This knife is a Custom 12+" FULL TANG ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIG SHEEP HANDLED BOWIE KNIFE. Another great custom hand made knife from Bocki.
The blade is a massive 8-1/4" long, 1/8" thick and 1-1/4" @ the widest point. Blade is a stainless steel 440C, RC 59-62, hollow grind Bowie with upper swedge. Handle material is extra thick slabs of Big Sheep horn, basic tan with lots of nooks and crannies colored in several shades of brown. Handle measures 1-1/8" at the thickest point.Nickle silver extra wide guard measures 2-3/4" perpendicular to blade. Overall length of this beauty measures 12-1/2". Weighs a full pound without the sheath. Can be used as a hunting knife as well as a collectible. Knife has been built not only for beauty, but ruggedness and long wear. The uniqueness of the knife is in the detail and perfected craftsmanship.
The customized sheath has also been hand tooled and hand sewn specifically for this knife out of thick 1/8" leather with heavy rivets giving it extra reinforcement for long wear. Sheath has been back looped letting you wear the knife in comfort on your belt for either left or right handed use and easy access..
Both the knife and sheath were designed and built by Jim Backner. With his own business, he has been creating and selling his knives for over twenty five years. The signature He uses for his knives is Bocki and is placed on the sheaths that go with each knife. There is no other knife like this one. It is another "Bocki" making it a one-of-a-kind specialty.
Please email me with any questions about the knife and/or shealth @ eshword@aol.com. Stand and/or turquoise rock not included in purchase price. Thanks so much for looking and God Bless!!!!!