Help with "Urban Bowie"

[Blackdog]

About 15 or 20 years ago, while in the USA on vacation, I read an article about a custom made knife called "The Urban Bowie". It was strictly a combat/defense blade and was equipped with a concealment rig that could be worn under a suit jacket. I promised myself that on my next visit stateside I would follow up on this monster and get one for myself.

I loaned out the magazine containing the info and never got it back. After looking at the Ontario/Bagwell line, I remembered the Urban Bowie and wondered who the maker was and what ever happened to him.

Any other old timers out there who can shed some light on this?

Blackdog


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[Les Robertson]

Blackdog,

Could the knife have been called the "Inner City Bowie"? If so, the maker is John M. Smith out of Centralia Illinois.

Les

"Old Timer"

 

[Blackdog]

YES, YES, THAT'S IT, The Inner City Bowie.

Les, you've just answered something that's been bugging me for a long, long time. They say wisdom comes with age. In my case it just brought a bald spot and failing eyesight. Urban Bowie, Jeeezzz.....

If you want the right answer, I guess you have to (1) Ask the right question and (2) Ask the right person.

Thanks Les. You've made my whole week.

Blackdog



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[RMLamey]

I think that Inner City Bowie article in Fighting Knives was extremely effective. Ive talked to many folks that remember that article. Too bad that they are nearly impossible to obtain.

I still have that issue and catch myself looking at that knife every few months.

Matt.