June 12-13, 2019 Edged Weapon, Armor, & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/12/2019
Lot consists of: (A) A handsome, Raindrop damascus bowie with an upswept clip-point of 1/4" stock, and the maker's etch of "Thourot" over "MWT" over "Napoleon, OH". The knife features a brass guard, dovetailed and pinned stone handles with black fiber liners. Very stout and heavy knife. No sheath. CONDITION: As new and unused. Mike Thourot (MWT Custom Knives) of Napoleon, Ohio has been designing and crafting knives for well over 35 years. Mr. Thourot always and continues to craft each of his knives by hand, so no two are alike. For him, knives simply are "...fun to use...fun to design, and...fun to make." (B) This damascus bowie features a narrow profile of 3/16" stock and is marked "Stek". The stag handle utilizes a horn spacer at the butt, with a damascus guard and pommel cap. No sheath. CONDITION: Unused, with some surface rust on the pommel. Craig Steketee of Billings, Missouri has been making knives for over fifteen years. Mr. Steketee forges his own damascus and specializes in fixed-blade knives of varying designs and sizes. (C) A unique bear jaw knife with blade marked "J. Pratt". Probably a kit knife blade, utilizing a brass guard and a real bear jaw for a handle. Oversized sheath with beads and fringes, sewn with sinew. CONDITION: Unused, as-new condition. (D) Craig Steketee of Billings, Missouri. This damascus bowie features a wider profile of 3/16" stock and is marked "Stek", and "2001" on the reverse. The stag handle utilizes a horn spacer at the butt, with a damascus guard and pommel cap. No sheath. CONDITION: Unused, with some surface rust on the pommel.
Blade Length
(A) 6 - 1/8" (B) 7 - 3/4" (C) 7 - 3/8" (D) 7 - 3/4"
Overall Length
(A) 10 - 7/8" (B) 13" (C) 12 - 7/8" (D) 12 - 7/8"