Recommendation? Fighter bowie suggestions?

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Hello guys,

I need an advice.
I own a CS Laredo bowie in 4034. And I love it. And I carry it (in my super 3d-printed sheath) every day. It is an excellent knife and I am always glad I have it at my side. But being me, I am always wanting something better. So... I am considering that CPM3V Laredo. Because the superior steel and because... what if something wrong will happen to the one I already have? In that scenario I would be without Laredo! Horrible thought...
But now, just before ordering that, one thought came across my mind: What if even better bowie is out there?

And that´s why I am here. So, specifications:
Fighting bowie.
Blade length somewhere between 10 and 11 inches.
Weight around one pound (CS Natches, beautiful as it is, would be sadly too heavy).
Price... let´s say around 300 bucks.
Important: I am living in central Europe. I know there are many wonderful knife makers in the USA, but getting the knife to the Europe would be financial pain in the ass. So, if possible, recommend something I can get in EU.

So, what do you think? Is there better fighting bowie out there somewhere?
 
Love the Laredo. Not sure if the current version still has the cable tang, or the rod tang (cable replaced by a solid rod), but either way I think that's a big reason why it's only 16oz. May be wrong, but would think anything of similar size with the more common full tang or even a stick/rat tail tang is going to be heavier. I would be skeptical of a knife of that size if it weighed less than ~20oz or so.
 
Drop bear said:
Joker, cuderman, meula do some nice bowies. Especially if you like brass and bone.


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I am going to pick up one of their larger stag Bowies one day. My only peve is that they etch the blade length on the blade which I don't care for at all but can polish it out.
 
Tad short, but why not a CS Trailmaster? Weight, thickness, etc..... are all close to modern recommendations. While most call it a utility Bowie, it is very close to what Bagwell, etc.... were pushing in the 80's, early 90's.
 
RPZIP said:
I am going to pick up one of their larger stag Bowies one day. My only peve is that they etch the blade length on the blade which I don't care for at all but can polish it out.
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Yeah. Especially bad on those more traditional knives
 
Svord Bowie Knives Just remembered them. Looks appropriate for fighting. Different models.
 
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