Looking for a solid Bowie for less than $100

[GrinderMcgee]

I love Cold Steel knives, in fact I carry a Recon with a tanto blade everywhere I go and sometimes will even slip the Vaquero in my boot once in a while. I have definitely looked at the Laredo as a possible prospect but even the more reasonably priced version is still somewhat over my budget. Plus it is such a "pretty" thing, I feel hesitant to beat it up.....

Thanks all for the input. It is greatly appreciated.

If you keep your eye open on the exchange, the older Chinese models get down to around $100 sometimes, and a user is right up your alley. See how the SK-5 gets with a nice patina?

Also, a Boker Arbolito Grande is another classic sport bowie that gets near $100 every now and then, 440 steel.

 

[Dylan Bagnall]

That Laredo definitely looks great!

Thanks for sharing the picture, I will have to keep my eyes open.

 

[NoahL]

I love Cold Steel knives, in fact I carry a Recon with a tanto blade everywhere I go and sometimes will even slip the Vaquero in my boot once in a while. I have definitely looked at the Laredo as a possible prospect but even the more reasonably priced version is still somewhat over my budget. Plus it is such a "pretty" thing, I feel hesitant to beat it up.....



That is definitely an attractive piece with some classic notes to it and I do like Ka-Bar, but the grip and fittings are still a bit modern in their flavor and the blade is a bit smaller than I am looking for. Thank you for the suggestion though.



Those knives look fantastic, I will certainly follow up on that lead. They look to be a bit over my budget but perhaps they would be worth waiting a bit and acquiring some savings. (Convincing the better half might be a chore as well)



There seems to be quite a few renditions of this particular style of Bowie on the market currently. The one mentioned here has a stainless steel blade which I am not at all crazy about. Windlass also makes a Bowie very similar to this. The one mentioned earlier that is available from Dixie Gunworks is also of similar styling but I am not sure who makes that one, it had some decent reviews though. There are also some high end replications of this Bowie as well, though they fall quite far out of my price range.



If you do a google search for that particular knife, there are a few websites that look like they might still carry it, it is spendy though....
I have looked at the Outrider Bowie too, but again, not crazy about stainless and the handle is a bit out of period I think. Thank you for the input and picture though. It does look good. I am looking at Hen and Rooster now.

Thanks all for the input. It is greatly appreciated.

I went back and re-read your original post--how the heck did I miss the fact that you are doing Civil War reenactment!? Sorry, I would have to agree that my suggestion doesn't really fit with that. I would definitely suggest keeping an eye out on eBay, but you MIGHT be able to find someone willing to make you one for that price, but that would be tough.