My Bowie collection has started.

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Big Ugly Tall Texan

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The Bear MGC arrived the other day. I got my Mavica back and replaced the floppy disc drive on the putey, so here are a couple of photos:

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The grips are advertised as Indian stag bone.

The blade is large a bit over nine inches long, and its purty...

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...even if I'm not.
 
BUG,
Great looking Bowie.That second picture scared the hell out of me,I spit coffee.
Will you be doing a review,how it cuts and where is it's balance point? :confused:

Doug:)
 
If you're interested in bowie type knives that are not overly expensive, and of good quality, may I suggest browsing the Linder catalogue (solingen-made section) - some nice offerings in the $100-200 range. At least the Knife Center, World Knives and Discount Knives sell them online.
 
leatherbird said:
BUG,
Great looking Bowie.That second picture scared the hell out of me,I spit coffee.
Will you be doing a review,how it cuts and where is it's balance point? :confused:

Doug:)
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The knife was sharp enough out of the box that you cannot handle it carelessly without running the risk of getting cut. It is not shaving sharp. It did cut a piece of paper that was held loosely. The balance point, as well as I can tell, is at the crossguard.

The false edge is not sharp, but looks like it could be sharpened fairly easily. I am sad to say knife sharpening is not one of my strong points.

I am completely satisfied with the knife and the price... $77 plus $7.95 S&H.
 
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