1995 ABS Chairmen of the Board Knife No 8 bowie with clamshell guard and semi D guard

[silenthunterstudios]

I went to a small gun show at a local gun and rod club this afternoon with my father. Barely anything there, but a local knife dealer was set up. This guy always has some good stuff, from some well known makers.

No, I did not buy this one, and he was not selling it, but he did let me take pics. My cell phone pics do not do it justice, and I did not want to sweat all over it. The silver inlaid handle scales were neat. I had just eaten a pit beef sandwich, and didn't want to get grease all over the knife either. Yep, that's my fat butt reflected in the blade. The makers are listed on the blade as follows: William F Moran Jr, E Jay Hendrickson, Joseph F Keeslar, Joshua G Cordova, Jerry Fisk, Hanford Miller, James L Batson. Always nice to see a little piece of history.

Close up of the makers mark who participated in making this beauty

 

[Dawkind]

Quite the fine Bowie.....it would be something to have.

 

[Steve Nuckels]

I love it! What a great piece!

I have had the pleasure to meet Mr. Moran, Mr. Hendrickson, Mr. Cordova and Dr. Batson, and with luck next year Mr. Keesler!

Steve
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Potomac Forge
Member W.F. Moran Jr. Foundation & Museum

 

[silenthunterstudios]

Steve, it might be on display, not for sale, at the next Chesapeake Knife Club meeting, as told to me by the owner. Will you be at the Frederick Hammerin? I'd like to get some information on the Moran Foundation. Not that fun to drive past his old shop and see the front yard covered in weeds,.

 

[Steve Randall]

What a great knife. That would definitely be cool to have in a collection.


Steve

 

[Steve Nuckels]

silenthuntersstudios, I sent you a message, check your profile

Steve
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Potomac Forge

 

[jjtjr]

It is a nice knife.

I thought about bidding on it but didn't, when it was sold on eBay 11 days ago.

 

[Lorien]

that is a gorgeous and lethal looking knife.

 

[Kevin Jones]

Very nice and one of the more desirable ABS Board Knives IMO.
Would be a great addition to any ABS Bowie collection.
Would also be right at home at the ABS Museum in Little Rock.
I wonder what it brought on eBay?

 

[hoyer]

Thanks for sharing this very nice piece of history with us

 

[BrianThie]

That is a great piece of ABS history. Thanks for sharing.

Brian

 

[North]

It brought $817.00 plus $20 shipping.

 

[Kevin Jones]

It brought $817.00 plus $20 shipping.

Someone got a heck of a deal!

 

[silenthunterstudios]

He didn't tell me what he paid but that is a great deal.