Bidspirit auction | Frontier Bowie Fighting Knife Walrus

Frontier Bowie Fighting Knife Walrus Tusk c. 1800- - For your consideration is this Frontier Bowie Fighting knife circa Indian Wars era 1800's with a beautiful single piece hilt made from Walrus tusk and showing a sleeve of silver adorning the hilt just below the cross guard. Then blade comes complete with a wonderful example of harness leather sheath that is crafted specifically to fit the unique blade shape of the Bowie Fighting Knife being large in length and showing a clip point blade shape. The Bowie knife is a pattern of fixed-blade fighting knife created by James Black in the early 19th century for Jim Bowie, who had become famous for his use of a large knife at a duel known as the Sandbar Fight. The condition of this knife is good showing a heavy sturdy steel blade with a really nice patina adorning both sides of the blade confirming and showing its age. The measurements of this this knife is 14” x 3 1/4” and the blade measures 9 1/2”. Condition: For a complete representation of condition please review pictures. Some items may have additional images, if so please visit our website directly. It is the buyer's responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.