• Handmade Iron Mistress Bowie knife replica with 10-inch D2 clip-point blade and wood handle
  • Jim Bowie Iron Mistress knife replica showing broad blade, crossguard and dark wooden grip
  • Iron Mistress Bowie knife replica resting beside its brown leather sheath
  • Full 15-inch Iron Mistress Bowie replica with polished D2 tool steel blade
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Iron Mistress Bowie Knife For Sale Uk – 10-Inch D2 Blade, Wood Handle

Iron Mistress Bowie Knife For Sale Uk – 10-Inch D2 Blade, Wood Handle

£129.00 GBP
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Iron Mistress Bowie Knife For Sale Uk
OVERALL LENGTH 15 inches    
BLADE LENGTH 10 inches    
HANDLE LENGTH 5 inches    
BLADE MATERIAL D2 Tool Steel   
HANDLE MATERIAL Wood
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Care Instructions

Keep your handmade knife clean and dry to help preserve its finish and condition.

◆ Cleaning: Wipe the blade clean and dry after handling or use.
◆ Oiling: Apply a light coat of mineral or camellia oil before storage, especially on carbon and tool steels.
◆ Moisture: Avoid prolonged exposure to water or damp conditions.
◆ Storage: Store the knife and leather sheath in a cool, dry place.
◆ Avoid Soaking: Do not place the knife in a dishwasher or soak it in water.

Note: Care requirements may vary depending on the blade steel, handle material, and finish of the individual product.

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Description

This Iron Mistress Bowie knife is a handmade replica of Jim Bowie's famous blade from The Iron Mistress (1952), the Warner Bros. film starring Alan Ladd. It measures 15 inches overall, with a 10-inch D2 tool steel blade and a 5-inch wood handle, and it arrives sharp in an original leather sheath.

The Movie Knife That Defined the Bowie

Based on Paul I. Wellman's 1951 novel, The Iron Mistress follows Jim Bowie's life and the creation of the knife that carries his name. Since no one knows exactly what Bowie's own knife looked like, the studio had to invent one. Its art department based the design on an antique Bowie, a set designer drew the plans, and a studio prop maker built the finished knife.

The result was a big, broad clip-point Bowie with a blade of about 10½ inches and roughly 15⅝ inches overall, a lugged crossguard and a dark, shaped wooden handle with brass fittings. For generations of collectors and knifemakers, The Iron Mistress Bowie knife became the picture of what a Jim Bowie knife should be, and the distinctive movie design has been reproduced and reinterpreted ever since.

D2 Steel, Dimensions and a Classic Wood Handle

This replica keeps the Iron Mistress Bowie knife dimensions closely aligned with the film design, at 15 inches overall with a 10-inch blade. The blade is D2 tool steel, a high-carbon, high-chromium steel that holds a keen edge and resists stains better than plain carbon steel. It is not fully stainless, so wipe it dry after handling and add a light coat of oil from time to time.

The 5-inch wood handle gives the traditional look and warm grain that suit a 19th-century frontier design. Avoid soaking it, and a little oil now and then keeps the wood from drying out.

Each piece is made by hand, so small differences in finish are part of its character. The fitted leather sheath protects the edge for storage or display.

For another take on Bowie's legend, see our Alamo Jim Bowie knife replica, or browse our full range of Bowie knives.

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FAQs

FAQ About the Iron Mistress Bowie Knife

Who made the original Iron Mistress Bowie knife?

It was created by Warner Bros. for the 1952 film. The studio's art department based it on an antique Bowie, and a studio prop maker built the knife.

How big was the movie knife?

The film knife had a blade of about 10½ inches and measured roughly 15⅝ inches overall. This replica is 15 inches overall with a 10-inch blade.

Is this Jim Bowie's real knife design?

No one knows exactly what Bowie's own knife looked like. The Iron Mistress design is Hollywood's interpretation, which became the best-known version.

Does it come with a sheath?

Yes. The knife arrives sharp in an original leather sheath.