Handmade and Custom Knives: Unique Blades Crafted to Perfection

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION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

Warning: as these are handmade products, there may be variations with respect to the following and displayed in the picture below.

Blade: Carbon steel
Conformation: Dui Chirra
Kauri: Discovered
Aunlo-Bal: -
Handle: wood
Finishes: Brass
Blade length: 250 mm.
Blade thickness: 10 mm.
Total length: 380 mm.
Karda: 90 mm.
Chakmak: 90 mm.
Weight: 468g. (602g with scabbard)
Sheath: in leather and wood
Notes: Original Nepalese knife entirely handmade

Blade: Carbon Steel
Conformation: Dui Chirra
Kauri: Discovered
Aunlo-Bal: -
Handle: Wood
Finishes: Brass
Blade length: 270 mm.
Blade Thickness: 10 mm.
Overall length: 400 mm.
Karda: 105 mm.
Chakmak: 105 mm.
Weight: 434g.
Sheath: leather and wood
Notes: Nepalese original knife made entirely by hand

Lame: acier au carbone
Conformation: Dui Chirra
Kauri: Découverte
Aunlo-Bal: des motifs en noir et or gravé d'un dessin d'un soleil
Poignée: Bois
Finitions: laiton
Longueur de la lame: 225 mm.
Épaisseur de la lame: 8,5 mm.
Longueur totale: 355 mm.
Karda: 90 mm.
Chakmak: 90 mm.
Poids: 350g.
Gaine: cuir et bois
Notes: couteau d'origine népalaise fait entièrement à la main

Blade: Carbon Steel
Conformation: Dui Chirra
Kauri: Discovered
Aunlo-Bal: engraved patterns in black and gold with a drawing of a sun
Handle: Wood
Finishes: Brass
Blade length: 225 mm.
Blade Thickness: 8.5 mm.
Overall length: 355 mm.
Karda: 90 mm.
Chakmak: 90 mm.
Weight: 350g.
Sheath: leather and wood
Notes: Nepalese original knife made entirely by hand

Kukri - World War II Gurkha

Arma nazionale del Nepal e dei suoi guerrieri Gurkha, si distingue per la sua lama ricurva affilata nel latoconcavo e per lo spostamento del peso verso la punta che consente fendenti molto efficaci. L’impugnatura è diritta, senzaguardia. Caratteristico il ricasso (kauri) e il fodero di legno ricoperto di cuoioin cui sono contenuti anche due piccoli coltelli (karda e chakmak).

Lama: Acciaio al carbonio
Manicatura: Legno - ATTENZIONE, trattandosi di un prodotto artigianale la colorazione del manico può variare rispetto al modello fotografato
Lunghezza lama: 250 mm.
Spessore della lama: 11 mm.
Lunghezza totale: 405 mm.
Peso: -- g.
Fodero: in cuoio con trattamento camouflage e legno, realizzato a mano
Note: ogni coltello e' interamente realizzato a mano in Nepal e comprende anche due piccoli coltelli.