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Bowie

by Wiman, Art

SKU 1092068

Date Added 10/25/2024

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Price $495.00

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Overview

This bowie by Art Wiman features a clip point polished blade with false top edge, .196" blade stock and 1.992" blade depth, hidden tang construction. The handle has a brass guard and stainless steel butt with a stacked leather grip with red/white/black spacers. Comes with a brown leather sheath. Has some scratches and a small ding in the blade edge, otherwise good condition. 

Note from the consigner:

I bought several knives directly from Art Wiman, and like many other makers he did not always brand his blades, especially in the early years. After the formation of the Kiifemakers Guild in 1970 of which Art was an early member he started branding his blades in script. So did one of his students, Jimmy Lile. I do not know the exact year Art started branding his knives with a stamp. However, he often did not stamp his blades even then. He also frequently double stamped his blades and in fact you have listed a folder of mine by Art that was double stamped. I traveled across Arkansas many times and very often stopping by to buy a knife from him. I have some of his knives that were made in the early 70s.

Product Details

Blade Length 11

Overall Length 16.25

Weight (oz) 22.1

Source Previously owned

Additional Specs

Knife Type Hidden Tang, Has Sheath

Blade Material D2

Blade Details Clip Point

Handle Material Metallic, Leather & Skins

About the Maker

Wiman, Art

Art Wiman was a well-respected bladesmith from Plumerville, Arkansas. He made both fixed blade knives and folding knives. He was one of the early members of the Knifemaker’s Guild. Art Wiman also had a significant influence on other knifemakers, as he taught and helped start quite a few individuals in knife making, including Jimmy Lile. Unfortunately, Mr. Wiman passed away in October of 1999. Arkansas has a rich history in knifemaking, with 12% of the 120 internationally recognized master bladesmiths from or practicing in the state. The state’s contribution to the art of bladesmithing is significant, with the creation of the Arkansas toothpick and the Bowie knife, and the formation of both the Knifemakers’ Guild and the American Bladesmith Society. Art Wiman was a part of this vibrant community and contributed to its growth and reputation. In addition to being a world class bladesmith Art was a world class human being. He was always willing to go the extra mile for anyone he met.

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