A thread by the new guy. I like Bowie Knives plus a side rant about "Cheaper Blades".

[VorpelSword]

In my view, the "Bowe knife" in the US was our early 19 Century equivalent of the European Small Sword in society.

The advent of practical belt or pocket size revolvers (and pepper box pistols) obviated the need for a major fighting blade as a primary personal weapon.

That is how I see it anyway.

I am not an aficionado of Bowe knives today; too much there for what I need to do. My EDC is a Leatherman Wave.

But by all means, enjoy the world of knives in whatever way it brings you joy.

 

[Rusty Shakleford]

New bowies! My operator 7 came back to me, Hudson Bay camp knife by condor, and last but not least bear and sons freedom bowie.

 

[Ebbtide]

A little off topic but have you ground either side of the guard down? Or even considered it?

Nope and I won't

I did & that's an American made Western W49 with the Bagwell mods.

Lots of cute little knives in this thread....

Cheap is crap.
Inexpensive can be fine within its limitations.
My Frost's of Sweden "Swedish Army Knife" is one of my favorite users.

But it's not a bowie...

 

[coolbreezy37]

Adhering to the original concept

The “classic” look.


Modern combat Bowies