Can't Decide - Big Bowie

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swiftspeed10

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Thinking about getting a big Bowie, stag handle. 12 inch blade and 17-18 overall. I have just stumbled on the first manufacturer, and I've generally seen positive things:

www.vojko-art.com

Hunting Bowie Knife Hand Forged Unique Personalized hand Crafted by VojkoArt, fathers gift, collector's gift, 40 cm - 16,2 inch

MATERIAL: carbon stell 6150 , 59 hrc, antler deer, leatherMEASURES: blade 260 x 58 x 5,7 mm, total leght 405 mm (25mm = inch)WEIGHT: 780g PLEASE NOTE: I your blade is not stainless steel blade, keep in mind that other steel blade contains carbon steel, so it is possible to get some corossion.Keep
www.vojko-art.com www.vojko-art.com

And then Ken Richardson told me they'd do a Big Bowie for me. I don't know too much about the brand, but also have heard good things:

kenrichardsonknives.com

The Wilderness Hunter - Ken Richardson Knives

A bold, backwoods classic. The Wilderness Hunter is our largest Heritage Collection blade—built to perform and made to be admired.
kenrichardsonknives.com kenrichardsonknives.com

Going to carry it when bow hunting, camping, light bushcraft duty and machete duty. Thanks for the input!
 
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You can always just get Rough Ryder stag Bowie for $35 and it should work and look fine, whilst you are saving money and do not worry about using it hard.
Not everything has to be a custom :)
 
swiftspeed10 said:
Thinking about getting a big Bowie, stag handle. 12 inch blade and 17-18 overall…

Going to carry it when bow hunting, camping, light bushcraft duty and machete duty. Thanks for the input!
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I have collected many knives like these over the years. Generally, you will find that most are less than ideal for your use. First, many are heavy and clumsy to carry or use. At over 2 lbs, they are as heavy as real swords and not something to casually hang from your belt. Your legs will get pounded with every step that you take, and you will really start to feel that after an hour or more on the trail. Secondly, they are big, which can be great for limbing trees, but that same leverage works against you when you are doing finer work; they are definitely not the best choice for processing game or pealing potatoes. Nor are they a suitable substitute for a machete; which tend to be light and use velocity to cut down green vegetation.

I use to like using larger knives as camp knife, where they either stay in camp or get strapped to the side of my backpack. Many of them can do the work of a hatchet or small camp axe and still offer greater versatility.

If you are still persuaded by these, start with something more practical like the Esse Junglas, or a Becker BK9. But, you should still plan to carry a smaller knife for finer work.

A final thought. Steel is steel and when you swing it on a large heavy blade you need to take care not to damage your knife. A poor swing can hit a rock and knock a chunk out of your blade, and a poorly landed impact can place a lot of strain on your handle and hands.

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I would not get the first one because of price. Look at the custom knife for sale section and I know there are some makers that I would chose first. The second ones price is better but I am not a fan of the grind. I would look in the custom knife makers section and get a knife there.

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swiftspeed10 said:
Thinking about getting a big Bowie, stag handle. 12 inch blade and 17-18 overall. I have just stumbled on the first manufacturer, and I've generally seen positive things:

www.vojko-art.com

Hunting Bowie Knife Hand Forged Unique Personalized hand Crafted by VojkoArt, fathers gift, collector's gift, 40 cm - 16,2 inch

MATERIAL: carbon stell 6150 , 59 hrc, antler deer, leatherMEASURES: blade 260 x 58 x 5,7 mm, total leght 405 mm (25mm = inch)WEIGHT: 780g PLEASE NOTE: I your blade is not stainless steel blade, keep in mind that other steel blade contains carbon steel, so it is possible to get some corossion.Keep
www.vojko-art.com www.vojko-art.com

And then Ken Richardson told me they'd do a Big Bowie for me. I don't know too much about the brand, but also have heard good things:

kenrichardsonknives.com

The Wilderness Hunter - Ken Richardson Knives

A bold, backwoods classic. The Wilderness Hunter is our largest Heritage Collection blade—built to perform and made to be admired.
kenrichardsonknives.com kenrichardsonknives.com

Going to carry it when bow hunting, camping, light bushcraft duty and machete duty. Thanks for the input!
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Of the two , the second one , without big guards sticking out , would more useful . IMO .

But I'd opt for a 3V Cold Steel Trailmaster or the shorter Recon Scout . If it has to be a Bowie .

I'd also carry a medium sized for skinning and small camp chores . 4 to 6" blade . Cold Steel Master Hunter 3V .

Folding saw , probably more useful for wood proceeding .

If you have to clear green brush / vines , you want a longer , lighter blade "grass machete " , not a heavy wood chopper .
 
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A Buck 124 is all you'll need.

'Want'? Well, you did post this in Forum of collectors and sages.

There's some well regarded Bladeforums' makers and some corporate makers as well, I wouldn't doubt.
 
Since you plan to use this knife relatively hard, and take it hunting, I would suggest that you approach the purchase carefully - the way you would a firearm or vehicle. After a very brief amount of research it seems that Mr Richardson may have passed away, and the quality of the knives may have taken a hit. The first brand may be of decent quality, but seem expensive for knives made in India.
Consider starting another post for suggestions in which you describe the ideal size, style, weight, budget, and roughest specific expected usage (chopping hard wood??). This will likely give you a lot of very high value and generally more “vetted” options. Good luck and please let us know what you decide. ✌️
 
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