Suggestions for Crocodile Dundee knife (Timber Rattler alternative)

Backer BK 9. Doesn't have the upswept clip point, but can be so modified. Blade is coated which offers some rust protection. Under $100.
 
dogbertius said:
Has anyone had any luck finding a good bowie style knife that can stand up to a lot of abuse? ... Still, I miss having that knife, both for its weight, and its form factor (massive pommel so the heavy thing doesn't fly out of your hand, large 12" upswept clip point, the fact it can cleave through almost anything). Has anyone found a good similar "Crocodile Dundee" style blade? I was considering the Cold Steel Marauder, but it's neither big nor heavy enough, and their more expensive Bowie knives start upwards of $700.

Thanks!
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What's more important to you? A good bowie style knife, or something that looks like the knife from Crocodile Dundee? Those are not necessarily the same thing, as demonstrated by your 20 buck rust bucket.

Either way is fine.
 
marcinek said:
What's more important to you? A good bowie style knife, or something that looks like the knife from Crocodile Dundee? Those are not necessarily the same thing, as demonstrated by your 20 buck rust bucket.

Either way is fine.
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Not so much the style, more about functionality. I wanted something with at least an 11" clip point that doesn't rust, and I prefer a bit of a heavier knife so it can crush and chop thicker branches better.
 
dogbertius said:
Not so much the style, more about functionality. I wanted something with at least an 11" clip point that doesn't rust, and I prefer a bit of a heavier knife so it can crush and chop thicker branches better.
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I'd go with either the Ontario SP10 Spec Plus Marine Raider @ about 60 US or the similarly priced KaBar Large Heavy Bowie.
 
dogbertius said:
I decided to drop $20 on a Timber Rattler Western Outlaw Bowie (http://www.budk.com/product/Timber-Rattler-Western-Outlaw-Bowie-Knife/157228.uts), and found it to be awesome for hunting.....
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Just curious here, but how so?

And by the by, cold steel's bowies do NOT start at $700. Not even close. In fact I'd be hard pressed to think of a single product they've ever sold that cost that much!

I'd second the condor and spec plus suggestions. I think you would be very happy with either.
 
You don't have to buy the San Mai version, its available in SK5 (I believe) as well. For 700$ I'd rather go custom.
I can recommend the Viper Carnera for about 200$, 9,5" blade, D2 steel, made in Italy. It has a great handle for chopping, the coated version should be quite rust resistant and it bites deep with the FFG.
 
dogbertius said:
It had good length (almost a 12" blade), was surprisingly sharp, and made quick work of field dressing a buck. You could also pry/crush just about anything with it when chopping branches and growth out of the way.

As for the price on Cold Steel Bowie knives, the one I want starts above the $700.00 mark. They offer other Bowie knives for less, but I can confirm I'm not exaggerating on the price: http://www.coldsteel.com/Product/16ABSJ/NATCHEZ_BOWIE.aspx
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You better hone your shopping skills:

http://www.bladehq.com/cat--All-Items--1--1--search=Cold+steel+Natchez?x=-716&y=-63

Same knife is $450, or diff steel it's under $200.
 
dogbertius said:
It had good length (almost a 12" blade), was surprisingly sharp, and made quick work of field dressing a buck. You could also pry/crush just about anything with it when chopping branches and growth out of the way.

As for the price on Cold Steel Bowie knives, the one I want starts above the $700.00 mark. They offer other Bowie knives for less, but I can confirm I'm not exaggerating on the price: http://www.coldsteel.com/Product/16ABSJ/NATCHEZ_BOWIE.aspx
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Well I'm still very puzzled how it would even be possible to field dress a buck with a 12" blade.... The one I use is a hair under 3". I've seen a friend of mine attempt it with a 9" blade, because he insisted...against my protests. It was not pretty. Mangled busted guts and partially digested stinking nastiness everywhere! I laughed my arse off! Then helped him wash the guts off of the carcass.

Ya know, you really don't have to buy from cold steel. In fact, I'd be willing to guess practically nobody does. Try the big river website.
 
Ka-Bar Big Heavy Bowie. I also have the rust bucket knife (had the same problems) and the Ka-Bar is a fantastic knife.
 
dogbertius said:
A bowie is impractical, yes, but I had honed it to shaving sharpness. Just gave the thing a good whack (like swinging a short machete) below the sternum, and carved out around the genitals, and it kept on slicing without me having to saw into it. The rest I usually pull out until I need to cut some tendon and tissue.
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Well, yes that's impractical. I usually just cut around their bootyhole, make a very shallow cut all the way up the front to the rib cage (like zipping them open), then reach my hand (holding my small knife) up in there as far as I can get it and sever the windpipe. Then it's a simple matter of rolling all that crap onto the ground. Smaller knives are great for field dressing. Try it sometime, you'll probably like it.

I'm glad you found a design of knife you really like. I hope you can find one that matches it close enough that you'll be happy with it. All the fellas have thrown out some great suggestions so far. Whatever you choose, good luck.
 
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