Looking for a Fighting Bowie

williamsqualityknive · Dec 20, 2007

Check out Rod Chappel. phone (360)435-7195 Lone Eagle International
He still makes some of the biggest bowies and fighters of any maker.

Bladeandbarrel · Dec 20, 2007

williamsqualityknive said:
Check out Rod Chappel. phone (360)435-7195 Lone Eagle International
He still makes some of the biggest bowies and fighters of any maker.

And do not pay him in advance, ever.

stefanj · Dec 20, 2007

Bladeandbarrel said:
And do not pay him in advance, ever.

I sense a story here??

John Frankl · Dec 20, 2007

I'm with Matt Lamey as far as recommendaitons.

Burt Foster or Jason Knight are a lot of bang for the buck, not to mention being great combinations of functionality and beauty.

John

Les Robertson · Dec 20, 2007

Hi Williams Quality Knives,

First let me say I am a HUGE Rod Chappel Fan! I have 13 of his knives in my private collection...5 are Hunting Leopard Bowies.

Second...good luck getting one for under $1,000.

Third, while I love them, their Guards, because they are so big and Heavy.

Would probably not be the best choice for a "Fighting" Bowie.

The forged blades are lighter and quicker than most stock (note I said most) removal blades.

WWG

stefanj · Dec 20, 2007

John Frankl said:
I'm with Matt Lamey as far as recommendaitons.

Burt Foster or Jason Knight are a lot of bang for the buck, not to mention being great combinations of functionality and beauty.

John

Matt makes some nice stuff as does Ray and Ellis and and and

JParanee · Dec 22, 2007

This knife has been shown here before but it is my idea of the perfect fighting bowie. I have a crossada by dozier and the grinds are great but it can't compare to the classic fighting bowie's pictured here

jp

Bladeandbarrel · Dec 22, 2007

Yummy Bagwell.

stefanj · Dec 22, 2007

JParanee said:
This knife has been shown here before but it is my idea of the perfect fighting bowie. I have a crossada by dozier and the grinds are great but it can't compare to the classic fighting bowie's pictured here

jp

Who makes it???
It looks like a cable damascus!!

RogerP · Dec 22, 2007

stefanj said:
Who makes it???
It looks like a cable damascus!!

1) Bill Bagwell.
2) Dunno, but cable is a good guess.

Roger

JParanee · Dec 23, 2007

Bill calls it satan's lace but I do believe it is cable I will ask him next time I talk to him. here is a close up of the blade

jp

Ebbtide · Dec 23, 2007

I've been asking Santa for a Bagwell Bowie like that for decades.

JParanee · Dec 23, 2007

Ebbtide thanks Merry X Mas

jp

stefanj · Dec 23, 2007

Ebbtide said:
I've been asking Santa for a Bagwell Bowie like that for decades.

You and me both!!!!

JParanee · Dec 23, 2007

All this talk of fighting bowies has lead me to call Les Robertson and pull the trigger on that Dean El Diablo. Thanks guy's for helping me spend money at X mas time. Les is a great guy and said I should get it day after X mas. Happy holidays to all.

jp

Scottso · Dec 23, 2007

Thanks as Bagwells are nice, a Bit high priced to be used. Have one coming in from Brazil, and an Order placed with Craig Camerer so look to be set in a bit Thanks!

stefanj · Dec 23, 2007

Scottso said:
Thanks as Bagwells are nice, a Bit high priced to be used. Have one coming in from Brazil, and an Order placed with Craig Camerer so look to be set in a bit Thanks!

Wow, I am envious!!! Lucky!!:thumbup:

Scottso · Dec 23, 2007

Here's pic of Brazilian one, Luciano Chavez Maker, 52100 Steel forged from Ball Bearings, 12 1/2" Blade Stainless Guard and Cap, Stag handle!

xaman · Dec 23, 2007

this thread is ridiculous --- i'm already out of control

, i didn't need to know about all these "available" bowies!

Shaman · Dec 23, 2007

Are subhilt fighters considered bowies?
http://coombshandmade.com/collaborations.htm