CAS Hanwei distributes some of the highest quality historical reproductions available. The knives they supply are in great demand by collectors. Holding one of these knives is like holding a piece of history in your hands.
This elegant finger-grip dagger is carried by the Shantu, the dispensers of justice in Virgil's "Hetlands" tales.
From a land that exists only in Virgil England's imagination, the Asp Pillow Dagger is intended for defense from nocturnal predators.
Silver and Gold plate adorn the handle and sheath of this unusual neck knife, while the 2" curved dagger blade of damascus hides, like a hornet's sting waiting to be called forth. Measures 4-1/2" and weighs 1.7 oz. Includes cord.
These three mini swords are part of a series of six historical designs that are replicated from swords in museum collections. All are historically accurate. Each model includes an attractive wood and metal display stand with a metal placard engraved with the sword type, origin and approximate period of use.
The original on which this knife was based was made about 1836 by the W. & S. Butcher company in Sheffield, England. Take a look at illustrations 5,7,8 and 9 in Robert Abel's Classic Bowie Knives (1967). The company's growth was based almost entirely on sales of its products into the American market. The blade style is typical of Bowies from this period including the "Spanish notch". The hilt style became known as a "dogbone" for obvious reasons.