big (10"+) Full flat grind bowies

[Vulcanite]

Looking for a fighting bowie, a big one, 11" Maybe up to 13". Must have a full flat grind and a thick spine and a guard, like the CS laredo etc. Would love something w/ a fighting guard and coffin handle like the bagwell bowies.

I would be happy w/ an 11" Ontario Bagwell Hell Belle but I was too foolish in the past to realize how great of a design it is and now they are DQ'd. Love the coffin handle & the guard in addition to the blade design.

THe laredo is pretty close but I understand it is a little heavier, not as lively in the hand, a little more of a chopper than a fighter.

I am aware of the HI Rose, but again, that might be a bit on the heavy & ponderous side??

From what I understand, Bagwell's bowies have a COB about 1" in front of the guard, is that correct?

I'd be willing to spend up to $300.

There is the Fallkniven but that's only 10" I think.

THanks

Here are a couple Winlass which might could work I guess & another one at imperial weapons:

http://www.atlantacutlery.com/p-827-1850-coffin-hilt-bowie-knife.aspx

http://www.atlantacutlery.com/p-879-bone-grip-bowie-knife.aspx

http://www.imperialweapons.com/BK/IP-201-2.html

PS: does the keating/bagwell method teach a saber grip or some sort of hammer grip?

 

[bpiatt]

who ya fightin?

 

[Picksmith]

The Ontario Bagwell is listed 15.7 and the Laredo 16.3. Because of the massive fighting guard on the Ontario knife it's thinner blade doesn't translate to a much lighter knife. The balance is nice though. Both are balance about 1 inch from the guard. I don't have any problems with my SK-5 Laredo, but I replaced the handle so I could really stretch out in a saber grip.

The Himalayan Rose is a 25oz knife. Not that it isn't sweet, but it's probably heavier than CS Natchez bowie w/ sheath, which is another possible choice.

With your $300 limit you could get the Ontario and a Laredo.

 

[Bax Axe]

Consider contacting Justin Gingrich of Ranger Knives. A few years back he did a bowie version of his RD series. Sounds like it would be right up your alley. He is still doing custom work and may be able to make you one within your price range.