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.
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- Tru-Bal Model No. 3 THROWING BOWIE Throwing Knife by Harry K. McEvoy
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- Tru-Bal Model No. 3 With Sturdy Leather Knife Sheath
Call 616-647-1215
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
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.