Handmade and Custom Knives: Unique Blades Crafted to Perfection

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION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

Intended use: Tactical / EDC / Collection

Type of production: semi-handmade
Country of production: USA
Blade: CPM S35VN steel
Blade treatment: black
Handle: carbon fiber and aluminum
Blade length: 68mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: 83mm.
Total length: 135mm.
Thick when closed: 12mm.
balancing:
Weight: 68 gr.
Opening: -
Washers: -
Closure: Friction Folder (without block)
Clip: titanium, removable
Packaging: nylon bag with EOS logos
Note: -

Intended use: Tactical / EDC / Collection

Type of production: semi-handmade
Country of production: USA
Blade: CPM S35VN steel
Blade treatment: -
Handle: aluminum
Blade length: 68mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: 83mm.
Total length: 135mm.
Thick when closed: 12mm.
balancing:
Weight: 68 gr.
Opening: -
Washers: -
Closure: Friction Folder (without block)
Clip: titanium, removable
Packaging: nylon bag with EOS logos
Note: -

Intended use: Tactical / EDC / Collection

Type of production: semi-handmade
Country of production: USA
Blade: CPM S35VN steel
Blade treatment: -
Handle: aluminum
Blade length: 68mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: 83mm.
Total length: 135mm.
Thick when closed: 12mm.
balancing:
Weight: 68 gr.
Opening: -
Washers: -
Closure: Friction Folder (without block)
Clip: titanium, removable
Packaging: nylon bag with EOS logos
Note: -

Intended use: Tactical / EDC / Collection

Type of production: semi-handmade
Country of production: USA
Blade: CPM S35VN steel
Blade treatment: -
Handle: carbon fiber and aluminum
Blade length: 68mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: 83mm.
Total length: 135mm.
Thick when closed: 12mm.
balancing:
Weight: 68 gr.
Opening: -
Washers: -
Closure: Friction Folder (without block)
Clip: titanium, removable
Packaging: nylon bag with EOS logos
Note: -

Intended use: Tactical / EDC / Collection

Type of production: semi-handmade
Country of production: USA
Blade: CPM S35VN steel
Blade treatment: -
Handle: carbon fiber and aluminum
Blade length: 68mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: 83mm.
Total length: 135mm.
Thick when closed: 12mm.
balancing:
Weight: 68 gr.
Opening: -
Washers: -
Closure: Friction Folder (without block)
Clip: titanium, removable
Packaging: nylon bag with EOS logos
Note: -

Blade: Carbon Steel
Conformation: Dui Chirra
Kauri: Covered
Aunlo-Bal: -
Handle: Wood
Blade length: 230mm.
Blade Thickness: 11mm.
Overall length: 395mm.
Karda: horn length. tot. 12mm.
Chakmak: horn length. tot. 12mm.
Weight: 690g.
Sheath: wood and leather
Notes: Nepalese original knife made entirely by hand

Kukri Artisan - Ceremonial Long Aluminum 027 - knife

Blade: Carbon steel fully engraved with motifs of dragons (warning: may vary from those shown in photos)
Conformation: Dui Chirra
Kauri: Discovered
Aunlo-Bal: -
Handle: aluminum
Finishes: Brass
Blade length: 455 mm.
Blade Thickness: 12 mm.
Overall length: 650 mm.
Karda: 210 mm.
Chakmak: 210 mm.
Weight: 1675g.
Sheath: leather and wood
Notes: Original Nepalese knife made entirely by hand

Kukri Artisan - Ceremonial Long Aluminum 027 - knife

Blade: Carbon steel fully engraved with motifs of dragons (warning: may vary from those shown in photos)
Conformation: Dui Chirra
Kauri: Discovered
Aunlo-Bal: -
Handle: aluminum
Finishes: Brass
Blade length: 455 mm.
Blade Thickness: 12 mm.
Overall length: 650 mm.
Karda: 210 mm.
Chakmak: 210 mm.
Weight: 1675g.
Sheath: leather and wood
Notes: Original Nepalese knife made entirely by hand

Takeshi Saji was born in 1948 in Takefu ( Fukui Prefecture ) , a city located approximately in the center of Japan and in the heart of an area for centuries devoted to the production of blades . His lab is still there, built around the oven thanks to which, for several years now , Takeshi Saji forges the steel (especially damascus) with which he made various models of traditional Japanese knives . The choice of material finishes (mostly natural ) , the essential lines - evocative use - and the color combinations of rare impact his accomplishments make unique and unmistakable in view of the cutlery world and at home , have earned him the prestigious title of Master .

Intended use: Collection / Sports / Machete

Production Type: Handmade
Production Blade: Japan
Blade: Forged by hand, damask laminated with sharp Hitachi Shirogami to 64HRC
Treatment Blade: -
Handle : Wood covered with leather strip
Blade length : 265mm .
Blade thickness : 5mm.
Length closed : -
Overall length: 395mm .
Thick when closed: -
Balancing : -
Weight: 422g .
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Leather treated
Packaging: Cardboard Box
Notes: entirely hand-made by Takeshi Saji

Takeshi Saji was born in 1948 in Takefu ( Fukui Prefecture ) , a city located approximately in the center of Japan and in the heart of an area for centuries devoted to the production of blades . His lab is still there, built around the oven thanks to which, for several years now , Takeshi Saji forges the steel (especially damascus) with which he made various models of traditional Japanese knives . The choice of material finishes (mostly natural ) , the essential lines - evocative use - and the color combinations of rare impact his accomplishments make unique and unmistakable in view of the cutlery world and at home , have earned him the prestigious title of Master .

Intended use: Collection / Sports / Machete

Production Type: Handmade
Production Blade: Japan
Blade: Forged by hand, damask laminated with sharp Hitachi Shirogami to 64HRC
Treatment Blade: -
Handle: Paracord
Blade length : 285mm .
Blade thickness : 5mm.
Length closed : -
Overall length: 420mm .
Thick when closed: -
Balancing : -
Weight: 490g .
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Wood painted
Packaging: Cardboard Box
Notes: entirely hand-made by Takeshi Saji

Takeshi Saji was born in 1948 in Takefu (Fukui prefecture), a city located roughly in the center of Japan and in the heart of an area for centuries devoted to the production of blades. His lab is still there, built around the oven thanks to which, for several years now, Takeshi Saji forge steel (especially damascus) with which he made various models of traditional Japanese knives. The choice of materials for finishing (mainly natural), the essential lines - evocative use - and the color combinations of rare impact his accomplishments make unique and unmistakable in view of the cutlery world and at home, have earned him the prestigious Master title.

Intended use: Collection / Sports

Production Type: Handmade
Production Blade: Japan
Blade: Hand forged, carbon steel Hitachi Shirogami to 64HRC
Treatment Lama: -
Handle: traditional Japanese rope
Blade length: 56mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: -
Total length: 168mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balance: -
Weight: 80g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Leather
Packaging: Cardboard Box
Notes: entirely hand-made by Takeshi Saji

Takeshi Saji - Mikatsuki Green 270 - Knife ArtigianaleTakeshi Saji - Mikatsuki Green 270 - Craft Knife

Intended use: Collection / Sports / Machete

Production Type: Handmade
Production Blade: Japan
Blade: Forged by hand, damask laminated with sharp Hitachi Shirogami to 64HRC
Treatment Blade: -
Handle: Paracord
Blade length: 285mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Length closed: -
Overall length: 420mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 490g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Wood painted
Packaging: Cardboard Box
Notes: entirely hand-made by Takeshi Saji