Western Style Knife

Shrike9 · Mar 16, 2000

I'm getting a western style holster and belt http://www.tombstonegunleather.com/TL_07.html (the crossdraw rig) and need a good knife to complete the rig. I'll be getting the sheath made the same time as the rig so everything will blend in togeather. The knife needs to be somthing under $150 and a good solid camp knife.

What do you suggest for knives???

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PhilL · Mar 16, 2000

Shrike, looks like a very nice rig, you've got a lot of choices in the $150 price range. Can we get some more info as to what you're looking for; handle material, blade length and shape or have you seen anything close to what you're looking for?

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Shrike9 · Mar 16, 2000

You got me on what I am looking for, that's why I'm being a pest and dumping that on this forum

I'll be carrying a S&W 629 44mag while out camping, 4 wheeling, hunting and who knows what else.

I'm looking for somthing shorter than 7" that won't rust to bad when exposed to rain, snow or any other crapy weather. I'm semi partial to the clip point. As far as handles go I'm open to anything and everything that will look good and be comfortable when using.

I'm mainly looking for a good looking functional knife and open to any and all ideas.

PhilL · Mar 16, 2000

You said under $150, I hope you don't mind something way under?
I don't own one of these, but I did a search here a while back and they are quality knives, stainless steel, with a very nice period look. I'm planning on getting their Boot dagger in stag.
Take a look at the Bowie and the Bowie Hunter, let me know if I'm warm? http://www.blowoutknives.com/cgi-bin/miva?Merchant/merchant.mv+Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=blowoutknives&Category_Code=Linder

DaveJ · Mar 17, 2000

Check out what Bob Miller of Holly Knives has to offer. www.daytona2000.com/knives

DaveJ

Shrike9 · Mar 17, 2000

Phil, the link does not work.

Ok, so I really want a Bowe to ballance out the 44 mag

The Holly Knives look extremly good, How do they perform????

knzn · Mar 17, 2000

Have you ever checked out the Dillon precision catolog? They have a knife called the Bagwell Bowie, made by the ontario knife co. It is supposed to fit right in with the cowboy action crowd. http://www.dillonprecision.com/template/p.cfm?maj=27&min=4&dyn=1&

PhilL · Mar 17, 2000

Try it again it works, it's a little slow to load, but I just tried it.

DaveJ · Mar 17, 2000

The Holly knives are made to be working knives. I have several bowies and one more on the way and I haven't really used any of them yet. I also have a small drop-point that I use on birds and small game and haven't had to sharpen it yet. Have done several rabbits and squirrels and a few snow geese. I like the knives. Whether I will actually use all my bowies as camp knives, probably not but I will surely use at least a couple of them. I think the Mr. Miller does a job worth more than he charges. Also, before I bought my first one from him I asked about return policy, etc. He replied that he has never had one returned but if I didn't like what he made he would either make another one to replace it or give a refund. I am sure you won't have any problem with the service or the quality.

DaveJ