In Honor of James Bowie -- post 'em!

[quinn]

James Bowie gave his life at the Alamo fighting for Texas independence 182 years ago this week. The Alamo fell on March 6th, 1836.

Ironically, until the most recent state legislative session Texans were specifically prohibited from carrying a "Bowie" knife anywhere off their property... the term "Bowie" was used in the law.

This lovely Damascus Bowie style knife was a Christmas preent from my wife. I cannot find any maker's mark. Think I'll strap it on and walk around in front of the Alamo...

 

[jag312]

If I was in San Antonio, I'd be carrying this.

 

[6518John]

Excellent historical discussion of the Bowie knife with one of the earliest known examples.

http://www.historicarkansas.org/Exhibits/knife-gallery

 

[Xfuzz]

Puma bowie and Case Bowie...

 

[BearBio]

Marble's Coffin Bowie:
https://image.ibb.co/jdDyyS/DSC07210.jpg

Unknown Maker Damascus Bowie with scrimmed handle:
https://image.ibb.co/fusvXv/DSC04742.jpg

Mike Leach Bowie--hippo tusk handle with a Colt Signature Walker
https://image.ibb.co/cK0okF/DSC03649.jpg

Randall Number One:
https://image.ibb.co/bTsFza/005.jpg

 

[Warren Sear]

Here's what I have, with home made sheath...

 

[Rio Laxas]

They don't have the traditional Bowie blade grind, but I reckon these are close enough.

Randall Model 14

Randall 12-9 #14 Grind

 

[Chubbo]

Home brewed Bowie

Here is my only, "Bowie" knife, a "Coffin Bowie". I made it, many years ago from a high carbon steel, knife blank, that I purchased from a Store, in Ohio, that catered to black powder enthusiasts. I used ebony for the scales, bronze for the hilt, and 3/16" brass welding rod, for the scale, and hilt pins. I built the display stand, of Sycamore wood, the sheath from 5/32" cow hide, and, hand sewed it with, waxed cotton lacing twine. I wanted a "home brewed" look. The knife is 3/16" thick, X 1 11/16" wide, X 11 5/8" long. It might be a little short to suit Bowie, but, it might make him grin, a little. I hope so.

Chubbo

 

[ISCS Yoda]

I'll post a picture of my real Bowie tomorrow - after I take the picture, of course. So, for today, Remember the Alamo!! - here's my pocket Bowie.

 

[nate-dogg]

I recently sold nearly my entire collection of knives. Only have a few left and this is currently my only bowie.

 

[Jdavis]

Remington branded Bowie knife made by Bear & Son

 

[loc n load]

Bowies

I am a fan of Bowie’s, here are three of mine.
First one is a Bagwell gambler, middle is a Cold Steel Laredo and the one on the right is a Bagwell Fortress ( my favorite).
I teach edged weapons for law enforcement, defense and applications. I routinely carry one of the big blades under a polo shirt or sweat shirt, simply to make a point, when teaching these classes. I have custom made kydex IWB sheaths for all of these.
These Bowie’s are razor sharp and serious cutting tools. As a fighting knife they are a fearsome weapon.
I put my 6” 28 in the photo for scale.

 

[Charlie Foxtrott]

I have a few Randall made Bowies.

And I have a confederate Randall Bowie showing up next month.

 

[Kiwi cop]

A Kiwi made Bowie knife

I bought this Damascus steel Bowie from, IIRC, Wellington NZ where it had been locally made to include in my CAS costume. I have never had it sharpened, although I suppose I should one day. But the thought of making that steel with sharpening marks gives me the shivers when I think about it.

 

[roscoepc]

Bowie Knife's... I love 'em!! Alway's wanted one but could never find one that was quite what I wanted..

Until I saw Rambo III.....

It's supposed to be a modified Bowie design I believe but I fell in love with the looks and after I actually handled the knife I said I gotta git one!!!

I bought the knife to use and I have which explains the scratches and such on it. Great to use out in the woods hunting and handy on a fishing trip and at work also!!

One of the Best knife's I ever bought!!

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Molon Labbe Santa Anna.

What did Davey Crocket say when he looked over the top of the fort that morning?
"I didn't know we were pouring concrete today!"

 

[lawandorder]

All gone by now , pyre burning .

They will never be forgotten as long as any man is left alive that loves liberty .

 

[crazyphil]

Had it so long I don't even remember where I got the Solingen blade,
but I made the grip out of a pick handle. At only 12" overall, it just
barely meets specs as a Bowie. My old Dad said "It ain't much for looks,
but it's Hell for strong".

 

[SuperMan]

Bowies are my favorite style of knife...the kukri being the second...
Unknown Custom
CFK
Cold Steel Laredo USA made Carbon V
Randall Model 14
Ka-Bar first edition Navy SEAL knife that I have had since the 1960s...supposed to be a contact overrun..

 

[SuperMan]

The folder is a Camillus CUDA MAXX 5.5...the other knife is a Ka-Bar first edition Navy SEAL knife that has a 5.5" blade... The folder is big but so slim it fits in a pocket or IWB...

..also the knife on the left is a Cold Steel Perfect Balance Thrower...very old 1950s design that CS started making again. It is also a great chopper and can be used as camp knife for spliiting kindling and food prep...for $20 it is hard to beat.