American mint is proud to offer an impressive bowie knife collection. The noah smithwick bowie knife noah was a well known blacksmith in texas and told his daughter, as she prepared for her upcoming book, birth of a nation that jim bowie brought him a knife that he had reworked and set in silver with an ivory handle for noah to make a copy of it, so he would not degrade the original. Case pocket knives, fixed blade knives, and other premium cutlery have been proudly passed down from grandfather to grandson for decades. Sep 05, 2011 just wanted to know if anyone on here has a case bowie that they actually use. A closeup of nolens display is a bowie buffs delight. The shine of the whole thing is so good that i like to wipe off fingerprints with a jewelry polishing cloth. The book, coauthored by bill worthen, former director of ham, and mark zalesky, renowned knife expert and journalist, covers the history and legacy of the bowie knife and includes more than 200 fullcolor illustrations and descriptions of selected knives with craft or historical significance. The ergonomic shape of the handle fits perfectly in any palm. Case knives have been the most collected and appreciated traditional knife since the early 1900s. They are highly collectiblethe case collectors club has about 18,000 members, who collect by model pattern, handle material and year among other characteristics. Feast your eyes on the craftsmanship and quality that is synonymous with case pocket knives with this oneofakind guide. Excellent prices on pakistan bowie knives, fixed blades, and folding pocket knives. Case xx 2000, ca2000 bowie white syn is 14 12 inches. Bowie knives for sale collectible knives american mint.
The knife is very similar in pattern to the western bowie knife. Get the best deals on case collectible vintage bowie knives when you shop the largest online selection at. Case knives case knives have been the most collected and appreciated traditional knife since the early 1900s. Bowie knives are large, fightingstyle knives with long, doubleedged, clippoint blades. The doctors knife is one of the oldest patterns still produced by case. Many case bowie knives have a stainless steel blade. Bowie knife history and more to the point, bowie knife legendshaped american ideals of what a knife should be for nearly 200 years.
Black produced the knife ordered by bowie, and at the same time created another based on bowies original design but with a sharpened edge on the curved top edge of the blade. 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 of 1830. Many hunting knives are still inspired by the bowie knife. The western bowie w49 identification thread all about. In the history of american arms, wrote historian harold l. In the 1800s, bowie was wellknown, even notorious, for his skill with a blade. Bowie knife the handbook of texas online texas state. Its unique shape and multifunctionality made it an invaluable tool in a doctors bag of instruments. These items are shipped from and sold by different sellers. The flat, square bolster was used to crush pills into a powder form while the narrow blade cut pills into halves. Gil hibben old west bowie knife bloodwood edition stainless steel blade, wooden handle, goldplated guard, leather sheath length 20 12 4. The company originated in little valley, new york, around the turn of the 20th century, before relocating to its current home, bradford, pennsylvania, in 1905.
Case collectible fixed blade bowie knives for sale ebay. The case collectors club ccc was established in 1981. Each large fixed blade knife comes complete with gift box and genuine leather. The history of the bowie knife no american knife design carries the heft of history and legend as does the famous bowie pronounced booee. In 1972, dewey ferguson, a case knife collector and author, wrote to case president bob farquharson about forming a knife collectors association for the w.
Jul 19, 2012 ive been on a kick lately buying knives ive wanted since i was a little kid. A bowie knife is a great tool to have when your out in the woods. The side of the knife without davy crocket has the majority of the scratches, but the etching display side is relatively clean. Cutlery halloffamer jim bowie s legendary encounter at the sandbar, his final hours at the alamo, the association of numerous knives that bear his name with the history of texas, its link to the civil war, and its stretch across the atlantic to beginnings in the cradle of quality knifemakingsheffield, englandmade the bowie. While this knife had many important functions, it specifically aided in giving medications to patients. 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.
This fixed blade knife features a mirror polished, taper ground embellished blade and a black synthetic handle with brass guard. That said, concerning the topic at hand today, we do definitively know how the style of knife now known as a bowie knife got the name and how it. To celebrate this amazing history, american mint offers an extensive selection of collectors edition pocket knives and bowie knives depicting various themes such as wildlife, the civil war, and the wild west. I would recommend an adult to buy one just to fulfill his or her dream of just having it, a lot like myself. This is a heavy duty case xx knife with brass fittings. Xhm awesome bowie knife fixed blade serrated edge, full tang, black wooden handle, leather sheath, for hunting, outdoor survival, tactical. Were proud to carry their full product line in addition to offering limited edition case xx knives, exclusively available through smoky mountain knife works. In this category you will find bowie knives of all different shapes and sizes. Bowie knives come in many different shapes, sizes, and. Case collectible vintage bowie knives for sale ebay. The noah smithwick bowie knife noah was a well known blacksmith in texas and told his daughter, as she prepared for her upcoming book, birth of a nation that jim bowie brought him a knife that he had reworked and set in silver with an ivory handle for noah to make a. This knife is presented with brown leather belt sheath. Bringing back the case xx showing why this bowie is a must own.
The tested xx is a symbol of case s commitment to quality which can be traced back to the early days of case when blades were tempered and. 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. With a 9 12 blade, the bowie knife is a fixed blade perfect for commemorating a graduation, retirement, or anniversary. The sheath leaves oil marks on the blade so store the knife out of the sheath if you like to show off the shine of the beautiful and heavy blade. The fascinating story of how the bowie knife got its name. The knife is officially called the bowie knife, but all files refer to the knife as the survival bowie. Case bowie knife the case bowie knife has a 9 12 clip point fixed blade, a riveted handle with brass cross guard, and a leather sheath. Case knives fixed blade knife synthetic jim bowie special edition. Sheath is heavy duty leather, trimmed in brass, and with a. The impressive size and unique detailing of the case bowie knife has made it a favorite presentation gift to presidents and other world dignitaries.
Bowie knives for sale sharp, sturdy, and durable smkw. Collectible vintage fixed bowie knives for sale ebay. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Check skin market prices, inspect links, rarity levels, case and collection info, plus stattrak or souvenir drops. The medium and large job case knife sheaths are stamped with the job case logo. With a solid hilt and a lot of sharpened length, the bowie knife is great for practical purposes like hunting, fishing, survival, and revolutionary 19th century battles. Bowie knife, first edition abebooks passion for books. Case bowie black composition handles trusharp surgical steel 9. Case xx white synthetic bowie stainless knife 2000 knives made in the u. Its been a fixture in hunting camps from the rocky mountains. Due to the way valve has resized the case hardened skin for the bowie knife, the chances to get a completely blue case hardened bowie knife are much higher than the. Ham releases bowie knife book historic arkansas museum. Beginning the the early part of the last century, case knives were the yardstick all other cutlery. Case knife sheaths, carrying cases and display plaques.
Timber wolf swansong handmade bowie fixed blade knife hand forged damascus steel, file worked scalloping banded green, amber walnut scalloped, grooved brass genuine leather sheath 12. Great wr case quality handmade in bradford pa 70 miles south of me. This collection features extraordinarily handcrafted fixed blade knives, each ideal for gifting, special events, collections, and displays. Ill start off with the negative points about the knife. Beginning the the early part of the last century, case knives were the yardstick all other cutlery was measured.
Case 21205003115 knives fixed knife synthetic handle jim bowie special edition 1. From what i understand, most knife manufacturers started packaging and selling their knives to dealers in boxes of. One of my favorite knives of all time is the western w49 bowie knife and its variations. Modern bowie knives still have the dna of their historical forefathers. Bowie knife fighting blades of the frontier true west. A few confederate bowie knives were made by experienced cutlers and exhibited excellent workmanship. Im hoping someone more knowledgeable can correct and or add to what i have heardread on the subject of case knife boxes.
Shop case specialty knives, perfect for giving, receiving, and passing down. Known for its long, curvaceous blade, which can extend up to 12 inches, the bowie knife is a favorite of such cinematic knife wielding warriors as crocodile dundee and rambo. Jim bowie and the bowie knife there are few knives on the market as iconic as the bowie knife. During the 19th and 20th centuries, the bowie knife became increasingly popular with hunters and trappers because of its ability to skin and butcher game. It will only contain information on this western knife family. Bowie knives by abels, robert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The only fullcolor book focused solely on the work of w. They are an american manufacturer of premium, handcrafted knives that are passed down for generations. Although case has had some stumbles near the end of the century, they are still the most collected knife brand in traditional pocket. Case knives are cherished possessions passed down through generations and hand crafted to stand the test of time. These iconic knives can be used for skinning game, splitting firewood and cutting rope. Peterson 1958, three weapons stand out above all the rest. Case knife sheaths are genuine leather belt sheaths with snap closure. Case makes it easy, with a system of stamps, to identify a knife as an original.
Aug 12, 2014 bowie knife fighting blades of the frontier james bowies famed fighting knife, the origin of which remains shrouded in controversy, has been woven into the colorful fabric of american folklore. He used one while defending the alamo, where he laid down his life for his cause. Presentation plaques are available as well as the option to have the blade etched with a logo or other content for an additional fee. Today i recieved a case bowie in the mail and couldnt wait to take it for a test drive. The case hobo, russlock, trapper, cheetah and copperlock case knife sheaths are stamped with the individual knife name. Make a handle for a bowie knife in 10 steps blade magazine. Case 21205003856 knives fixed knife leather handle hunter 323 5ss pattern 8 78. If anyone on here actually has used one how did it do and handle. Bowie white synthetic handle with blade artwork and leather sheath. Concave lenticular descents from half the width of the blade form a thin, amazingly cutting blade.
Carry on the bowie legacy with these amazing blades. The bowie knife in america officially went on sale this past tuesday. Get the best deal for collectible vintage fixed bowie knives from the largest online selection at. The design of this knife is modeled after the reallife aitor oso negro. This bowie is a part of case s presentation knives. The blade edge does not appear to have been used to cut anything. I will give the knife a 5 star just because it looks and feels like a real knife. Case stainless steel blade bowie collectible vintage fixed blade knives. The next development in the history of the hunting knife was the swiss army knife, which helped popularize folding knives for. Case xx bowie knife fixed balde white synthetic handle stainless steel 02000. Bowie loved big, fixed blade knives for their sturdiness and size. Case bowie sheath included collectible fixed blade knives.
Black synthetic handle mirror polished 9 12 blade a truly magnificent addition to any collection. Union soldiers generally wore sheffieldmade bowie knives. Case xx bowie revisited after 7 months of weekly usage. New items have been added in the last 14 days new items have been added in the last 15 30 days. Here is an outstanding very large vintage case xx jim bowie knife that we recently acquired from the estate of a collector of fine knives and other items. Low prices on knife displays, knife display stands, folding knife sheaths, fixed blade sheaths, knife cases, rolls, and pouches. Case bowie knife black synthetic handle w blade artwork. James bowie tactical pocket knife pocket knives knife stand damascus knife best pocket knife le far west cold steel custom knives kia gettysburg confederate soldiers bowie knife and book of psalms. I have the receipt and it has been registered with case. Sold by bargain ben and ships from amazon fulfillment. This thread is started as an information repository for folks trying to identifyverifydate their western bowie knife. Get low prices on case bowie knives, case fixed blade knives, and case pocket knives. No american knife design carries the heft of history and legend as does the famous bowie pronounced booee.
New listing huge case xx, usa, model 1836 pioneer bowie knife 14 inches long, 9 inch blade. Mar 23, 2019 that said, concerning the topic at hand today, we do definitively know how the style of knife now known as a bowie knife got the name and how it was popularised. Case filled an order for 81,000 knives for the united states navy just before world war i and provided a custom survival knife for the astronauts on gemini and apollo space missions. From commemorative knives and presentation knives to gift sets and more, we have unique knives for every occasion. You will find that most books date this stamp as being used from 1920 to.