Harvey Draper Large Double Lugged Bowie Knife (SOLD)

Harvey Draper Large Double Lugged Bowie Knife (SOLD)

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Harvey Draper made his last knife in 1982.  That same year, a tragic plane crash took the life of one of Utah's most famous knifemakers, and one of the most respected knifemakers in the industry.  Harvey raised his family in Ephraim, UT.  In 1965 a man named Gil Hibben moved to Manti, UT, where later in the year Harvey was hired by Gil to make knives with the Hibben mark.  The Utah School of knifemaking had begun.  It would influence knifemakers for years to come.  Harvey story has a rich history of knifemaking and knifemakers.  In addition to Gil, some of those makers include, but are not limited to, Steve Johnson, Rod Chappel, A.G. Russel, Bob Loveless and Buster Warenski.  To read the comprehensive story and tribute to Harvey, visit HARVEY DRAPER REMEMBERED on the Harvey Draper website.

Around 1966, Harvey along with his son Bart, and his friend and relative, Bruce Draper, started the Draper Knife Shop in Ephraim, Utah.  The blades were stamped "DRAPER" over "Ephraim, Utah", and most sheaths were unmarked, but later marked with "Draper Inc., Ephraim, UT".  After Harvey was forced to briefly close the shop in 1971 (read the reasons why on their website), he moved to American Fork, UT (and subsequently Provo, UT), and set up a new shop, changing the stamp to "Draper Blades".  Based on this information, I am guessing that this Bowie knife, having the original blade stamp, dates to sometime between 1966 and 1971.  The 3/8" thick clip point blade is highly polished 440C steel, the top edge of the blade has not been sharpened, and the handle looks like it could be either Cocobolo or Desert Ironwood.  The double lugged guard is likely 303 stainless, as is the bird's beak pommel, and there are several alternating stainless and black spacers above the pommel and below the guard.  This knife was previously owned, and in excellent, unused condition.  The blade has some very fine lines that look like it may have been sheathed at one time or another, that are accentuated by the highly polished finish.  You really have to look for them at the right angle and lighting.  There is no sheath.  I will include a padded, zippered case for storage.

Condition:  Previously owned.  Excellent.
                    Never used, carried or sharpened

  • Overall length:       16 7/8"
  • Blade length:         12"
  • Handle length:       4 7/8"
  • Weight:                  2 pounds