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Bowies, Big Knives, And The Best Of Battle Blades
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Mike Sastre
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Ebbtide,
Good looking sheath!!
I'd forgotten you got my #13. Oh well, I wound up with #2.
Larry,
The Ontario Hell's Belle does have a sharpenend false edge. The Fallkniven Thor is a wonderful camp knife, but not a fighter, though you could make do pretty well if you sharpened the false edge and understand different fighting styles with the Bowie. The CS Laredo has a much better balance for fighting, as well as that wickedly sharp false edge. As long as we're talkin' custom makers, Greg Covington has a deep understanding and appreciation of what goes into a fighting Bowie, and makes an excellent forged knife. We've had several discussions on the subject, and I've been to his shop for "show & tell" (lot of Bagwells between us). His knives are light, fast, well balanced, and designed with input from real world professionals. Keep an eye on this one, he's making quite a name for himself in certain circles!
Good looking sheath!!
I'd forgotten you got my #13. Oh well, I wound up with #2.Larry,
The Ontario Hell's Belle does have a sharpenend false edge. The Fallkniven Thor is a wonderful camp knife, but not a fighter, though you could make do pretty well if you sharpened the false edge and understand different fighting styles with the Bowie. The CS Laredo has a much better balance for fighting, as well as that wickedly sharp false edge. As long as we're talkin' custom makers, Greg Covington has a deep understanding and appreciation of what goes into a fighting Bowie, and makes an excellent forged knife. We've had several discussions on the subject, and I've been to his shop for "show & tell" (lot of Bagwells between us). His knives are light, fast, well balanced, and designed with input from real world professionals. Keep an eye on this one, he's making quite a name for himself in certain circles!
Since I get to play with a lot of knives, I give you my two cents worth.
For a great factory knife, try the Tops version of the Armageddon designed by Trace Rinaldi. I love it!
If you can go custom, I'll agree with the post above. Jerry Hossom or the Jones brothers can make you a happy camper.
Any of these three will result in a knife you can keep for a life time and they all are worth every penny. Anytime I can get a knife and a few years later I can still say "I'm glasd I bought it!", I think the knife is worth suggesting to others.
For a great factory knife, try the Tops version of the Armageddon designed by Trace Rinaldi. I love it!
If you can go custom, I'll agree with the post above. Jerry Hossom or the Jones brothers can make you a happy camper.
Any of these three will result in a knife you can keep for a life time and they all are worth every penny. Anytime I can get a knife and a few years later I can still say "I'm glasd I bought it!", I think the knife is worth suggesting to others.
These are obviously out of the stated price range, but probably worth saving your pennies. The way I think fighting Bowies should be made. And some of the most beautiful leather work around.
www.unitedbladeworx.com.au/Steve.htm
Click on "Bowies and Swords" at the bottom
www.unitedbladeworx.com.au/Steve.htm
Click on "Bowies and Swords" at the bottom