3140 A LARGE CONTEMPORARY BOWIE KNIFE BY ED KALFAYAN &

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This item SOLD at 2023 May 14 @ 12:18UTC-4 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 2,000.00 USD
Estimated at 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD

ENGRAVED BY FRED HARRINGTON.
This fine Kalfayan made knife measures 18 3/8” overall with a 12 1/2" blade. The blade was finely engraved by Fred Harrington with flourishes & a foliate motif over approx. 10” of its length. The engraving on one side incorporates the name “Kalfayan” in the center of the etching. The blade has a 9” false edge along the top. There’s a small cloverleaf cutout of the edge near the ricasso. The cross guard, ferrule & pommel also have a beautifully engraved finish with silver & gold inlays. The 2-piece grip is of mastodon tusk and is secured by 2 pins on each side. The sheath is black leather covered wood with large silver mounts & a silver frog stud. CONDITION: the blade is stunning with original factory polish. The hilt shows little or no wear. The sheath shows primarily storage wear with a few tiny dents at the tip. (02-17999/BF). $4,000-6,000.