17th June 2014, 06:19 PM | #1 |
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Bowie knife
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Is there anyone on the forum who can tell me about this bowie knife ? I got it recently, along with some tribal things. Its a heavy, substantial piece and feels like it would make an effective weapon. Thanks in advance for any information on the knife. |
17th June 2014, 07:43 PM | #2 |
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Hi Colin,
If you browse the Web on this cutler you will find a couple versions on their activity. One is that they were originaly S & J Kitchen and later changed to S & Kitchin. Another and more reliable would be that S & J Kitchin was dissolved in 1916 with the three brothers mutual consent. The former head of the company Thomas Edward Kitchin died in 1917. But again S & J Kitchen & Co & Plantation Tools were acquired by Ralph Martindale in 1956. All these people business was about machetes and choppers. You may pick your favorite version . On the other hand there is a wave of machetes and knives out there produced by S & J Kitchin in the WWII period. Your example should have been made between 1940-1950. Therefore a "modern" piece, i am afraid . |
17th June 2014, 08:50 PM | #3 |
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Hello
Just to say that the handle seems too small compared to the pen. In addition, a cylindrical handle is very difficult to grasp. Is it original? Fernando K |
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