Bowie knife suggestions

[Kiteman72]

I have a Case bowie that I really like. Has a very "classic" bowie look to it.

 

[Misplaced Hillbilly]

Schrade's 171UH is a favorite of mine @ 10" OAL.

Hen & Rooster HR-3107 is a nice big one, just under 15" OAL.

An USA Schrade 171UH is on my "must have" list. My best friend has one, great knife IMO.

 

[KooKooforKukripuffs]

The Case Bowie seems like a good choice for a rather traditional bowie and under $150

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[hhmoore]

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[screened porch]

I’m looking for a clip point tapering toward point.

When I was a kid and thought knives were for fighting, I used to anguish about whether a Bowie should be a lopper or a sticker. Since Bell and Searles both made them light at the point in the days when they were for fighting, I'm inclined to take that as good advice.
But you're talking about hunting, so a 6" blade or so?
Buck 119, maybe.

Here's one of those old Gerbers. Sorry about the lack of light. And photographic skills.

 

[screened porch]

Nice. One of yours?

 

[Horsewright]

Yes sir screened porch . Thanks.

 

[Jsega51]

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Those are some sinister lines right there! I love how the blade profile tapers toward the tang and guard. That swedge is just plain sexy!

 

[hhmoore]

That swedge is sharpened (comes that way; though I'm sure it could be ordered otherwise)

 

[Jsega51]

That swedge is sharpened (comes that way; though I'm sure it could be ordered otherwise)

Thanks for the extra info, I was wondering if it was. Hard to tell from the pic if it was just a reflection along the spine but with as deep as the swedge was taken, I figured that it was sharp.

 

[MT_Pokt]

Loves me a Bowie! Here are a couple of oldies and their younger brother.

 

[kamagong]

I’ve always known a Bowie to be a large clip point for hunting

Good you clarified that. Try and find a Bark River Rogue. It's based on a James Black knife. It's not that large as it only has a 7" blade, but it should suit your purposes.

The original.

image by Historic Arkansas Museum

 

[Ebbtide]

There's always the kit blade option.
Save some money and gain some appreciation of what goes into making a knife.
This is a Jantz Appalachian Bowie and the only power tool used was a table top (hobbyist) drill press to drill the holes in the micarta handle scales.

 

[hugofeynman]

The Svord von Tempski is perfect and won’t ruin your finances.

 

[henryhide]

Hello I’m looking for a new Bowie knife, any suggestions? I’m not brand oriented, and price doesn’t really have a limit, just not crazy $500 or $1000 knifes lol.

Moore Maker. They have one now.

 

[gunstockjack]

Take a look at Blackjack knives; DLT carries them and they are a lot of knife for the money.

 

[edbeau]

Interesting thread for lovers of big knives. I will post a picture of a few of my big knives.

Top to bottom Western W49, Buck 120, Buck 651, Buck 120, Puma Bowie

 

[McFeeli]

What would one of those cost? It’s a beauty no doubt.

 

[Horsewright]

Pm me for the price. Thanks.

 

[Mohawkjk2]

Thanks for all the suggestions guys! Looks like I’m gonna have to start saving up, I see a lot of really nice Bowies on this thread. I’m very partial to the bark river rouge, although it looks like they’re hard to find.