Firefighter's Bowie Knife

Replica of a historical firefighter’s axe. The firefighter’s axe (sometimes also called a firefighter’s sabre or dagger) is a specific sidearm that was an integral part of firefighters’ equipment mainly in the 19th and the first half of the 20th century. While today it serves exclusively decorative and ceremonial purposes, in the past it was a functional tool. Currently, firefighter’s axes are sought-after collector’s items. Each piece tells the story of a particular brigade and the era in which it was made. In the Czech Republic, the most valuable pieces are from the Austro-Hungarian period and the First Republic, characterized by precise craftsmanship. The firefighter’s axe consists of: - Blade - Handle - Sheath Specifications: Blade: stainless steel 420 hardened (polished), each piece laser numbered Overall length including sheath: 645 mm Axe length (without sheath): 620 mm Widest dimension (across the guard): 85 mm Handle: ivory imitation Mountings: rear mounting, guard, plate – all decoratively crafted and gilded Sheath: consists of three main parts – upper and lower mountings, which are decorated and gilded, and the sheath center adorned with blue natural leather. Parameters: Weight of axe including sheath: 1,360 g Weight of axe alone: 760 g