Looking for a nice large bowie knife under $100 bucks. Any suggestions?

I bought a C.S. Marauder a couple of months ago. Other than playing with it a few times it has sat in the storage tub so far. It is freakin huge with good thickness toward the tip.
 
ThePeacent said:
I live in Spain, and Aitor knives are among the better-known and most common knives here. They were a highly-regarded company, a symbol of national quality products and good stuff, until they went down in 2003 and had to close, being bought by a chinese imports company, and changing QC, materials and steels used, production and manufacturing, etc.
Now hey're just a shadow of what they were. The Oso Negro and Jungle King were famous, quality pieces that forged the company's name.

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But now thay are cheaper, not nearly as well built, worse steel and construction, etc.

I own several Aitor and would only recommend their pre 2003 models and knives, my favorite being the Aitor botero.
For $100 you can do much better nowadays, and if you can get your hands on an old Oso negro I'd say don't pay more than $70.

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Ontario SP10, KaBars and similar brands are much better options in that price range.

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That's just my opinion, of course, but it's based on experience with the brand and its products.

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Wished I read this before I placed an order for a Oso Negro from http://www.aceros-de-hispania.com/aitor-knives.htm. I was under the impression they were still made in Spain...and thanks for mentioning the Ontario SP-10, I have used their Air Force knife a lot on the farm, and I really like it.
 
For the money, I'd also suggest the Ontario SP-10 Bowie. American made, 1075 for around $50-60
 
Try the Buck 120 and 124. They are stainless and not "carbon" steel, but a good value and easy enough to sharpen.
 
Condor Moonshiner is the one I'd suggest you take a look at. Looking to buy it myself for giggles.
 
I have the Hudson bay and the moonshiner....I can honestly say that since the day I got the moonshiner, I've had no interest at all in the Hudson bay.... IMHO the moonshiner is a superior knife in every way other than I wish it came with the same rough hammered finish the Hudson bay has just because I prefer that look cosmetically.
 
Get a Buck 120 General or better yet, a Cold Steel Leatherneck SF. Best bowie for the money in my books. D2 steel, tough kraton handle (which the thick, full length tang goes through all the way to the machined steel pommel), and a nice upswept guard. Also, the sheath is awesome. My favorite fixed blade.
 
Wind_Slash said:
I would like a large style bowie knife, preferably made from a good carbon steel. Something with a good tang that will hold a good edge and be good for bush craft work. Any suggestions on a good large bowie knife with a good tang, and carbon steel? Thanks in advance.
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Keep an eye on the sales forum.


ThePeacent said:
I live in Spain, and Aitor knives are among the better-known and most common knives here. They were a highly-regarded company, a symbol of national quality products and good stuff, until they went down in 2003 and had to close, being bought by a chinese imports company, and changing QC, materials and steels used, production and manufacturing, etc.
Now hey're just a shadow of what they were. The Oso Negro and Jungle King were famous, quality pieces that forged the company's name.
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You regard the original Aitor Jungle King as a highly regarded national quality product?
 
Wind_Slash said:
Wished I read this before I placed an order for a Oso Negro from .... I was under the impression they were still made in Spain...and thanks for mentioning the Ontario SP-10, I have used their Air Force knife a lot on the farm, and I really like it.
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Should have waited more than 6 hours after you asked about it before ordering! :confused:

The Kabar Large Heavy Bowie is a great choice for under $100 us.
 
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