Antique MINTY CIVIL WAR 8 in Fighting Bowie Knife Dagger F WARD B4 ANY SHEFFIELD

  

DOUBLE EDGE FIGHTING BOWIE KNIFE. This is not a small bowie like those of the 1880 to 1900 time period. It is of the Civil War time,, having girth. IT IS DEFINITELY A FIGHTING KNIFE, TWO EDGED, I do not wish to say dagger as the daggers in this time period were much smaller, less hefty.

Blade Length (tip to guard).... IN A MOST REMARKABLE VIRTUALLY UNUSED CONDITION. 8 INCH LONG BLADE RETAINS ITS ORIGINAL MIRROR FINISH.

Pictured and offered for sale is a Civil War Officers Double Edge Fighting knife in a most remarkable condition appearing as unused. Made by and stamped on both sides of the blade, Side one F.

SHEFFIELD" and side two "B4 ANY. Research revealed that he along with other Sheffield Cutlers were sending to the USA knives made for soldier use, Bowie knives, Fighting Knives, as well as folding cutlery. Both sides of blade are very sharp.

Original B4 ANY black leather sheath, or scabbard included. THIS KNIFE IS INUSED, BEING 170 YEARS OLD, HAVING ITS ORIGINAL SHARP DOUBLE EDGE GRIND. THE BLADE WAS NEVER BUFFED. DURING THE LAST 45 YEARS, THE BLADE HAS RECEIVED PERIODIC SIMICHROME HAND POLISHING, FOLLOWED BY A APPLICATION OF MUSEUM CRYSTALLINE WAX.

LEATHER ON SCABBARD HAS RECEIVED PERIODIC LEATHER CONDITIONING. Pictures 10 and 11 show how the blade reflect the Camera image as a mirror. Leather scabbard, centered on silver throat collar is a missing belt post for belt attachment. Stag handle , on one side has a tight pin crack, caused by expansion, not damage, (last picture 1/2 inch from guard).

The item "Antique MINTY CIVIL WAR 8 in Fighting Bowie Knife Dagger F WARD B4 ANY SHEFFIELD" is in sale since Friday, March 13, 2020. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Knives, Swords & Blades\Collectible Fixed Blade Knives\Vintage Fixed Blade Knives\Custom & Handmade". The seller is "jen17nyc" and is located in Youngstown, Ohio.

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1. Modified Item: No
2. Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
3. Blade Length: 8 inches
4. Blade Material: Carbon Steel
5. Blade Type: Spear Point, double edge dagger
6. Blade Edge: Plain double edge
7. Dexterity: Ambidextrous
8. Type: Bowie
9. Year: 1850's to 1860's
10. Features: Sheath Included
11. Color: Brown
12. Handle Material: Stag/Antler
13. Tang: Full
14. Brand: F.