I´m not only a big fan of swords but also knives.
This is a Bowie knife made by kiwi knifemaker Bryan W. Baker of Svord Knives.
It was originaly designed in 1863 by Gustav von Tempsky (1828 - 1868).
Von Tempsky was a German (Prussian) adventurer who travelled all around the world and reached some fame in New Zealand.

The knife is handforged out of Swedish L6 high carbon steel and pretty badass :D

More information on Gustav von Tempsky: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gustavus_von_Tempsky
More information on the knife: http://www.svord.com/index.php?id_product=67&...er=product


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It was Maj. von Tempsky who first introduced the Bowie knife to New Zealand and no one knew that until today.
Gustavus Ferdinand von Tempsky (1828-1868), born Gustaw Ferdynand Tempski to a noble family in what is now Braniewo in Poland (some say Kaliningrad, Russia) is still a prominent figure in shaping the history of New Zealand. He was a soldier of fortune, a painter and a writer and was slain in the Taranaki Wars. After his death von Tempsky was cremated along with the bodies of his comrades by the Maoris.
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Major Gustavus von Tempsky