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KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Provenance: Collected from a private individual, previously purchased.
* Condition: Never used, absolutely like new
* Commercially available: Still in production, hard to find
* Sharpening: Factory sharpened
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Marketed by manufacturer without a box
* Scabbard: Present
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Present
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

This replica of Major Von Tempsky's 6.5” Bowie knife is inspired by the design of the knife he created and assigned to his company of Forest Rangers in 1863.

Gustavus Ferdinand von Tempsky (1828-1868) was a German-born adventurer, soldier and artist, known for his role in the New Zealand Wars and for his leadership among the Forest Rangers. His adventurous life and courage made him a legendary figure, particularly in the context of battles between European settlers and Māori peoples.

He learned the advantages of Bowie knife fighting in California during his stint as a prospector, where he had acquired an excellent American-made knife; once he arrived in New Zealand and found himself in charge of Forest Ranger Company No. 2 with the rank of major, he had about 30 Bowie knives made for his men according to his personal design by a blacksmith in Shortland St. Auckland. The Forest Rangers were an elite corps of mounted scouts employed by the colonial government between August 1863 and October 1867 during the New Zealand Wars.

At the time, knives were made of wagon spring steel, one of the few steels available to blacksmiths in Auckland in 1863, and Von Tempsky, an experienced fighter, taught his men the use of the Bowie knife in hand-to-hand combat. The knife was used to defend against enemy blows while a pistol was usually held in the other hand.

In addition to combat, Bowie knives were used to open paths in the forest, dig defensive positions, cut firewood, and for general use while camping.

Use: Heavy Duty / Collection

Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of manufacture: New Zealand
Blade: full tang made of 8670 spring steel, high carbon content
Blade Finish: Direct heat treatment, which goes to create special color play on the blade
Handle: Wenge wood with carbon steel through-guard
Blade length: 165mm.
Blade thickness: 6mm.
Total length: 283mm.
Balance: advanced
Weight: 600g.
Sheath: leather
Packaging: unwrapped, sold certificate of warranty and authenticity
Notes: previously purchased knife, never used, from a private collection

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Collected from a private individual, previously purchased.
* Condition: Never used, absolutely like new
* Commercially available: Still in production, hard to find
* Sharpening: Factory sharpened
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Marketed by manufacturer without a box
* Scabbard: Present
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Present
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

This replica of Major Von Tempsky's 11” Bowie knife is inspired by the design of the knife he created and assigned to his company of Forest Rangers in 1863.

Gustavus Ferdinand von Tempsky (1828-1868) was a German-born adventurer, soldier and artist, known for his role in the New Zealand Wars and for his leadership among the Forest Rangers. His adventurous life and courage made him a legendary figure, particularly in the context of battles between European settlers and Māori peoples.

He learned the advantages of Bowie knife fighting in California during his stint as a prospector, where he had acquired an excellent American-made knife; once he arrived in New Zealand and found himself in charge of Forest Ranger Company No. 2 with the rank of major, he had about 30 Bowie knives made for his men according to his personal design by a blacksmith in Shortland St. Auckland. The Forest Rangers were an elite corps of mounted scouts employed by the colonial government between August 1863 and October 1867 during the New Zealand Wars.

At the time, knives were made of wagon spring steel, one of the few steels available to blacksmiths in Auckland in 1863, and Von Tempsky, an experienced fighter, taught his men the use of the Bowie knife in hand-to-hand combat. The knife was used to defend against enemy blows while a pistol was usually held in the other hand.

In addition to combat, Bowie knives were used to open paths in the forest, dig defensive positions, cut firewood, and for general use while camping.

Use: Heavy Duty / Collection

Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of manufacture: New Zealand
Blade: full tang made of 8670 spring steel, high carbon content
Blade Finish: Direct heat treatment, which goes to create special color play on the blade
Handle: Wenge wood with S-shaped carbon steel through-guard
Blade length: 280mm.
Blade thickness: 7mm.
Total length: 425mm.
Balance: advanced
Weight: 925g.
Sheath: leather
Packaging: unwrapped, sold certificate of warranty and authenticity
Notes: previously purchased knife, never used, from a private collection

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Overall in very good condition, knife only, no box and accessories.
* Commercially available Discontinued since the late 1990s.
* Sharpening: Factory.
* Marks on blade: A few small marks given by time.
* Marks on handle: A few small marks given by time.
* Box: -
* Scabbard: -
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: No
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory.

Master of Defense, an eclectic American brand now discontinued and later taken over by Blackhawk! Blades, produced several lockable and fixed knives of tactical and military types, all made in collaboration with well-known Knifemakers such as Elishewitz, Janick, Keating, Ayoob, Watson and Casillas.

Intended Use: Tactical/Collection
Production Type: Industrial
Country of Production: USA
Blade: 154CM stainless steel with titanium nitriding
Handle: aircraft aluminum with non-slip Kraton inserts
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Length closed: 115mm.
Total length: 197mm.
Thickness when closed: 13mm
Weight: 108g.
Closure: Button Lock
Clip: removable, stainless steel
Packaging: knife withdrawn from private collection, overall in very good condition

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collector, previously purchased
* Condition: Overall in excellent condition
* Available on the market: Out of production
* Sharpening: Factory edge
* Blade marks: None (the visible stains in the photo are oil on the blade)
* Handle marks: None
* Box: Not available
* Sheath: Present, in Nylon
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: Not available
* Checked and Certified by our internal laboratory

The MARK I is an innovative tactical/military knife, designed by Duane Dieter, produced in the late '90s and has immediately become an icon in the knife-making world.

Master of Defense, an eclectic American brand that is no longer active and was later acquired by Blackhawk! Blades, produced various folding and fixed tactical and military knives, all created in collaboration with well-known knifemakers such as Elishewitz, Janick, Keating, Ayoob, Watson, and Casillas.

Intended use: Tactical / Collection
Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: USA
Blade: 154CM stainless steel with titanium nitride coating
Handle: Aerospace-grade aluminum with non-slip inserts - seatbelt cutter and skull-crusher
Blade length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Total length: 247mm.
Weight: 122g.
Lock: Button Lock with additional safety system
Clip: Removable and reversible, in stainless steel
Sheath: Belt nylon sheath
Packaging: No packaging

Knife withdrawn from private collection - Overall in good condition, has some minor wear marks on the aluminum handle. On the other hand, the blade is in excellent condition and still has the factory sharpening - The knife is without packaging and certificates, but comes with the original Nylon sheath - Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory.




Innovative tactical/military knife, designed by Duane Dieter, produced in the late 1990s and immediately became an icon in the cutlery scene.

Master of Defense, an eclectic American brand now discontinued and later taken over by Blackhawk! Blades, produced several lockable and fixed knives of tactical and military types, all made in collaboration with well-known Knifemakers such as Elishewitz, Janick, Keating, Ayoob, Watson and Casillas.




Intended Use: Tactical/Collection
Production type: Industrial
Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: 154CM stainless steel with titanium nitriding
Handle: aircraft grade aluminum with non-slip and skull-crasher inserts
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Total length: 200mm.
Weight: 122g.
Closure: Button Lock with additional safety system
Clip: removable and reversible, stainless steel
Sheath: made of Nylon with MOLLE attachments

Master of Defense - CQD Mark II by Duane Dieter - knife

Intended use: Tactical / Collection
Type of production: Industrial
Production Lama USA
Blade: 154CM stainless steel with titanium nitride
Handle: aeronautical aluminum with non-slip inserts and skull-crasher
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Closed Length: -
Overall length: 200mm.
Thick when closed: -
Weight: 122g.
Closure: Button Lock with secure additional system
Clip: removable and reversible, stainless steel
Packaging: cardboard box with logos M.O.D. Master of Defense and warranty certificates - Nylon sheath with MOLLE attacks

Innovative tactical / military knife, designed by Duane Dieter, produced at the end of the 90s and immediately became an icon in the field of cutlery.

Master of Defense, an eclectic American brand no longer in business and subsequently acquired by Blackhawk! Blades produced various tactical and military types of folding and fixed knives, all made in collaboration with well-known Knifemakers such as Elishewitz, Janick, Keating, Ayoob, Watson and Casillas.

Single copy 867/2000 at our disposal, new and with original boxes, nowhere to be found and discontinued for many years.

Intended use: Tactical / Collection
Type of production: Industrial
Lama production: USA
Blade: 154CM stainless steel with titanium nitriding
Handle: Aeronautical aluminum with non-slip inserts - belt-cutting and skull-crasher
Blade length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Length closed: -
Total length: 247mm.
Thick when closed: -
Weight: 122g.
Closure: Button Lock with additional safety system
Clip: removable and reversible, in stainless steel
Packaging: cardboard box with M.O.D. Master of Defense and warranty certificates