that many feel made knives for bowie, was a smithy who could produce such metal. The classic design is unparalleled and i guess i love the history of the knife even more. The size and quality of this book make it a huge bargain.