Civil War Bowie Knives
These have become some of my favorite pieces to recreate. Most are copies of originals in their own uniqueness. Please inquire about a custom made piece that will be made just for your impression.
Boyle & Gamble Richmond Camp Knife
These were a popular blade throughout the civil war with Confederate soldiers. They were small and light weight and still were able to be used for a wide variety of tasks as well as fighting. Few styles of handles were used on these knives but this one in particular used a simple turned tool handle. paired with a Japaned tin sheath
Gerogia Arsenal Type I Bowie
These are one of a kind bowies here. Only issued bowies in the entire civil war. Massive 18 inch blades with a turned handle and hand forged guard.
Sharp & Hamilton D Guard
Here is a copy of an original piece that is the only one known to exist. Sharp & Hamilton made many bowies for the Confederacy but they were all cast brass guards, this is the only one known with wood let alone a piece of burl. An exact copy of the original down the to forged guard and burl handle,
North Carolina Side Knife
This is based off of 5 surviving knives. their distinct shape is unique to itself. lathe turned handle with an iron furrel. These blades are light and balanced and simply prefect for any deep south impression
Burger & Brothers Richmond Side Knife
This is an amazing knife that was produced by Burger and Brothers out of Richmond Va. 10.5inch blade and 15.5 inches overall. Features Hickory Slab handles with 3 iron rivets.
Virginia Rangers Knife Type I
Copied from an Original Knife that was made by Union Manufacturing. These knives were made from surplus Pike heads that were never hafted. 16 7\/8 inches overall make this a long dagger like fighting knife, turned hickory handle with an iron furrel and brass guard.
Augutus & George Sartorious Texas Side Knife
Copied from an original knife, this blade is long, lean and feels great. overall sitting at 15 inches with a full distal taper and a tapered tang coffin handle. Curly maple handle scqles with a german silver gaurd.