John N. Cooper 1964 Virginia Beach One Of One Bowie Show Knife. 29” Long

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John N. Cooper 1964 Virginia Beach One Of One Bowie Show Knife. 29” Long:
$65000.00

John N. Cooper Made in 1964 in Virginia Beach before the move to California, was built to show what he could do. Taken to knife shows to display his skills. Have lots of documentation. 1 of 1 Hand made knife. Built to show what they could do. I assume from the 60s. Vintage. 29” long and weighs almost 13 lbs. No sheath
The John Nelson Cooper knife is a vintage, handmade fixed blade knife by the renowned brand Cooper. Known for their quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, Cooper knives are highly sought after by collectors.
■Condition：The patented welding (welding) of the braid and hilt, which is a characteristic of Cooper, seems to be an attraction that other makers do not have. The robustness is exceptional. The handmade butt caps, including the hilts, have an indescribably gentle atmosphere. J.N.COOPER 1906-1987 died, so it is difficult to obtain in the future.
Cooper, John Nelson
John N. Cooper (1906-1987). The Cooper Knife is one of the oldest continually manufactured custom knives known. Beginning in 1924 when John Nelson Cooper, as a hobby, began making knives for the local townspeople of Tremont, Pennsylvania. Since that first knife, the Cooper Knife has evolved into a totally new patented process of manufacturing the sporting blade. The first knives were for the working farmer and housewives but as the popularity of a good serviceable knife grew so did his designs. Soon He was making a complete line of knives for hunters, police, military, fisherman, campers and the all around sportsman. Primarily using conventional methods of attaching the handle, it was noted that the acids and dirt would be built up around the tang and hilt area causing the knife to loosen and literally fall apart. Studying the problem, He developed a totally new method of assembling the knife into a solid, bonded unit. This involved welding, brazing and epoxy that left no joint open or that could be opened. The process was so unique that it was granted two United States patents #3,481,038 and #3,595,104.