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Bowie Knife - USA

Bowie Knife - USA

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75010 PARIS

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George Wostenholm is one of the most influential and important knife manufacturers in the world. The company began in 1787 in Sheffield, England, and soon came out with its famous I*XL brand. I*XL is one of Sheffield's most famous brands. George Wolstenholme and Son was the first to use the brand on knives. The company name was shortened to George Wostenholm sometime before 1820. They acquired the I*XL brand in 1826, meaning that knives bearing the I*XL brand were manufactured after that date.
The Bowie knife is a legend of the American frontier. Although it was primarily marketed and used as a hunting knife, it is primarily a weapon. Its history begins in the 1820s, when James Bowie successfully defended himself with a large knife at the Sandbar Battle in Louisiana. His brother, Rezin, had made this knife a year before. The story of the Sandbar fight, combined with the death of James Bowie during the defense of the Alamo in 1836, gave the "Bowie Knife" immense popularity. To this day, this story is known to collectors of antique Bowie knives.
DESCRIPTION
Made in Sheffield, England for a box in Washington. Beautiful stag horn handle, one side has a silver plaque to inscribe the owner's name. Engraved "G. WOSTENHOLM & SON. WASHINGTON WORKS. SHEFFIELD. I*XL."
DIMENSIONS
Overall length: 23 cm
Blade length: 13 cm
Sheath length: 14 cm

Ref: 8GDOL6YI7A

Additional Information

Style	English style (Swords, Bladed weapons of English style Style)
Period	18th century (Swords, Bladed weapons 18th century)
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Length (cm)	23
Materials	Horn, Silver plated metal, Steel
Internal reference	AM088

Shipping Time	Ready to ship in 2-3 Business Days
Location	75010, PARIS, France

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