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Do I need a bowie knife?
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I use mine every day, for lookin' at:
I suppose these meet the definition of "Bowie Knife", large traditional fixed blades. You'd be crazy if you didn't get one.
-Bob
Wow! Now that's what I'm talking about. Those are works of art! Would it be weird to buy one even if I probably won't really use it?
Yes, they are. No credit to me though. The top knife is a Daniel Prentice and the lower two are early Don Honson III.
If you have a practical use for something like that, good for you. If not, well neither do I. Out of the ~300 knives in my accumulation, I use exactly 2 of them. The rest are all unused condition.
-Bob
You might consider RANGER Knives. Have Justin make you a custom Bowie.
He's working on my custom Damascus Bowie right now, based on a RD6 frame, but not quite as high. I wanted mine just 1.5" high.
Justin is cordial, has extremely reasonable prices, and a pleasure to deal with.
Take Care..
JGarth
He's working on my custom Damascus Bowie right now, based on a RD6 frame, but not quite as high. I wanted mine just 1.5" high.
Justin is cordial, has extremely reasonable prices, and a pleasure to deal with.
Take Care..
JGarth
The knives in the photos above were purchased here at BladeForums in the "For Sale by Maker" section.
If you're looking for something manufactured, check out the Buck 120 available at Cabela's. The Buck 119 is a good one too, inexpensive, useful, and well-made, but smaller than the 120.
Bark River makes a variety of fixed-blade knives with traditional handles. Check them out at www.dlttradingcompany.com .
Happy Shopping,
-Bob
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Bob,
You are a true pimp of the English language... a true blade poet!
You crack me up man, that's great,
Ryan
Uh, thanks. I think. 
I suggest staying away from the very low end, low quality "bowie" knives (United, Frost, etc.). But there's no reason to blow a bunch of $$ either, especially if the knife is not destined for hard use. I'm fond of the Arbolito knives, made in Argentina by Boker. Not the greatest steel, but nice designs, natural handles, and good build quality.
Just something else to consider.
-Bob
I suggest staying away from the very low end, low quality "bowie" knives (United, Frost, etc.). But there's no reason to blow a bunch of $$ either, especially if the knife is not destined for hard use. I'm fond of the Arbolito knives, made in Argentina by Boker. Not the greatest steel, but nice designs, natural handles, and good build quality.
Just something else to consider.
-Bob
The 119's look really nice, can't seem to find the 120. They may be sold out.
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Do I need a bowie?
You need one for the bed, one for the truck, one in the field, one for the kitchen....
You need one for the bed, one for the truck, one in the field, one for the kitchen....
That could be. I know the 120 has been unavailable anywhere but Cabelas for a long time. The 119 is a similar style, and not so large as to be useless; but I recommended the 120 because it's closer to peoples' idea of what a "bowie" knife is.
Nope, not sold out. Here it is:
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...ode+matchall&Nty=1&Ntt=buck+general&noImage=0
Listed as a Cabelas Exclusive and shown in stock for $55.
Best Wishes,
-Bob
Great looking knife! You sure that's the 120 though? The site refers to it as "the general."
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There's a lot of good stuff by ABS JSs (or apprentice smiths), many who sell here in the Maker section and even more who have pictures posted on the Custom Knife Forum. Don't forget to look at the For Sale (by Individuals) section too!
There are also a lot of custom knife dealers that sell ABS blades, I would look around.
There are also a lot of custom knife dealers that sell ABS blades, I would look around.
My first real Bowie was a huge, Crocodile Dundee would be proud, Chineese made one with 'Legacy Sports Int' on it - a freebie for buying a Brazilian made Rossi/Puma M1892 24" .45 levergun 4.5 yr ago - $9.95 for s/h for the knife. It wasn't over-priced. The rifle is neat.
My next Bowie is a 14" Damascus steel blade/cocobolo handled Bear & Sons, made in Jacksonville, AL (They make the steel, too!). They list for $220-$240, but older models - like mine several years ago - regularly go for ~$100 on Smokey Mountain Knife Works site. It's a lot of neat looking Damascus steel for that. They are available in other ss variants, too. Their knives are pedestrian, by some standards, but fit & work quite well. Their holsters obviously aren't a great expense.
I am awaiting my latest Bowie - made by Puma in Germany. It is a traditional style - in D1.4 Sorensen Steel (?) - with Samba stag grips and a finger guard - and a nice holster & straps. They list for $220 - but several eBay sites have them at <$125.
I have no idea why I had to have the Bowies. My late Dad's USN KaBar, which accompanied him around the So. Pacific in WWII, got a lot of use over the years - even since I've had it - since HS ('65) - and so will the newer version I bought some years back - when I figure out - or remember - what to use it on/for. Get one! A KaBar 'fighting' knife is ~$50-$65 new now - whatever branch you want - still made in Olean, NY to the Govt spec's (Many other KaBar knives are from Taiwan & Japan.). Not a 'true' Bowie - but a neat big historically significant knife.
Stainz
My next Bowie is a 14" Damascus steel blade/cocobolo handled Bear & Sons, made in Jacksonville, AL (They make the steel, too!). They list for $220-$240, but older models - like mine several years ago - regularly go for ~$100 on Smokey Mountain Knife Works site. It's a lot of neat looking Damascus steel for that. They are available in other ss variants, too. Their knives are pedestrian, by some standards, but fit & work quite well. Their holsters obviously aren't a great expense.
I am awaiting my latest Bowie - made by Puma in Germany. It is a traditional style - in D1.4 Sorensen Steel (?) - with Samba stag grips and a finger guard - and a nice holster & straps. They list for $220 - but several eBay sites have them at <$125.
I have no idea why I had to have the Bowies. My late Dad's USN KaBar, which accompanied him around the So. Pacific in WWII, got a lot of use over the years - even since I've had it - since HS ('65) - and so will the newer version I bought some years back - when I figure out - or remember - what to use it on/for. Get one! A KaBar 'fighting' knife is ~$50-$65 new now - whatever branch you want - still made in Olean, NY to the Govt spec's (Many other KaBar knives are from Taiwan & Japan.). Not a 'true' Bowie - but a neat big historically significant knife.
Stainz
