Ah what the heck, getting a 1917 frontier Bowie. Tell why I shouldn't.

[jbmonkey]

I have one but bought years ago when cheaper. its okay for what it is, but useless as a user. really heavy, has an odd balance to it. the sheath is a pain to remove and use due to the length of the blade. it will be much better for fun and wall hanging at best. as a user, sure ya could. why though.

mine wasn't too bad finish wise for what it is. knifecenter doesn't want returns, and I get that. it ain't perfect, but its fine for what it is. it isn't for nit pickers. theyll dislike it immediately.

 

[MtnHawk1]

I like the length and blade shape for a fighting knife (although a knife is far from my first choice as a self-defense weapon) and the finger choil, but don't care for big guards and like my knife handles to have a palm swell.

 

[deadzonepatrol]

I like the length and blade shape for a fighting knife (although a knife is far from my first choice as a self-defense weapon) and the finger choil, but don't care for big guards and like my knife handles to have a palm swell.

I wouldn't recommend this as a fighting knife. I have one and, as others have said above, it weighs a ton and has an odd balance. You wouldn't want to practice any knife fighting moves with this, it will cause wrist arthritis in the long run. Perhaps you could use it as a trainer to practice slow moves. It's so heavy that it would build up strength in the joints. And the handle doesn't feel great either.

 

[deadzonepatrol]

Sure, it's not an intuitive choil, but you can make it work, if needed.

Just as an aside, I think Lynn was looking at the Musso, and the seafarer's Cheavalier Bowie, which is a monster knife when he was designing the 1917 -

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Dimensions - https://www.rockislandauction.com/d...ge-chevalier-new-york-bowie-knife-with-sheath .

I wish Cold Steel would try more Bowies with their Indian makers (Windlass). They seem like the perfect source to try out experimental designs with.

Wow, I love that knife! Indeed, I wish CS would put out 3 or 4 new bowies through Windlass, with old fashioned carbon steel, hand hammered in India. I know I'd get all of them. I have some of the Windlass bowies, and they are pretty good, especially for the price. Fit n finish ain't so good, but they are usable knives, and the steel is tough.