Description: This antique Early American Fighting Knife is a vintage Bowie style blade with a huge antler hilt and original wood features. Handmade in the United States, the knife showcases a clip point carbon steel blade over 5 inches in length, ideal for frontier use. The hidden tang design and ambidextrous dexterity make it a versatile and authentic piece perfect for collectors of custom and handmade knives. Antique Early American Bowie Fighting Knife Huge Antler Hilt, Original Antique Patina Has Reims, France Shield on Handle, silver? Huge 20" Overall with 15" single edge steel blade. Still Very Sharp! Hilt is 4 1/2" in length. Blade is marked R W on ricasso. Original Wood Sheath, held together with brass escutions on sides. Beautifully carved with shield design. Has R H W original brass plate. Heart shaped with Arrow motif. Big orig brass belt loop, attached to back of sheath. Very Fine antique condition. No major damage. Overall wear is consistent. Heavy at 1.2 pounds, in Sheath is 1.7 pounds. I believe it dates 1750 - 1830. Possible use in French & Indian War, and American Revolution War. Just my opinion. Beautiful Example. Very Stout Early American Fighting Knife! JESUS SAVES! Eph 2: 8-9 For it is by Grace you have been saved, through faith. And this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. Not by works, so that no one can boast. Policies: I ship within 5 business days of cleared payment. Please use photos and ask any questions before buying. Once an item has been shipped, I assume no liability or responsibility, due to current events, customs or shipping problems, lost, stolen, misplaced packages, or any problems, once I have shipped the item. I provide Tracking information after shipping. Insurance must be requested and purchased by the Buyer. Thanks for Looking!
Price: 2125 USD
Location: Summerville
End Time: 2025-01-28T19:52:57.000Z
Shipping Cost: 25 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Blade Material: Carbon Steel
Tang: Hidden
Dexterity: Ambidextrous
Blade Length: Over 5in.
Blade Edge: Plain
Vintage: Yes
Blade Type: Clip Point
Type: Bowie
Original/Reproduction: Original
Features: Sheath Included
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Handle Material: Antler
Handmade: Yes