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KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION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

Intended use: Tactical / Collection

Type of production: Midtech
Country of production: USA
Blade: CPM-S35VN 61 / 62HRC stainless steel
Blade treatment: stonewashed
Handle: titanium and G10
Blade length: 101mm.
Blade thickness: 4.6mm.
Closed Length: 138mm.
Total length: 234mm.
Weight: 220g.
Closure: FrameLock
Clip: titanium, removable
Notes: custom version with screws and accessories in anodized bronze titanium

Additions compared to the standard model:
* Pivot screw in bronzed titanium
* 3 front screws in bronzed titanium
* 3 spacers in bronzed titanium
* Rear stabilizer lockbar in bronzed titanium
* Clip in bronzed titanium
* Clip cover in bronzed titanium

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Use: Tactical / Collection

Type of production: semi-custom
Production Country: USA
Blade: CPM-S35VN stainless steel 61 / 62HRC
Blade Treatment: Stonewashed
Handle: Green
Blade length: 70mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Closed Length: 99mm.
Overall length: 169mm.
Thickness when closed:
Weight: 119g.
Lock: Frame Lock type
Clip: stainless steel
Notes: -

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Use: Tactical / Collection

Type of production: semi-custom
Production Country: USA
Blade: CPM-S35VN stainless steel 61 / 62HRC
Blade Treatment: Stonewashed
Handle: Black G10
Blade length: 70mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5 mm.
Overall length: 160 mm.
Weight: 70 gr.
Sheath: Black Kydex - Ball Chain Necklace
Notes: -

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Use: Tactical / Collection

Type of production: semi-custom
Production Country: USA
Blade: CPM-S35VN stainless steel 61 / 62HRC
Blade Treatment: Stonewashed
Handle: Titanium
Blade length: 70mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Closed Length: 99mm.
Overall length: 169mm.
Thickness when closed:
Weight: 125g.
Lock: Frame Lock type
Clip: stainless steel
Notes: -

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Use: Tactical / Collection

Type of production: semi-custom
Production Country: USA
Blade: CPM-S35VN stainless steel 61 / 62HRC
Blade Treatment: Stonewashed
Handle: Titanium and G10 Black
Blade length: 70mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Closed Length: 99mm.
Overall length: 169mm.
Thickness when closed:
Weight: 119g.
Lock: Frame Lock type
Clip: stainless steel
Notes: -

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Use: Tactical / Collection

Type of production: semi-custom
Production Country: USA
Blade: Spear Point CPM-S35VN Stainless Steel 61 / 62HRC
Blade Treatment: Stonewashed
Handle: titanium and brown G10
Blade length: 101mm.
Blade thickness: 4.6mm.
Closed Length: 138mm.
Overall length: 234mm.
Weight: 220g.
Lock: Frame Lock type
Clip: stainless steel
Notes: -

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Use: Tactical / Collection

Type of production: semi-custom
Production Country: USA
Blade: CPM-S35VN stainless steel 61 / 62HRC
Blade Treatment: Stonewashed
Handle: Titanium and G10 Black
Blade length: 89mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5 mm.
Closed Length: 123mm.
Overall length: 207mm.
Weight: 164g.
Lock: Frame Lock type
Clip: stainless steel
Notes: -

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Use: Tactical / Collection

Type of production: semi-custom
Production Country: USA
Blade: CPM-S35VN stainless steel 61 / 62HRC
Blade Treatment: Stonewashed
Handle: Titanium and G10 Green / Black
Blade length: 89mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Closed Length: 123mm.
Overall length: 207mm.
Weight: 154g.
Lock: Frame Lock type
Clip: stainless steel
Notes: -

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Use: Tactical / Collection

Type of production: semi-custom
Production Country: USA
Blade: CPM-S35VN stainless steel 61 / 62HRC
Blade Treatment: Stonewashed
Handle: Titanium and G10 Black
Blade length: 76mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5 mm.
Closed Length: 106mm.
Overall length: 179mm.
Thickness when closed: 11mm.
Weight: 96g.
Lock: Frame Lock type
Clip: stainless steel
Notes: -

Intended use: Tactical / Collection

Type of production: custom
Country of Origin: USA
Blade: handcrafted by Rick Hinderer, CPM-S35VN 61 / 62HRC stainless steel, with double concave beveling
Blade treatment: Hand satin
Handle: grip plate in the liner thickness of titanium 1mm 6AL4V 3.5mm carbon fiber with blue anodizing. Frame titanium blue anodized 6AL4V, billet, thick 4.5mm with Hinderer Lockbar Stabilizer. Spacers and screws 17-4 PH stainless steel
Blade length: 100mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Closed Length: 135mm.
Overall length: 233mm.
Thick when closed: 15mm.
Weight: 210g.
Lock: Frame Lock type
Clip: blue anodized titanium
Notes: Lanyard black paracord with titanium wire stop 6AL4V blue anodized, billet, with a diameter of 9mm, custom by Rick Hinderer

Intended use: Tactical / Collection

Type of production: custom
Country of Origin: USA
Blade: CPM-S35VN Stainless Steel 61 / 62HRC
Blade treatment: Stonewashed
Handle: grip plate in 3mm carbon fiber liner of titanium 6AL4V 1mm thick. Frame titanium 6AL4V, billet, 4mm thick with Hinderer Lockbar Stabilizer. Spacers and screws 17-4 PH stainless steel
Blade length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Closed Length: 120mm.
Overall length: 270mm.
Thick when closed: 13mm.
Weight: 175g.
Lock: Frame Lock type
Clip: 17-4 PH stainless steel, custom by Rick Hinderer, with Flaming Horse Design
Notes: Lanyard black paracord with wire stop in 6AL4V titanium billet, with a diameter of 9mm, custom by Rick Hinderer