Bower Pruning Knife

[04silverado]

First post here, Has anyone on this forum ever heard of the bower brand.My neighbor gave me one he has had since he was a kid.

 

[sitflyer]

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...ower-IMP-CO-bowie-knife?p=3243227#post3243227
Above link to a thread in the Levine forum re: Bower brand...

F. A. Bower Import Co. - Fabico brand
Wholesale importer, located in Jacksonville FL after WWII.
Imported from Germany and Japan.
Some made by Rolf Walter Buchel of Solingen, Germany.

BRL...

I have a Bower brand Barlow, it is a great knife. The Solingen steel on mine takes a great edge and holds it exceptionally well. One of my favorite Barlows...





any other markings on your knife ?

PS, Welcome to Bladeforums, and especially, Welcome to Traditionals

 

[04silverado]

Nope no other markings visible, it takes and holds a razors edge. thanks for the welcome,been lurking for awhile and decided to join.

 

[Jack Black]

Welcome to Bladeforums. Pics are always welcome :thumbup:

That's a great-looking Barlow Duane, can't recall seeing that one before