Joseph Allen & Sons NON-XLL Sheffield Vintage Bowie Knife

Description

Offered for sale is a vintage Bowie knife by Joseph Allen & Sons of Sheffield, England, probably ca. 1900.  This knife features a carbon steel clip-point blade, a nickel silver hilt, full-tang construction with a tapered tang, and a jigged bone handle.  The knife is in excellent condition overall, especially considering its age.  The blade appears to be about 98% intact.  The blade is tang-stamped Joseph Allen & Sons Sheffield England.  The blade is stamped NON-XLL lengthwise on one side.  Blade length is 6″.  Overall length is 10″.