{"product_id":"bob-hardin-custom-bowie-knife-1989","title":"Bob Hardin Custom Bowie Knife 1989 – Scrimshaw Eagle, Serial No. 5 of 25","description":"Description\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMuseum-Tier 1989 Bob Hardin Custom Presentation Bowie Knife – Serial No. 5 of 25 (Celebrating Knife No. 4,000 Milestone) with Original Velvet Display Case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp for auction\/sale is an absolute masterpiece of late-20th-century American custom cutlery. This presentation-grade Bowie knife was handmade, deeply etched, and hand-carved by Late custom maker Bob Hardin, completed on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1989.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ricasso and handle feature extensive hand-engraved inscriptions detailing the knife's unique origin:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eObverse Ricasso: \"By - Bob Hardin, Knife No. 4000, No. 5 of 25 - 12\/24\/89\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReverse Ricasso: Custom Made For My Best Friend Mr. Guy Henley.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandle Spine: Hand-carved by the maker: \"Carved By Bob Hardin Dec. 24 1989.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause this piece was built explicitly as a Christmas Eve presentation gift for the maker's best friend, it clearly received Hardin’s absolute highest level of bench-time, precision, and quality control.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Handle: A spectacular natural bone or ivory handle scale featuring a high-relief, deeply sculpted American Eagle in mid-flight. The carving is set against a meticulous, darkened stippled background. Finished with ornate, classical relief-patterned cast brass\/bronze guard and pommel cap.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Blade:High-contrast, multi-layered deep relief etching featuring two iconic American frontier motifs:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSide A: A highly detailed American Mountain Man\/Frontiersman in a coonskin cap holding a long rifle on rugged terrain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSide B: A sleek Mountain Lion\/Cougar navigating a steep, rocky cliffside.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeighs 1lb 14oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade 9-7\/8”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandle 5-5\/8”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*Please review the high-resolution photos carefully to assess the stunning details and exact condition of this historic piece.*\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Handling:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShips securely packed, fully insured with signature confirmation required to ensure safe arrival.","brand":"Bob Hardin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45247805030469,"sku":null,"price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/6863\/4437\/files\/66ded02b-ba8d-4cfa-97e5-bf3846da6311.jpg?v=1783006708","url":"https:\/\/ruebushcustoms.com\/products\/bob-hardin-custom-bowie-knife-1989","provider":"Ruebush Customs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}