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Black Coffin Bowie
Got a favorite pic of a repro of the James Black Coffin Bowie? Whether you made it, own it or just like how it looks post a pic here with a little info.
Here is a pic of the knife said to have been made by James Black for Jim Bowie. __________________ "Many are chosen, but few are Pict" "The doer alone, learneth" NT Neo-Devo |
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Here is one of my favorites. Just because it is so darn sweet and simple. No I do not own it, but keep the pic in my wallpaper rotation, just for the drool factor.
Oops forgot to add, this is a Bill Moran Coffin Bowie. __________________ "Many are chosen, but few are Pict" "The doer alone, learneth" NT Neo-Devo Last edited by hammerdownnow; 07-05-2005 at 12:09 PM. |
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This one I do own. I pull it out when I can afford to have a steak. Please excuse my A1 patena.
__________________ "Many are chosen, but few are Pict" "The doer alone, learneth" NT Neo-Devo |
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Roc! Those are all nice! I'm partial to the Evans Bowie though, send it to me when your finished with it )
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Coffin Handle
hammerdownnow ask me to post a pic my knife I made form an Model A Spring maybe 1070 ???
6 1/4 Blade Walnut Handle Nickel Silver Pins Tappered Tang Left some pitting on blade to show it was forged Made in Pea Ridge Arkansas What do yall Think Ron Last edited by Ron Hicks; 07-07-2005 at 05:24 PM. |
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Thanks for posting that pic Ron. Much better shot. I really like the shape and flow of that one. Nice, clean and simple. The notch is a nice touch.
I can't remember where I got that pic. I have posted the the who's whats and wheres of it before. I do know according to some experts it is considered a fake. To that I humbly submit this pic for your drooling pleasure. A pic of James Black posing with a similar piece, altho a bit more fancy. Lets try to pick out some features to maybe incorporate in future projects. Domed pins, wrap around butt guard, sway back with clippoint. More than likely a coffin handle due to the shape of the butt. The blade shape is reminisent of the Moran coffin above in my mind. Altho the clip appears not to be as long in the old photo. any thoughts? __________________ "Many are chosen, but few are Pict" "The doer alone, learneth" NT Neo-Devo |
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Little Somethin about James Black
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183?? Black Bowie
This is not a Coffin but made by Black around 183?
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Carrigan Knife
I really like this knife
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Bowie No. 1
This is a Wicked lookin Bowie :evil - Look how the blade turns up at the handle like its made to slide up under the ribs. 18 3/8 long
Marked Bowie No. 1 on escutcheon plate Could it be James Bowies Bowie???? |
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Wikipedia is where I got that pic. Altho the name is associated with "encyclopedia", remember anyone can put up a page and anyone can edit it, so take what you read there with a grain of salt. We always grouse about that lame China bowie they have up there as an example of a Bowie knife. I wonder if that pic could be changed? Here is a pic of another coffin made in New York marked, Alpha, Gravely and Wreaks. So called because it resembles a guardless coffin stuck in the sash in a portrait of the Cherokee Chief, Teh-chee.
__________________ "Many are chosen, but few are Pict" "The doer alone, learneth" NT Neo-Devo Last edited by hammerdownnow; 07-08-2005 at 04:10 PM. |
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re Teh-chee Bowie
I LOVE that Teh-chee Bowie how big is that dude?
Have you the Antique Bowie Book?? I have been thinking about getting it but the $ has kept me from buying. Is it worth the money??? |
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The only measurements given is for the blade. 8 1/2"x 1 5/8". Yes the book belongs to me, by Adams, Voyles and Moss. The price is enough to anyone.The Bowie Book The new Flayderman book is a little easier on the pocketbook and is next on my list. I do wish I would have ordered it sooner and gotten a first edition.
Do I think it is worth it? I think it was well worth the 150.00 it originally went for. It IS a page turner, full page pics of some of the most beautiful knives in history, with text on what is known about them. Yes, it was worth it __________________ "Many are chosen, but few are Pict" "The doer alone, learneth" NT Neo-Devo Last edited by hammerdownnow; 07-08-2005 at 03:58 PM. |
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Hello.
I registered here just to post in this thread after lurking for the longest time The guardless coffin handle Black bowie is my favorite style of Bowie. Here is my Bruce Evans rendition: Ol' Bruce sure makes a knice knife |
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Cool pic and knife . Thanks for posting it here for everyone to enjoy!
__________________ "Many are chosen, but few are Pict" "The doer alone, learneth" NT Neo-Devo |
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