bagwell bowies?? (Ontario K)

[Charlie4727]

Hi, i love the look of these knives and hey seem well made but a bit thin for heavy work.

What do you guys think??

 

[musashipug]

The way I understand the Ontario Bagwell design is for knife fighting primarily. I've held a real custom Bagwell and its balance and speed was incredible. This is not to say that the Ontario model is bad. I've had one for a few years. Mike Sastre's "Southern Comfort" C.F. sheath with Mike's handle modification adds a nice touch also.

 

[Peter La]

I have heard that the knives are very good but the handles feel "cheap". I have never held one so I cannot comment for personal experience.

 

[W.T. Beck]

The Ontario Bagwell bowies are strictly fighting bowies. They aren't intended for chopping firewood, etc.

 

[CHAINS]

Agree,when I got my "Gambler model",I was told it was designed for fighting.Not camping and such.Love my Gambler and Mike Sastre sheath,very sweet set-up.

 

[WYK]

Do any y'all know what sort of steel they are using?

QS-13 is sort of an enigma.

WYK

 

[W.T. Beck]

I doubt the steel is anything much different from 420.

 

[Lazarus Long]

They are good enough knives, but are too soft for actual utility.

 

[Larry S.]

Charlie4727.....



This may interest you if you haven't seen it.....

http://warriortalk.com/printthread.php?t=152

 

[Mike Sastre]

QS13 is 440A with a Rockwell of about 56. Hope this helps.