Description

This book, HOW TO BUILD AN ANTIQUE BOWIE KNIFE, by James Batson, contains many color pictures as well as historical background information from the 1800s regarding this popular knife style.  See detailed pictures of an Antique Bowie once belonging to Dr. T. Wells, of Nashville, druggist to Andrew Jackson.

CONTENTS

Rare Silver-Mounted Bowie Knife, American, Circa 1835
From the Desk of ABS President – Jim Batson
THOMAS WELLS ANTIQUE BOWIE
Blade
Guard
Handle Construction
Chain & Pommel Hinge
Handle Incise Carving
Handle Assembly
Guard to Blade
Blade to Finish
Fitting Handle to Blade
Engraving the Sheath
Wiggle Engraving Sheath
Large Silver Cased Hunting Knife of Thomas Wells – By Alan Gutchess & William Myers

Note: Discount priced due to print error on page 27 with correction.

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