Model No. 3 Tru-Bal™ THROWING BOWIE Throwing Knife by Harry K. McEvoy

by Ken Gary on January 12, 2009 in Model No. 3 THROWING BOWIE, My Personal Collection of Harry K. McEvoy Throwing Knives

Catalog Description (from when I bought it in the early 1980′s) :

Overall length 12″, width 2″, thickness 3/16″, weight 12-1/2 ounces. This is a combination all-purpose throwing and hunting knife especially designed as a “game getter” for hunting as well as for target use. Strong handmade leather sheath included. All Tru-Balance knives are guaranteed five years against blade breakage. Instructions included on how to throw all Tru-Bal knives.

: Tru-Bal Model No. 3 THROWING BOWIE Throwing Knife by Harry K. McEvoy

: Tru-Bal Model No. 3 With Sturdy Leather Knife Sheath

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2 Responses to “Model No. 3 Tru-Bal™ THROWING BOWIE Throwing Knife by Harry K. McEvoy”

gary January 29, 2011 at 12:26 pm #

Sir,
I have recently purchased a model #3 tru bal knife. By picture comparison to yours, it looks very similar. the onle exceptions i can see are that the 3 stars are missing on mine. Why would that be? Different manufacture dates? Different people making this knife? could it be a reproduction? Any info would help, and yes i love throwing knives, tomahawks even butter knives! L.O.L.
thank you
Gary
Ken Gary March 12, 2011 at 1:46 pm #

Hey Gary!

The markings on the blade such as the number of stars can be meaningful, but not easily decipherable. So far I have not been taught how to read them. But Stephen McEvoy does know how to decipher the meanings of the number of stars, etc. He offers a service where you can send in your knife to him and for $25 plus return shipping he will examine it and provide a certificate of authenticity with specific information about your knife if you are interested.