South Texas pawn shop find about 6-8 years
ago. No markings, no sheath.
Thought it was alot of iron for $8.00 bucks.
ago. No markings, no sheath.
Thought it was alot of iron for $8.00 bucks.
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Bowie Knives
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Not really considered a Bowie but a good blade
story.
Was invited to a South Texas deer hunt near 10 years
or so ago.
The stand I hunted is/was about 30 miles from the border
as the crow fly's.
Someone had been in the stand a few days earlier and
actually, built a small fire in the corner of the stand.
Anway when I climbed down, I found this under the stand.
story.
Was invited to a South Texas deer hunt near 10 years
or so ago.
The stand I hunted is/was about 30 miles from the border
as the crow fly's.
Someone had been in the stand a few days earlier and
actually, built a small fire in the corner of the stand.
Anway when I climbed down, I found this under the stand.
S&WshooterFIN
Member
Alas, the largest Bowie Knife I own only has a 7-⅜" Blade...
It's a Buck 120 General, so it's nothing too fancy either.
My Buck with 2nd Coy/Finbatt/Unifil logo
I don't use it, becauce I have PUUKKO
Its only a memory of Libamon 1994-1995
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OP
I only have a few "Bowie” knives but my favorite is this Dixie repro of the famous "Musso Bowie”. That knife was bought in the 1970s by Joseph Musso who later cleaned it and found the letters "JB" and a small star in the guard. Not stamped but put in when it was cast. Period of manufacture estimated ae 1830. Bowie was a Texas Colonel so the common star used by officers suggests it might have been Bowie's last knife. It was the version used in the latest "The Alamo". I'm not saying it's Bowie's, but I love the look of it.
Great knife, and I like the story too. Is that considered a Natchez style knife?
Larry
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Thanks! I'm going to have to get me one of those eventually.
My Buck with 2nd Coy/Finbatt/Unifil logo
I don't use it, becauce I have PUUKKO
Its only a memory of Libamon 1994-1995
Very nice.
Scharfschuetzer
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I'm not a huge fan of big knives, but I do use them now and then when chasing boars behind hounds.
I've also brought a few jungle knives back from countries that I served in. These were mostly used as machetes by the locals. Two of them were made from vehicle leaf springs so they're not Randles by any means.
I've also brought a few jungle knives back from countries that I served in. These were mostly used as machetes by the locals. Two of them were made from vehicle leaf springs so they're not Randles by any means.
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VoodooSan
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Wellllllllll, since you asked for pics.....
This is just a start.....I'll post more later if there's still interest....
This is just a start.....I'll post more later if there's still interest....
OP
We definitely need a better look at the one that got bloodied by that boar.
Larry
Wellllllllll, since you asked for pics.....
This is just a start.....I'll post more later if there's still interest....
VoodooSan, these 2 replicate Jim Bowie's first Bowie knife don't they? There is unquestionably still interest! Show us what you have and tell us their stories.
Larry
VoodooSan
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Larry, there has been SO much written about the "original" Bowie knife, that it's very hard to determine if anything is a "genuine" replication. Rezin Bowie supposedly described it at essentially a large butcher knife, without a handguard. But again, no one really knows for sure.
Their stories are all pretty much the same: 1) I simply LOVE bowies, and 2) I've been a cowboy action shooter for over twenty years, and a big bowie stuck in my right boot has always been an aspect of my costuming. I started out buying knives from makers after seeing their work in magazines, or in their catalogs, and conducted business via snail-mail. Then, back in the 80s, I began attending the BLADE Show in Atlanta, which provided me with innumerable opportunities to feed my addiction. <g>
As for those first five, they were made by, in order, "Cable" Joe Allen, Dan Brock (Plowshare Forge), another Dan Brock, Michael Sanders (using Alabama damascus), and finally, the late Argentinian maker, Ruben Calo.
On to new ones!
Craig Camerer's Blue and Amber Waves Bowie
Craig's D-Guard Bowie
Craig's Stag Bowie
Brazilian maker Francisco Ferrari
Jeff Hollet Model 2
That's all I (currently) own in the 10-or-more range!
Their stories are all pretty much the same: 1) I simply LOVE bowies, and 2) I've been a cowboy action shooter for over twenty years, and a big bowie stuck in my right boot has always been an aspect of my costuming. I started out buying knives from makers after seeing their work in magazines, or in their catalogs, and conducted business via snail-mail. Then, back in the 80s, I began attending the BLADE Show in Atlanta, which provided me with innumerable opportunities to feed my addiction. <g>
As for those first five, they were made by, in order, "Cable" Joe Allen, Dan Brock (Plowshare Forge), another Dan Brock, Michael Sanders (using Alabama damascus), and finally, the late Argentinian maker, Ruben Calo.
On to new ones!
Craig Camerer's Blue and Amber Waves Bowie
Craig's D-Guard Bowie
Craig's Stag Bowie
Brazilian maker Francisco Ferrari
Jeff Hollet Model 2
That's all I (currently) own in the 10-or-more range!
bill-in-texas
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My Bowie knife isn’t anything extraordinary, but I like to tell the story of how it was given to me.
In late 1989, when I was a short-timer in the Army, my platoon got a new platoon sergeant. As an E-5, I was one of his squad leaders in the HHC 81mm Mortar Platoon. SFC “D,” I’ll call him, had just rotated back to Fort Bragg from a unit in Germany.
He told us that when he was in Division prior to going to Germany he had dealt with a trophy shop on Yadkin Road (just off base). This shop would take a Western Bowie knife and engrave it for presentation to (exiting) troopers. If we were interested, SFC “D” continued, he would start that up again so outgoing soldiers could have something to hang on their “love me” wall back home. Of course, we would all have to pony up a few dollars to cover the cost, but hey… eventually it’ll be YOUR TURN, right?
Well, yours truly was first in line to ETS (End Term of Service). Everyone threw in their contribution and my “trophy” was presented to me not long thereafter in front of a platoon formation, I believe the day before I left Bragg.
I kept in touch with my Army buds after I got home. As it turned out, SFC “D” was sent to another unit before a second Bowie knife could be presented.
I became the lone recipient of the engraved, hoo-rah, airborne! Bowie knife. Heh heh heh 
-Bill
In late 1989, when I was a short-timer in the Army, my platoon got a new platoon sergeant. As an E-5, I was one of his squad leaders in the HHC 81mm Mortar Platoon. SFC “D,” I’ll call him, had just rotated back to Fort Bragg from a unit in Germany.
He told us that when he was in Division prior to going to Germany he had dealt with a trophy shop on Yadkin Road (just off base). This shop would take a Western Bowie knife and engrave it for presentation to (exiting) troopers. If we were interested, SFC “D” continued, he would start that up again so outgoing soldiers could have something to hang on their “love me” wall back home. Of course, we would all have to pony up a few dollars to cover the cost, but hey… eventually it’ll be YOUR TURN, right?
Well, yours truly was first in line to ETS (End Term of Service). Everyone threw in their contribution and my “trophy” was presented to me not long thereafter in front of a platoon formation, I believe the day before I left Bragg.
I kept in touch with my Army buds after I got home. As it turned out, SFC “D” was sent to another unit before a second Bowie knife could be presented.
I became the lone recipient of the engraved, hoo-rah, airborne! Bowie knife. Heh heh heh -Bill
1911haulic
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My Bowie knife isn’t anything extraordinary, but I like to tell the story of how it was given to me.
In late 1989, when I was a short-timer in the Army, my platoon got a new platoon sergeant. As an E-5, I was one of his squad leaders in the HHC 81mm Mortar Platoon. SFC “D,” I’ll call him, had just rotated back to Fort Bragg from a unit in Germany.
He told us that when he was in Division prior to going to Germany he had dealt with a trophy shop on Yadkin Road (just off base). This shop would take a Western Bowie knife and engrave it for presentation to (exiting) troopers. If we were interested, SFC “D” continued, he would start that up again so outgoing soldiers could have something to hang on their “love me” wall back home. Of course, we would all have to pony up a few dollars to cover the cost, but hey… eventually it’ll be YOUR TURN, right?
Well, yours truly was first in line to ETS (End Term of Service). Everyone threw in their contribution and my “trophy” was presented to me not long thereafter in front of a platoon formation, I believe the day before I left Bragg.
I kept in touch with my Army buds after I got home. As it turned out, SFC “D” was sent to another unit before a second Bowie knife could be presented.
-Bill
Bill, that IS a great story. Earlier I said that I had bought a Bowie knife and was waiting for it's arrival. I got it yesterday, and it looks very similar to yours, probably the same make and model. Mine is a Vietnam era Western W49. It is in great shape. The sheath is missing the leather retaining strap for the handle, and original brown leather dangler has been replaced. But, I'm sure those would be easy fixes.
My plan though is to have it made into MY perfect Bowie knife. I want to find someone to replace the rosewood handles with a Sambar Stag crown, similar to some shown in this thread. I am also thinking about making the sheath so it is worn on a leather over the shoulder strap. That would be the perfect "mountain man" Bowie knife.
I emailed a guy I have used before, knowing he is extremely busy, but haven't heard anything back yet. Keep 'em coming, they are really cool.
Larry
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CALREB: I do like the Voorhis Iron Mistress, cool knife! I noticed what looks like a Case XX bowie in your knife wheel. Is it a WWII original, or a repro? The Case XX that I got from my Dad is shown above in Post #28. If it's an original, although the polished blade looks nice, you removed 80 years of patina and a lot of its value! That's a shame. However, if it's a repro, no harm done. Enjoy!
OP
I got my Western W49 Bowie Knife with rosewood handles, pictured in post #72 above, and now have the perfect (to me) Sambar Stag Crown to use as the new handle. When I tried to contact my knife guy, he isn't accepting orders until October.
So, do any of you folks have any suggestions for who I can use? Thanks.
Larry
So, do any of you folks have any suggestions for who I can use? Thanks.
Larry
jag312
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boykinlp , a few more, since its raining out. Hawg Rider, it is an original Case Bowie, just not from WW2. Its the oldest of 3 I have just an XX with no dots probably from 60s . Later one with box and Danl Boone, they still make that knife today I believe. Case V-42 from 1992, 1998 version in the wheel photo.I wish I had a first issue. Al Mar Shadow stiletto, Al Mar Quest 3, Fox stiletto, SW Texas Ranger by Taylor. I put the MOREY MK 1 in as a joke. You can look them up produced by a Sailor for Desert Storm, or so it says. I bought 10 or 15 on ebay for 5 dollars a piece years ago. Gave a bunch to friends with the advise not to drop it or use it, I bent the blade on one trying to cut a piece of wood, then broke the handle trying to stick it in the ground. REALLY cheap junk. People still buy them for good money because of the write up. If you want a good all around knife the Cold Steel Recon Scout is a very good knife. Not too big, Thick blade made like a tank. Try to find an older Carbon V one. Case Stiletto V-42 commerative.
Boykinlp if you want to get a big bowie type knife the cold steel Chaos Bowie is a monster over 10" blade. You can find them for under 70.00 now. More like a short sword with a D guard. Last is above the door of my shop. Have a tub of military knives/bayonets somewhere. If I find them will post. Collected knives for years. ?? What for , just always liked big knives.
Boykinlp if you want to get a big bowie type knife the cold steel Chaos Bowie is a monster over 10" blade. You can find them for under 70.00 now. More like a short sword with a D guard. Last is above the door of my shop. Have a tub of military knives/bayonets somewhere. If I find them will post. Collected knives for years. ?? What for , just always liked big knives.
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Wyatt Burp
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I don’t know but to me the blade style is pure “Bowie” as I visualize them. Many others posted her do, too, though different handles and guards. Look up “Musso Bowie” and you might find something about it.When a lab analyzed the blade they determined how it was forged.
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kraynky
Member
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CALREB,
I now have a Bowie knife, the Western W49, and have a very nice Sambar Stag Crown to make a new handle for it. I just need to find someone to do the work. Remove the rosewood handles, grind or cut down the tang, install the stag crown handle, and finish it all.
Larry
I now have a Bowie knife, the Western W49, and have a very nice Sambar Stag Crown to make a new handle for it. I just need to find someone to do the work. Remove the rosewood handles, grind or cut down the tang, install the stag crown handle, and finish it all.
Larry
Wyatt Burp
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Great Story. Your knife looks like the fancier version of the “Western” brand Bowie. My big sister’s boyfriend gave me one in the 70s and at least one other was posted here. The Westerns were the most accessible affordable big Bowie since at least the 60s. I think “Lurch” used one in “Butch Cassidy..” and two in the David Carradine/Cole Younger knife fight in “The Long Riders”. Here’s that fight right here….My Bowie knife isn’t anything extraordinary, but I like to tell the story of how it was given to me.
In late 1989, when I was a short-timer in the Army, my platoon got a new platoon sergeant. As an E-5, I was one of his squad leaders in the HHC 81mm Mortar Platoon. SFC “D,” I’ll call him, had just rotated back to Fort Bragg from a unit in Germany.
He told us that when he was in Division prior to going to Germany he had dealt with a trophy shop on Yadkin Road (just off base). This shop would take a Western Bowie knife and engrave it for presentation to (exiting) troopers. If we were interested, SFC “D” continued, he would start that up again so outgoing soldiers could have something to hang on their “love me” wall back home. Of course, we would all have to pony up a few dollars to cover the cost, but hey… eventually it’ll be YOUR TURN, right?
Well, yours truly was first in line to ETS (End Term of Service). Everyone threw in their contribution and my “trophy” was presented to me not long thereafter in front of a platoon formation, I believe the day before I left Bragg.
I kept in touch with my Army buds after I got home. As it turned out, SFC “D” was sent to another unit before a second Bowie knife could be presented.
-Bill
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