From The Bowie Period in American History

Horse-Gator Bowie

Horse-Gator Bowie


The original of this knife, with its interesting hilt design, was made in the mid-1850’s by the Woodhead and Hartley company. The design on the pommel is a “half-horse, half-alligator”, said to have been derived from a line in an American folk song “I’m half-horse, half-alligator and I can whup anybody in the house”. Similar pommels were used by a number of Sheffield manufacturers on their Bowies. The first documentary evidence of cutlery being produced in Sheffield dates back to the year 1297. In 1624 a craft guild, the Company of Cutlers, was formed to govern the industry in the Sheffield area. Due to the then isolated nature of Sheffield, many doubted its ability to produce substantial quantities of cutlery but, relying on the abundance of natural resources in the area, Sheffield flourished and became a world-renowned cutlery centre . The cutlers of the city were quick to take advantage of the demand for Bowie knives in the American market and huge quantities made the trip across the Atlantic. Today, Sheffield Bowies are avidly collected worldwide. The three pieces shown on this page replicate existing pieces in private collections and are so beautifully made as to become instant collector pieces in their own right. Made by Hanwei. Key Features: Historically accurate High-carbon steel Great for collectors Specifications: Blade length: 9 1/2 Handle length: 5 1/2” Overall length: 14” Weight: 12oz Thickness at Guard: .175”

Price: $179.00
Buy Product Online | Visit Store Home
 
Manufactured by CAS / Hanwei

  Related Products


  Chevalier Bowie - From The Bowie Period in American History
  New Orleans Bowie - From The Bowie Period in American History
  Bell Bowie - From The Bowie Period in American History
  California Bowie - From The Bowie Period in American History


 Other Items from Americana Swords

  The Visser Collection, Volume I, Parts 1, 2, and 3 - studies of Dutch small arms
  The Visser Collection, Volume 2: Ordnance - Author: Rudolf Roth
  Confederate CSA Cavalry Officer's Sword with Black Scabbard - The initials “CS” are cast into the handguard
  "DON'T TREAD ON ME" FLAG - symbol of independence
  REVOLUTIONARY WAR STYLE ANTIQUED 13 STAR FLAG - made of 100% cotton
  ANTIQUED FLAG BUNTING - made of 100% cotton
  US 1850 Field Officer's Sword - leather wrapped handles with high quality guards
  Outrider Bowie - solid oak stand is provided for collector display
  Vicksburg Bowie - From The Bowie Period in American History
  BUNKER HILL SWORD - 24" carbon steel blade
  WW II - LUFTWAFFE OFFICER'S SWORD - 30.5" polished carbon steel blade

 

  Return To Samurai Swords and Japanese Katana Swords | Swords of the East

 

 

e-commerce software
Ecommerce powered by MonsterCommerce shopping cart.