I'm really liking the idea of a 6-7" functional Bowie. I'm working on a 7" (tip to guard) that I'm really warming up to. It should be done in a few days.Closest I've ever had to a user "bowie" was a Becker BK7. It loses in the chopping category to the 9 and loses to the 5 for general camp/bushcraft/utility but only in the popular vote.
I found it to be a damn nice all around knife.
6.5" to 7" works for me .
The dangle sheath is great it was a little tight at first but loosened up over time, I just need to wear a heavy belt with it, it draws just fine now.I'm not voting, but I think I'd go with 7.
Dopic1 how did that dangler sheath on the Virge work out? That blade was around 9" and it was too long to draw from a normal belt sheath without being a contortionist. The dangler at least gave some range to draw it.
Like you say Mack, too long and it won't be carried. I'll do some sheath research.
I think it looks best and balanced with a double guard. The reverse S shape would be appropriate.Crossdraw might be the way to go. Looks like 7" is where we're at for blade length.
Are we agreed on a double guard? I'm thinking a slight forward curve above the spine and a longer backward curve below.
You as well, John!How much of a blade notch do we want in front of the guard? A long ricasso looks classic on a Bowie I think.
Happy Father's Day Dennis!