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Chevalier 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. |
| John Chevalier had a shop on Broadway, in New York,
where he made Bowie knives and surgical instruments from 1835 to
1871. His quality was first rate; one of his Bowies was presented
to Edwin Forest, a larger-than-life theatrical star of the period
and apparently a collector of Bowies.. Another knife was presented
to Forest by James “Jim” Bowie, himself, probably when
Forest and Bowie were both in Natchez. Surviving Chevalier Bowies
are much sought-after by collectors. |
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Historically accurate
High-carbon steel
Blade length: 8"
Handle length: 5
1/2“, Stag
Overall length: 13 1/2“
Weight: 14oz
Thickness at Guard: .19“
Grind: Flat
Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.
MSRP: $219.00
KH2187 - Chevalier Bowie for $197.99:
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