$195.00
Tactical Von Tempsy Bowie - Svord
- Condition:
- Make:Svord
- Model:Von Tempsky Bowie
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| Location: | ADELAIDE, SA, 5000 |
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Description:
Von Tempsky Bowie, with Paracord Wrap Handle and Kydex Sheath - Used but in good condition. $195 plus $15 Shipping.
The SVORD replica Forest Ranger Bowie Knife is based on the knife design than von Tempsky issued to his company of Forest Rangers in 1863.
Gustavus Ferdinand von Tempsky, adventurer, soldier and artist, learned the benefits of bowie knife fighting in California while working in hte gold fields. He possessed a fine knife of American manufacture for his own use, but had about 30 bowie knives made to his personal design by a cutler of Shortland St, Auckland. These were issued to the men of No. 2 Company, New Zealand Forest Rangers, under Major von Tempsky's command.
Overall Length:16.75"
Blade Length:11.00"
Blade Thickness:0.27"
Blade Style:Clip Point
Edge Type:Plain
Handle Length:5.75"
Handle Thickness:0.90"
Handle Material:Wood
Weight:1 lb. 5.00 oz.
