This knife is an actual copy of a typical Bowie knife of the 1830s, The story of the Bowie began on a sandbar of the Mississippi River above Natchez, Mississippi on September 19, 1827, A brawlthat eventually involved Col, James Jim Bowie, who, havingbeen shot and stabbed, successfully defended himself killing MajorNorris Wright and wounding Alfred Blanchard with what onlookersdescribed as a large butcher knife, This and other tales ofBowies abilities with a knife led to the widespread popularityof what became known as the Bowie knife, Bowie joined theTexas militia at the beginning of the Texas Revolution, Legendhas it that Bowie died in his bed, knife at his side, after emptyinghis pistols into numerous Mexican soldiers, This elegant recreation offers a hardwood handle accented bythe brass-plated blade catcher and guard which are reminiscentof the styling of original bowies, The classic 14 420Stainless steel blade features a crisp mirror finish, Included isa genuine leather sheath with brass plated star and HibbenKnives 20 1/2 Blade Length 14 Blade Thickness 3/16 Tang Push tang Blade Material 420 Stainless Steel Handle Material Hardwood Packaging Full-color box Overall Length SKU: VWGH5013