Traditional big bowie (or any other type) recommendations

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Hi there (first post btw so moderators please don't eat me up, I have read the rules, or at least tried to)

I'm currently shopping around for a big traditional bowie knife and have found the silver stag big bowie of which I am contemplating on buying. However I like to do a lot of research before I make a purchase since my last "big" splurge on a knife has resulted in never ending disappointment (if anyone wants to hear the sob story don't hesitate to ask).


Does anyone know of any other manufactures that produce a similar style of knife made from traditional materials that won't end in disappointment (again) or have experience with the silver stag big bowie.


I would appreciate any info or recommendations or useful info that people may have.

Many thanks

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If it isn't too modern for your taste, you could try the Outback by Down Under Knives in Australia. Basically a Crocodile Dundee copy. 440C blade steel, brass and stacked leather handle, and a leather sheath. They seem to be well made. They offer other styles too.
 
Welcome. I am not sure what you are talking about. I found Silver Stag Knives. I didn't find their Bowie, I wouldn't call their knives completely traditional, and, in my opinion, there was something not quite right about their site.

If you can tell us what you mean by "traditional," what you mean by "Bowie", however much you would like to spend, and what you want to do with the knife....we can help you .:thumbup:
 
amflud said:
If it isn't too modern for your taste, you could try the Outback by Down Under Knives in Australia. Basically a Crocodile Dundee copy. 440C blade steel, brass and stacked leather handle, and a leather sheath. They seem to be well made. They offer other styles too.
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They have a notoriously bad reputation. There was just another thread recently about how "shady" they are.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1298361-Crocodile-Dundee-Knives-Would-You-Pack-and-Use-One/page2?highlight=dundee
 
Thanks for the welcome, I guess when I mean traditional I mean in regards to the construction. Usually a wood or some type of bone or antler for the handle usually finished with a leather sheath. Bowie as in a clip point blade and seeing as I am not in a job with that great of a disposable income I would be realistic in the realms of up to $200.

I know I might sound picky and I probably am and potentially my vision (knife) isn't quite a reality.
 
I have heard about them and thought about them, apparently they are a Finnish company with close to no ties to my homeland (Australia) apart from the names of the knives and they are made somewhere in Asia which could be anywhere. Their quality control is a bit of a mixed bag from the review I have read. But i have thought about them.

Thanks for the suggestion. :)
 
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ZACK-249 said:
Thanks for the welcome, I guess when I mean traditional I mean in regards to the construction. Usually a wood or some type of bone or antler for the handle usually finished with a leather sheath. Bowie as in a clip point blade and seeing as I am not in a job with that great of a disposable income I would be realistic in the realms of up to $200.

I know I might sound picky and I probably am and potentially my vision (knife) isn't quite a reality.
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A knife like that for that price is VERY available. (Though a clip point isn't historically correct....but that's just me being picky!).

You will get help, but be patient, it is a holiday weekend in the US, so many are driving, outside barbecuing, or are already drinking beer and shooting off fireworks. :)
 
I'm in no rush, in fact the longer the better (save more money) but thank you for the help so far.

Its the Independance Day (average film my opinion) holiday I assume with the 4th of July, we do the same on Straya Day; barbies, fireworks and excessively drinking.
 
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Cold Steel Trail Master or Recon Scout can be found in your price range if you look around. Either can be handsomely re-handled in material of your choice. Excellent steel.
 
Unfortunately I don't have any actual experience with the Silver Stag knives, although I did drool over the Silver Stag Big Bowie for years in my late teens early twenties.

Hopefully someone who has actual experience with the knife or the company can chime in. It is a good looking knife.

Here's a picture for folks that don't know what the knife looks like.
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The Buck 119 or 120 are both available with wooden handles,and they are reasonably priced.
 
abbydaddy said:
Unfortunately I don't have any actual experience with the Silver Stag knives, although I did drool over the Silver Stag Big Bowie for years in my late teens early twenties.

Hopefully someone who has actual experience with the knife or the company can chime in. It is a good looking knife.

Here's a picture for folks that don't know what the knife looks like.
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Yeah, its a great looking knife and I also really dig that leather sheath with the snap,
 
Cold steel Laredo sk5
10.5" of good ol' o1 steel
Doesn't get much more traditional style wise.
 
strategy9 said:
Cold steel Laredo sk5
10.5" of good ol' o1 steel
Doesn't get much more traditional style wise.
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Sorry which material is it made of SK5 or O1 sorry? And here in Australia Cold Steel's products, or most of them are quite expensive
 
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