Sidearms & Scatterguns Naval boarding axe and Musso Bowie

[Deleted member 10043]

Just received this forged 19th century style naval boarding axe w/hickory handle. Also, the Musso in the picture is mine as well and was forged in 2007. both from Plowshare Forge, Eugene OR. Both are junkyard Pennsylvania tool steel. The knife is close replica of a knife "Robinson Brassback" at the Texas History Museum across the street from University of Texas in Austin. At least I think it is still there. I believe Steve Miller has since sold it. knife: Length 18"; Blade length 12.25"; blade width 2.25". Hot blued to give a patina. Axe handled is oil finish. Knife handle is old school vinegar and steel shavings type staining.

 

[Redmanss]

Old school... Hell yeah.

Aside from appearances sake, was there a purpose in the brass back on the blade?

 

[Advokaten]

I have read that it is to act as a blade catcher when knifefighting. /Chris

 

[Unknown]

Al Mar knife company used to make a bowie with a blade that looked strikingly like the blade on your Musso Bowie. Both of your pieces are really neat.

While the boarding ax did make a really handy weapon, I heard that their primary use was to cut lines that fouled the ship, or to cut the lines the other people were using to help board your ship. While cutting those lines, it was a damned handy and effective weapon too.

 

[a1-equipment]

How much did the musso bowie run you i have been wanting one

 

[Deleted member 10043]

I don't remember but he is pricing them at $225 including shipping. the sheaths are old school heavy rawhide and wood.

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