SVORD NZ ‘VON TEMPSKY’ BIG BOWIE Fighting Knife.

In excellent unused condition with just a few minor and superficial scratches near tip of blade.

Never used or carried and black leather sheath is in excellent condition.

Carbon full tang steel blade is 28cm long and overall length is 43cm so it is a really big Bowie.

Hard wood handle resin glued and 3 brass pins.

Hand made by SVORD in New Zealand and new they are now over $550.

More photos available if required and postage Australia Wide is $20.00 due to its weight and size.

More information on Gustavus Ferdinand von Tempsky can be found on the internet and he was a formidable character and Ranger in the NZ Maori Wars.

This knife has some great character and a wonderful story behind it.

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