I want a big bowie knife

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Id like to get a big bowie knife similiar to this pic

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But made to actually work rather than look at. Ive got a nice cheap Timber Rattler Bowie but id like something more in this style.

What are my options?
 
The Von Tempsky made by Svord might be something to consider. Very simple, straight forward, and large. Mike

I think that I purchased mine from Baryonyx Knives (a supplier, and good all around person, here on Blade Forums).
 
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There are 2 versions of the Von Tempsky. You may have looked at the smaller one. They are harder to find now but Ontario made a few Bill Bagwell bowies that were very nice, the Hells Bell, Fortress, Midnight, Gambler, ect ect. Cold Steel has the Laredo and Natchez bowies
 
There is a big show in April in Eugene, Oregon with a focus on the Bowie knife. OKCA annual show. You are in the neighborhood, kind of. I visited Post Falls, Idaho this summer for the Buck Collector Club bash and it was a great trip, not that far to go for cutlery, and I'm in Portland, Oregon area. I'll be there on Sunday with a hearty handclasp for you.

link to the club for your amusement: http://www.oregonknifeclub.org/
 
oregon said:
There is a big show in April in Eugene, Oregon with a focus on the Bowie knife. OKCA annual show. You are in the neighborhood, kind of. I visited Post Falls, Idaho this summer for the Buck Collector Club bash and it was a great trip, not that far to go for cutlery, and I'm in Portland, Oregon area. I'll be there on Sunday with a hearty handclasp for you.

link to the club for your amusement: http://www.oregonknifeclub.org/
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That actually sounds pretty dang cool, i should take a trip. Thanks for the link!
 
You would love this show. Put on by enthusiasts for enthusiasts. Even the door attendants know more about cutlery than Bernard Levine, who, btw, lives in Eugene! :) Displays, demonstrations, makers, parts, supplies, production knives and movers and shakers in the cutlery world will be there just for you. I've attended every year for the last five and I still can't wait for the next one where I know I won't believe my eyes when I see what is available to me there.

Here is my Bowie, Buck 124 Frontiersman, comes with a leather belt sheath not shown:

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I just picked up a Kabar BK 9 - I want a Bowie custom also and I wanted to make sure it truly is something I want (and not just another phase) before spending $500-$1500 on a custom.

I'm going to work with it for a little while to see how the size and blade shape work for me. If I still like it after a few months then I planned on attending a knife show (or two) to look for the perfect custom Bowie.
 
I don't have one but I have heard good things about the Western W49 bowie. Been wanting one for awhile myself but never find them in my price range on ebay or when I do I'm low on funds or have something else I want but if you keep checking, your bound to find one in decent shape for around $150 or under. Not sure if its as large as your looking for but it has a 9" blade and is 14" overall. It's definitely not small.

Another large bowie you could consider is the Ontario SP10 Marine Raider bowie. It's basically a more tactical looking W49 with similar stats and is made of coated 1095 and can be had around the $50 range. Again don't own one but heard nothing but good things about it. In fact the Marine Raider bowie will probably be my next fixed blade purchase.
 
Have you looked at any of Windlass's other offerings, like the Hunter's Companion Bowie? It's about the same blade length as the one you posted, but it has a full tang rather than the stick tang on that one. All of Windlass's stuff is soft carbon steel (45-50hrc range would be my guess), but that's also a feature of historical knives, plus they're extremely tough.
 
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Have you looked at any of Windlass's other offerings, like the Hunter's Companion Bowie? It's about the same blade length as the one you posted, but it has a full tang rather than the stick tang on that one. All of Windlass's stuff is soft carbon steel (45-50hrc range would be my guess), but that's also a feature of historical knives, plus they're extremely tough.
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I havent actually.

As for the softness...i just want it to look frontiersman, not have the drawbacks. If its that soft it wouldnt be usable to me
 
W 49 all the way...I own a couple of SVORDS and an Al Mar Alaskan Bowie....W 49 is awesome steel and blade geometry in a classic style..you wont be disappointed...............FES
 
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