Bowen Tanto/Polzien Tanto....repost with price drop

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Here we go...I have first a Tanto knife that was made by James Bowen of Bowen Blades, Baker, West Virginia. He is Tilton's oldest son and was in partnership with his father until early 1990s. His blades are marked "JB", while is father's are marked with a stylized "TB". I designed the Model 19 Tanto in 1985 in three sizes, 4", 6", and 9". After a few minor refinements (I made a wooden model of the 6" to show changes in handle contours), this model went into production in February 1986. The distinctive Black/Red Pakkawood was used on the Tanto models exclusively. The 4" model has a boot clip sheath and the 6" and 9" have a canted cross-draw belt sheath. We purchased the last Model 19s produced in 1998. This is some info I have received off of another site....this one is even Rarer for it has no sheath and the Stand...it's super nice....the handles are pakkawood...with what looks like brass pins....it is a very thick knife...and it is massive ...feels sweet also...you probably won't see nothing like this being offered..I heard the steel could be D2..but I am not sure..what I am sure of it is not stainless.....to me it has a grain...very nice indeed...Bowen 5.jpgBowen 4.jpgBowen 3.jpgBowen 2.jpgBowen 1.jpg,"SPF" shipped..
 
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Don Polzien 3.jpgDon Polzien 2.jpgDon Polzien 1.jpgDon Plozien.jpg2. Custom Tanto neck knife by Don Polzien...Kind of reminds me of a Kozuka....it's a nice compact knife with a pretty good heft for the size....I am not sure of the steel that was used...but the handle is copper with black ito....and comes with a chain also...I think this could also be worn on the belt...nice piece..
175.00,150.00,125.00 shipped
 
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price drop to SPF on the Bowen and 125.00 on the Polzien...thank you...first I'll take it...has it...:-)
 
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