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This is a hand crafted, Bowie (hunting) knife with with a perl inset wooden hilt, a patterned spline depression and British lion pattern on the pommel. Both the handle and blade were hand-crafted by a friend of my family, but I think the most noteworthy aspect is the actual blade. It is made from Sheffield stainless steel, which is the home of stainless steel and arguably still makes some of the best stainless to date.

I got this beauty for my 18th birthday in November, but I was so rushed (what with moving house) that I kinda forgot that the time and effort that goes into making such fine articles can no doubt be called 'art' and was worthy of exhibit here. Even if the picture isn't that good, please take a minute to appreciate the man hours which went into crafting this.

My other knives:

Contrary to what some may think, the Bowie knife is not illegal to own in the UK, nor is it 'pointless' (if such a somewhat ironic term can be used). Whilst the blade in this instance is significantly longer than the 3" that the law states, I *never* carry it in a public area. I keep this knife with the rest of my hunting equipment, in a locked and clear standing display case.

Description

This is a hand crafted, Bowie (hunting) knife with with a perl inset wooden hilt, a patterned spline depression and British lion pattern on the pommel. Both the handle and blade were hand-crafted by a friend of my family, but I think the most noteworthy aspect is the actual blade. It is made from Sheffield stainless steel, which is the home of stainless steel and arguably still makes some of the best stainless to date.

I got this beauty for my 18th birthday in November, but I was so rushed (what with moving house) that I kinda forgot that the time and effort that goes into making such fine articles can no doubt be called 'art' and was worthy of exhibit here. Even if the picture isn't that good, please take a minute to appreciate the man hours which went into crafting this.

My other knives:

Contrary to what some may think, the Bowie knife is not illegal to own in the UK, nor is it 'pointless' (if such a somewhat ironic term can be used). Whilst the blade in this instance is significantly longer than the 3" that the law states, I *never* carry it in a public area. I keep this knife with the rest of my hunting equipment, in a locked and clear standing display case.