This rare early knife with no more than 2 or 3 specimens known was made circa 1835. This extremely large knife measures 13-1/2" overall with an 8-1/4" blade, almost 1-3/4" wide and .35" thick. There is a very similar knife shown in McKinney & Hall lithograph of circa 1837 Cherokee Chief Tah-chee. This knife is firm marked "GRAVELY & WREAKS / NEW YORK" and has etched blade with elaborate floral etching and panel reading "ARKANSAS TOOTHPICK". Rosewood grips are bound by German silver wrap, escutcheon and pins. These rare, early large guardless coffin hilt American Bowies are seldom seen. SIZE: CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. This knife has seen honest use. Blade is overall grey with old sharpening. Makers mark is discernible, though etched panels are light, scattered staining and pitting. There is a hairline crack on the obverse slab where replaced tack had been added to retain pommel sheeting. 50412-58 JS (40,000-60,000)