Big ol' homkin' bowie.

[Bors]

Have you considered Randall?

http://www.randallknives.com/catalog.php?action=viewcategory&catalogcategories_id=6

I have their Model 12-11" Smithsonian Bowie. Awesome knife great cutter:thumbup: :thumbup:

 

[polish avenger]

...or maybe a Greco?

http://www.grecoknives.com/searles_bowie_stick_tang_in_stag.htm

 

[the possum]

I looked at them, and I thought they were nearly perfect, except for being stainless.

Now, if I could just convince them to make that knife in D2 or M2........

Would you mind explaining this to me a bit? What are you gaining by going with D2 or M2 vs. stainless? D2 is known for its wear resistance and large carbides, and low toughness/impact resistance. (basically not any better than stainless.) M2 is also highly wear resistant at high hardness, and can take a finer edge, but is not known for toughness either. It sounds like you're still selecting steels that have all the same drawbacks as stainless, except they rust, too. Maybe they'd be better if you entered a 36 hour cardboard cutting marathon, but not the other stuff you'd mentioned.

 

[3Guardsmen]

Maybe this one fits the bill? It isn't stainless steel:

http://www.casiberia.com/product_details.asp?id=KH2188


Regards,
3G

 

[Ben Dover]

Thanks to all for the suggesations. I've E-Mailed several of the folks recommended, and am waiting for price quotes/technical data.

Ben