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Bowie Knife Origin
The Bowie Knife takes its name from Jim Bowie, the soldier who died at the Battle of the Alamo (1836). He famously carried a Bowie Knife with him after customising his fighting knife to his own design.
Sheffield Bowie Knives have been in mass production since the mid-19th century and are extremely popular in North America and many other parts of the world.
Sheffield steel has an international reputation for quality and these knives are no exception. These knives are the real deal - high quality Bowie knives made using traditional hands-on methods, not mass produced nor of inferior quality steel.

Little Mesters
Bowie knife making today, is still carried out in Sheffield, England, but the manufacture of the Bowie knives is now performed by a dwindling number of highly specialised craftsmen in the city. Master cutlery craftsmen in Sheffield are called "Little Mesters", a terminology that has endured for many years. Little Mesters are usually single specialists who run their own businesses, in their workshops, with skills that have been passed down through the years, often from father to son.
Reg Cooper, the maker of these Bowie knives is already aged in his 70's and has been making Bowie knives in Sheffield for as long as he cares to remember.

Reg Cooper on BBC TV
BBC2's Great British Railway Journeys broadcast 20th Jan 2011 and repeated 21 July 2011 features Reg Cooper and his workshop-sharing associate Trevor Ablett (the pocket knife maker). You can catch the programme via YouTube at this link:
Great British Railway Journeys
(start at about 4 mins 20 secs into the clip).

REMINDER TO ORDER EARLY - Reg Cooper is a Master Craftsman and his products are always in big demand. Please order very early to avoid missing a deadline or a Christmas/Birthday gift for example, particularly if you require a knife with a blade longer than 6 inches.

Made in Sheffield
Bowie knives available on this web site are 100% Made In Sheffield. Beware of cheap inferior Bowie knives, or ones that are simply finished off here in Sheffield.
Sheffield steel has a reputation second to none. These knives are made from top quality carbon steel. As you will see from the photos on this section, these Bowie knives are gleaming in appearance and the handles are made from a choice of materials that enhance the overall look and feel of the knives.
Note that carbon steel is not stainless steel so be sure to clean and dry your knife after use to avoid tarnishing. Carbon steel is a degree more brittle than stainless steel so do not mis-use your knife or you could break it or cause pieces to be chipped off. Carbon steel can always be re-sharpened but it may become a major task if a chunk is missing because someone tried to cut through a metal bolt with a knife.
Update - Reg Cooper occasionally supplies us with Bowie knives that come with stainless steel blades. If you have a preference, please ask before ordering. Reg has told us that stainless steel is equally as good a material for his knives as carbon steel. He says that if the steel has been produced properly then there is no difference in quality.
Latest - we do have a small number of 5" stainless steel blades (leather or stag handles) but these may run out. A flexible position will assist in a speedier supply of your knife.

Handles
Bowie knife handles are made from either Leather (the right photograph), Rosewood (the top image), buffalo horn, Sambar Stag horn or Leadwood.
Stag handles are imported and are getting harder to find, especially for the longer knives, but a new material is being offered - "Bone Stag" which you can see pictured lower down below the prices table.
The handles are polished to a beautiful appearance that sets off and complements the Bowie knife blade. Please ask about about the latest stag availability. These Bowie knives feel extremely comfortable in your hand and are perfect for any hunting or country-type activity where knives are required.

Optional "Coffin-Style" Handles
For knives larger than 7", you can opt for a coffin-style handle as illustrated here. This can be made for Rosewood, Buffalo and Bone Stag handles. Please use the Comments Box during the ordering process to inform us of your choice.

Buffalo Handle, Coffin Style

SPECIALIST ITEMS
Skinning Knife - 100% made in Sheffield by "Little Mester" Reg Cooper. Real 'white' bone handle and 5.5 inches long, Sheffield carbon steel blade for super sharpness. Free leather sheath. Made to order.

NEW - by Arthur Wright - 4.75" Broad Blade Skinning Knife with Leather Handle or with Stag Handle.

OVER 18?
For sale to over-18s only. Please pay using a credit (not debit) card to prove your age and do not use the PayPal payment option after check-out. If a credit card is not used or if the PayPal system is used, proof of age will be required.
Availability: 4-5 weeks.
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NEW - LEADWOOD HANDLE
6" Bowie Knife with Leadwood handle. 100% made in Sheffield by "Little Mester" Reg Cooper. Leadwood handle and 6 inches long, Sheffield carbon steel blade for super sharpness. Free leather sheath. Normally made to order but 2 in stock.
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Safety
All Bowie knives are supplied with a leather safety carrying pouch that can be slotted onto a belt. The larger sizes have a more elaborate carrying sheath. As you will see in the illustrations, the Bowie knife handle can be 'locked' in place by a press-stud just below the end of the handle. The studs may be quickly released in the event that fast use of your knife is required.
A word of warning - these knives come with very sharp blades so do be on your guard when handling one for the first time. Please take great care to keep your Bowie knife out of the hands of persons under the age of 18. Remember that knives are extremely dangerous in the wrong hands and should only be entrusted to mature, careful, responsible persons.

Whether buying for yourself, for a loved one, or for a friend, a Sheffield Bowie Knife will be a treasured possession that will last for years. Remember to look after your Bowie knife by keeping it clean and always storing it in a dry location. Your knife can be re-sharpened. If/when needed, please re-contact us and we will be able to let you know the cost and procedure.

Sizes and Customisation
Bowie knives are available in sizes from blades of 3 inches to a monster 18 inches. Blades of even longer length can be custom-made. Please ask for a quotation if needed.
You will notice a big difference in the prices below as one goes from 6 inch blades to 7 inch blades. This is because the manufacturing process is different for the longer blades and the design/sheath are more elaborate. See the photo at the top of the page (of a 10" blade knife).

Should you require any engraving, please Ask For A Quotation and supply us with the wording that you would like to be added.

Materials Used
Please note that all materials used to make these knives are genuine, not artificial. Some sites we have seen offer goods with plastic or synthetic handles. Only genuine materials can be found here.

Blade Length	Handle	Price	Maker	Click to Order
4.75 inches	Leather	£30.75	Arthur Wright
4.75 inches	Stag	£46.15	Arthur Wright
5.5 inches	Bone	£75.00	Reg Cooper

Blade Length	Handle	Price	Maker	Click to Order
4 Inches
4 inches	Leather	£32.50	Reg Cooper
4 inches	Leather	£27.95	Arthur Wright
4 inches	Stag	£32.50	Reg Cooper
4 inches	Stag	£40.50	Arthur Wright
5 Inches
5 inches With Blood Groove	Leather	£30.60	Arthur Wright
5 inches	Stag	Out Of Stock	Arthur Wright
5 inches	Leather	£37.50	Reg Cooper
5 inches	Stag	£37.50	Reg Cooper
6 Inches
6 inches	Leather	£55.00	Reg Cooper
6 inches With Blood Groove	Leadwood	£55.00	Reg Cooper
6 inches With Blood Groove	Leather	£43.00	Arthur Wright
6 inches	Stag	£82.00	Arthur Wright
6 inches With Blood Groove	Stag	£57.25	Arthur Wright
7 Inches
7 inches	Leather	£55.95	Arthur Wright
7 inches	Stag	£73.50	Arthur Wright
7 inches	Rosewood	£195.00	Reg Cooper
7 inches	Buffalo	£195.00	Reg Cooper
7 inches	* Bone Stag (See pic below)	£195.00	Reg Cooper
8 Inches
8 inches	Rosewood	£225 .00	Reg Cooper
8 inches	Buffalo	£225.00	Reg Cooper
8 inches	* Bone Stag (See pic below)	£230.00	Reg Cooper
8 inches With Blood Groove	Stag (Limited Number)	£86.50	Arthur Wright
10 Inches
10 inches	Rosewood	£250.00	Reg Cooper
10 inches	Buffalo	£250.00	Reg Cooper
10 inches	* Bone Stag (See Pic below)	£255.00	Reg Cooper
12 Inches
12 inches	Rosewood	£290.00	Reg Cooper
12 inches	Buffalo	£290.00	Reg Cooper
12 inches	*Bone Stag (see pic below)	£295.00	Reg Cooper
14 Inches
14 inches	Rosewood	£350.00	Reg Cooper
14 inches	Buffalo	£350.00	Reg Cooper
14 inches	*Bone Stag (see pic below)	£355.00	Reg Cooper
16 Inches
16 inches	Rosewood	£435.00	Reg Cooper
16 inches	Buffalo	£435.00	Reg Cooper
16 inches	*Bone Stag (see pic below)	£440.00	Reg Cooper
18 Inches
18 inches	Rosewood	£495.00	Reg Cooper
18 inches	Buffalo	£495.00	Reg Cooper
18 inches	*Bone Stag (see pic below)	£500.00	Reg Cooper	* Please Ask
Longer	Bone Stag, Rosewood or Buffalo	£ please ask	Reg Cooper	Contact Us

* Bone Stag - The usual stag is now very hard for Reg Cooper to get hold of and he has been offering "Bone Stag" instead. This is a natural bone material which is probably a harder wearing substance than antler stag and which has been machine-fashioned to look like usual stag.
See here for a photo of a recent handle produced using bone stag -

"Bone Stag"

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Feedback

Received my 8 inch blade knife today and am absolutely delighted with it. Lovely workmanship and looks stunning.
Many Thanks PO, Northern Ireland

I would like to thank Mr Cooper and hope that he is felling well. What a great knife a really good job, thanks mate, nice one, JA, Somerset.

The 16" Bowie arrived by personal delivery by Robert Day. I recieved a phone call to ask if the knife could be 'Bobbed' round within the hour. I couldn't have been more impressed with the service I recieved, and to hear good old Yorkshire slang being used was a delight.
The Knife is awesome in its appearance and I'm very pleased to have invested in such a work of beauty, especially from my local 'Little Mester' Reg.
A BIG thank you.
RB, Sheffield