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Background of Bill “The Butcher”:
William Poole (the basis for the character “William Cutting” in the movie "Gangs of New York"), also known as Bill “The Butcher”, was a member of the New York City gang the Bowery Boys. A bare-knuckle boxer, and a leader of the “Know Nothing” political movement. He was also the head of his own West Side gang.
The Native Americans used Poole as their chief “enforcer.” As a butcher in real life, Poole (wielding the knife of his trade) could accurately hit a target from 20 feet. The Irish-immigrant gangs of Five Points, who owed their allegiance to the Democrats of Tammany Hall, were afraid of Poole. Even the Dead Rabbits (whose chief “slugger” carried a dead rabbit impaled on a pike”) avoided him.
William Poole (the basis for the character “William Cutting” in the movie "Gangs of New York"), also known as Bill “The Butcher”, was a member of the New York City gang the Bowery Boys. A bare-knuckle boxer, and a leader of the “Know Nothing” political movement. He was also the head of his own West Side gang.
The Native Americans used Poole as their chief “enforcer.” As a butcher in real life, Poole (wielding the knife of his trade) could accurately hit a target from 20 feet. The Irish-immigrant gangs of Five Points, who owed their allegiance to the Democrats of Tammany Hall, were afraid of Poole. Even the Dead Rabbits (whose chief “slugger” carried a dead rabbit impaled on a pike”) avoided him.
Price for the Cleaver: $149 Price for the
Knife: $149 Price for the Pair: $253
Hand Stitched Leather Sheath available for $29 each.
Hand Stitched Leather Sheath available for $29 each.
Bill “The Butcher” Cleaver
Bill “The Butcher” Cleaver
Total Length = 17 3/8”
Blade Length = 8 7/8 “
Blade Width = 5 ¼ “
Blade Thickness = 3/16 “
Handle Length = 8 ½ ”
Handle Width = 1 “
Handle: Walnut. Scales attached with pins and glued.
Weight = 2 lbs 6 oz
Hand Etched “Bill the Butcher”
Total Length = 17 3/8”
Blade Length = 8 7/8 “
Blade Width = 5 ¼ “
Blade Thickness = 3/16 “
Handle Length = 8 ½ ”
Handle Width = 1 “
Handle: Walnut. Scales attached with pins and glued.
Weight = 2 lbs 6 oz
Hand Etched “Bill the Butcher”
on the blade.
& William Cutting Knife
Influenced by “Gangs of New York”
William Cutting Knife
Total Length = 14 1/8 ” Blade Length = 8 ¾ “ Blade Width = 1 ½ “ Blade Thickness = 3/16 “ Handle Length = 5 3/8 ”
Handle Width = 1 - 1 ¼ “ Handle: Walnut. Scales attached with pins and glued. Weight = 8 oz
Hand Etched “William Cutting” It's made as a shank. The knife can be sharpened upon request.
Total Length = 14 1/8 ” Blade Length = 8 ¾ “ Blade Width = 1 ½ “ Blade Thickness = 3/16 “ Handle Length = 5 3/8 ”
Handle Width = 1 - 1 ¼ “ Handle: Walnut. Scales attached with pins and glued. Weight = 8 oz
Hand Etched “William Cutting” It's made as a shank. The knife can be sharpened upon request.
