Lawrance Ordnance
802 George Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
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lawranceordnance@bigpond.com
LFD 404021238
J.Nowill and Sons Bowie Knife
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| Specifications | |
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| Overall Length | 269mm |
| Blade Length | 160mm |
| Blade | High Carbon Steel |
| Handle | Stag |
| Weight | 304gms |
Sheffield has a long and close history with the Bowie knife having produced innumerable examples which were sold locally and overseas. Sheffield bowies were particularly popular in the United States during the 19th Century. This bowie is made using high quality polished carbon steel. The guard is of brass and the handle is genuine stag.
J. Adams Ltd has been making high quality knives for six generations. They are the parent company for three other old established Sheffield knife makers, F.E & J.R.Hopkinson Ltd, established 14 June 1944, John Nowill & Sons Ltd, whose corporate name was granted by the Cutlers Company of Hallamshire on 27 April 1700 A.D. and Austin McGillivray & Co.
- $185.00
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Sheffield was already noted for its knife production in the 14th century, as mentioned in Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales. By the early 17th Century it had become the main centre of cutlery manufacture in England outside of London, overseen by the Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire. During the 19th century, Sheffield gained an international reputation for its steel production. Many innovations were developed locally, including crucible and stainless steel.
Sheffield knives are renowned for their high quality and durability.
