marmitemania Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 (edited) Does anybody know where I could get a new or secondhand Bowie knife from? I have tried fleabay and Amazon but I am looking for a certain knife. My mum and dad brought me a Sheffield Bowie knife which I think was J J Roberts it had "Bowie" with the makers name engraved on the blade and had a plain brass hilt with a rivited plain rosewood handle and the blade was around 8/9 inches in a Brown leather sheath. I know I lost it on my last shoot as it was in my leg pocket but I think it must have come out when climbing over a fence or getting in or out of the car. The reason I want one the same is because it had a lot of sentimental value as it was brand new from mum and Dad and I had it at 12 years old so have I have had it 25 years, one the same or very near would make the loss a little easier to swallow. Please help. Thanks in advance. Just an aside note I don't want a foreign made knife. Just had a rethink and I think it was J Nowill and son..... Edited February 17, 2013 by marmitemania Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 http://www.heinnie.com/prodtype.asp?strPageHistory=category&numSearchStartRecord=0&strParents=0&CAT_ID=153&numRecordPosition=11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxus77 Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 something like this ? http://www.sheffieldknives.co.uk/acatalog/4-51.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT SEARCHER Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 If its got a lot of sentmental value i would be flat out trying to find it. I have one that my Dad bought me dam near 50 years ago when i was in the boy scouts. Can you imagine an 8 year old kid in a scouts uniform and a 10 inch bowie knife on his belt. Knocking on our door saying bob a job. How times have changed. I would be gutted if i lost it every time i use i think of my dad. I would hire or buy a metal detector and search the fields till i found it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmitemania Posted February 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 If its got a lot of sentmental value i would be flat out trying to find it. I have one that my Dad bought me dam near 50 years ago when i was in the boy scouts. Can you imagine an 8 year old kid in a scouts uniform and a 10 inch bowie knife on his belt. Knocking on our door saying bob a job. How times have changed. I would be gutted if i lost it every time i use i think of my dad. I would hire or buy a metal detector and search the fields till i found it. If its got a lot of sentmental value i would be flat out trying to find it. I have one that my Dad bought me dam near 50 years ago when i was in the boy scouts. Can you imagine an 8 year old kid in a scouts uniform and a 10 inch bowie knife on his belt. Knocking on our door saying bob a job. How times have changed. I would be gutted if i lost it every time i use i think of my dad. I would hire or buy a metal detector and search the fields till i found it. I know where you are coming from but I do not have ready access to the land and farmyard/yards where I lost it, it was a beaters day and the farmer is very private and was not seeing eye to eye with the keeper at the time. I am going to contact the keeper to see if there is any possibility I can have a look, I have already searched the gateways and any land that I can have access to. Gutted is not even close to how I feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmitemania Posted February 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Mark Maxus it was just like the knives you have posted just without the blood groove. I think they have gone up a little in price though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P~MX Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 pm sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigman Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 I have a metal detector , how far are you from cambs I would be willing to come help you look for it it must really burn knowing its out there , Atb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigman Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Just had a look at the links, they are some lovely bowies wouldn't mind one of them myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmitemania Posted February 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 I have a metal detector , how far are you from cambs I would be willing to come help you look for it it must really burn knowing its out there , Atb That is a very kind gesture bigman. I,m on the Bed, Cambs, Northants border at Raunds and that is where the farm is. I will have to speak to the keeper and the farmer to see if I can get on the land. It was beaters day and I didn't do any beating just a couple of walk throughs so I could retrace my steps on every drive. Thankyou and will be in touch if I can sort something out if you are close enough, would furnish you with beer tokens and petrol money.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigman Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Doesn't sound too far mate , let me know if you can get back on there and we'll sort something out, have to be a weekend thou and not the 2nd of march :-) Fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjimlad Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Best of luck with the search.. I have a John Nowill 5" stag handled bowie-style knife which is a prized possession. Hope you find it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontbeck Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Never cease to be amazed at the generosity of the folk on here Good on you bigman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT SEARCHER Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Have a look on www.airgunpellet.co.uk there`s some big knifes on there for £15.00. There is something on there to interest everyone on here. guns. knifes. pellets. targets. It would tied you over till you can find your knife. Good luck finding your knife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmitemania Posted February 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Thanks for all your replies chaps, as has been said there is some very noble people around and it restores your faith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuC Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 + 1 on search party. I'm not working at the moment so always looking for ways to pass time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta06 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Unfortunately, I cannot offer to help as I am 3000 miles away at work. However, I do have a shed full of money!!! If you cannot find your knife I will pay for the new one. That way, it will still be a gift and will soften the blow a little. If you find it, I will donate the equivalent sum to whichever charity PW choses for 2013. Best regards Beretta06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greymaster Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I have a metal detector , how far are you from cambs I would be willing to come help you look for it it must really burn knowing its out there , Atb It would be just your luck to find an Anglo-Saxon hoard worth millions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crosshair Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Unfortunately, I cannot offer to help as I am 3000 miles away at work. However, I do have a shed full of money!!! If you cannot find your knife I will pay for the new one. That way, it will still be a gift and will soften the blow a little. If you find it, I will donate the equivalent sum to whichever charity PW choses for 2013. Best regards Beretta06 What a generous offer, not many like you about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta06 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 My father always said there are no pockets in a shroud!! I can't take any money with me when I pop my clogs and family all provided for. I like to help lots of different folk wherever I can :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crosshair Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I applaud your generosity, helping mates is not uncommon, but helping a stranger who is obviously very upset having lost something of sentimental value is something very seldom seen, kind of restores one's faith in human nature, well done mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asa Bear Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Unfortunately, I cannot offer to help as I am 3000 miles away at work. However, I do have a shed full of money!!! If you cannot find your knife I will pay for the new one. That way, it will still be a gift and will soften the blow a little. If you find it, I will donate the equivalent sum to whichever charity PW choses for 2013. Best regards Beretta06 If you are serious Sir, you are a gentleman of the highest order! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta06 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 (edited) The only reason I posted this, rather than sending a PM, was so people could see I was genuine. Nothing worse than a promise in a PM that comes to nothing!! It has happened to me in the past and its no fun. So, once Marmite has done his search, I will complete my part of the offer :-) Edited February 18, 2013 by Beretta06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lksopener Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 That's brilliant what a top guy. Good luck with your search for your knife there's nothing more gutting than losing something with a great deal of sentimental value attached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overandunder2012 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 nice 1 very generous offer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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