Bowie Knives

[Hognfrog]

My Knife

Eye Brand, Carl Schlieper, Solingen, Germany.

Back Story: When I was a USAF Medic stationed in N/E Thailand in 1967, I volunteered to work in Civic Action (think Peace Corps) In a remote village. I was not allowed to wear a uniform or carry any type military weapon. I purchased this knife at the Base Exchange and carried it for the 11 1/2 months in the middle of the Jungle. I still carry it when I travel anywhere overnight, not openly, but it is with me either in my luggage or in my truck.
It is heavy and very very sharp and has served me well on many camping trips.

 

[OLDSTER]

George Herters' "World Famous" Improved Bowie.

 

[rkwood]

It's that time of the year...

 

[Echo40]

Nice picture, but I feel that it's a missed opportunity to have them both holding the Jack Crain LSX knives from Predator when Stallone should be holding the Jimmy Lile Mission 1 Knife from First Blood.

 

[Hawg Rider]

Way back in June when I originally posted (Post #28), I forgot that I had another bowie knife hiding in the gun safe. I have a S&W bowie that's part of my 1973 Texas Ranger Commemorative set and serialized to match the Model 19-3. It's a very nice bowie, though the handle is not the most comfortable for my big mitts. I'm the second owner, and the first owner had not only shot the revolver but he also sharpened the bowie. No big deal in either case since I'm not a commemorative collector and I intended to shoot the 19-3 anyway.

 

[Kitgun]

Randall Airman, small but quincentennial type Bowie blade.

 

[boykinlp]

Well, I bought a Vietnam era Western W49 Bowie knife, and found a really nice piece of Sambar Stag Crown to get It rehandled with. After getting that done, I aged the blade by using ketchup to force patina. The last step was to get a custom sheath made. Since the Bowie knife is so large, I wanted a sheath with a shoulder carry strap.

I contacted forum member Wyatt Burp and told him basically what I wanted. Matt, drew up a fantastic design and went to work. I got the sheath yesterday, and it turned out to be just what I wanted. It holds the knife very securely, and the shoulder strap was made with a buckle, so it can be adjusted quite a bit for different sized folks. Made of leather, faux gator skin, and nickel silver spots. Now my perfect, to me, Mountain Man Bowie Knife Rig is complete. Matt did a terrific job on it! Here is a picture of the rig. Thanks again, Matt.
Larry

 

[eveled]

Closest I have to a Bowie. Randall Buxton Fighter.

 

[Wyatt Burp]

Well, I bought a Vietnam era Western W49 Bowie knife, and found a really nice piece of Sambar Stag Crown to get It rehandled with. After getting that done, I aged the blade by using ketchup to force patina. The last step was to get a custom sheath made. Since the Bowie knife is so large, I wanted a sheath with a shoulder carry strap.

I contacted forum member Wyatt Burp and told him basically what I wanted. Matt, drew up a fantastic design and went to work. I got the sheath yesterday, and it turned out to be just what I wanted. It holds the knife very securely, and the shoulder strap was made with a buckle, so it can be adjusted quite a bit for different sized folks. Made of leather, faux gator skin, and nickel silver spots. Now my perfect, to me, Mountain Man Bowie Knife Rig is complete. Matt did a terrific job on it! Here is a picture of the rig. Thanks again, Matt.
Larry

Thanks, Larry. Like I said, this was a fun project where everything just went right without glitches. Here's before it was put together and also the back showing the strap attachment. I put a leather spacer between that piece and the sheath to make a little more room for the hand guard so it wouldn't push against it much. That a Colt Sheriff's Model holster half done. Made for future sale.

 

[Hawg Rider]

Really nice work, Matt (aka Wyatt Burp)! I have a local buddy that does some pretty good leather work...mostly knife sheathes and other leather goods for primitive events like the Alafia River Rendezvous here in Florida, but also holsters and belts. Here's a couple of examples: a sheath for my Cattaraugus pinned stag knife (passed down in my family since ~1900); a bullhide sheath for my modern Bowie; and a sheath for my tomahawk. The holster shown with my Cattaraugus is a Bob Mernickle carved crossdraw holster made for my .44 HE 3rd Model (Wolf and Klar Model of 1926). The bowie sheath is designed to be worn in the small of the back at ~45 degree angle. Larry, I totally agree, your Mountain Man Bowie Set is now complete! Enjoy!

 

[Wyatt Burp]

Really nice work, Matt (aka Wyatt Burp)! I have a local buddy that does some pretty good leather work...mostly knife sheathes and other leather goods for primitive events like the Alafia River Rendezvous here in Florida, but also holsters and belts. Here's a couple of examples: a sheath for my Cattaraugus pinned stag knife (passed down in my family since ~1900); a bullhide sheath for my modern Bowie; and a sheath for my tomahawk. The holster shown with my Cattaraugus is a Bob Mernickle carved crossdraw holster made for my .44 HE 3rd Model (Wolf and Klar Model of 1926). The bowie sheath is designed to be worn in the small of the back at ~45 degree angle. Larry, I totally agree, your Mountain Man Bowie Set is now complete! Enjoy!

That's some excellent work. I like the use of antler caps on the sheaths. And very cool ax sheath. I was sent some beat up chunks of ax sheath leather and asked to make a new one. I was given exact measurements of the ax and made a quick mock up model.

 

[Hawg Rider]

Sweet! Again, really nice work. Sorry, I guess we kind of highjacked this thread. I asked my buddy to make my 'hawk sheath modular with ties so that I could mount it on backpacks, belts, horses, or almost anything else.

 

[Rick Bowles]

For all you Randall fans here's a complete matching set of Randall's big Bowies. Each of these knives feature center cut Elephant ivory ans .999 pure silver hardware.

 

[SnidelyWhiplash]

I have this Randall Bowie...maybe a few others but no pics.

 

[6518John]

For all you Randall fans here's a complete matching set of Randall's big Bowies. Each of these knives feature center cut Elephant ivory ans .999 pure silver hardware.

The most magnificent knife set I have ever seen.

 

[BAM-BAM]

Before kids I had a Cold Steel Trail Master Bowie with stag scales..... a wall hanger with my 1887 Winchester 1885 low wall. Traded it off for a Cold Steel SRK and another smaller blade.

Closest I've got today, after too many episodes of "The Walking Dead", I picked up a Hogue EX-F01 a few years back

 

[Rick Bowles]

I have this Randall Bowie...maybe a few others but no pics.

Want some?!

 

[SnidelyWhiplash]

Thanks but no thanks right now, Rick! I think your last couple of Christmases have been good because of me.

 

[Echo40]

A new Bowie Knife for the New Year!

The KABAR USSF Knife!

The (un)official knife of the United States Space Force! Featuring a 7" 1095 CroVan Carbon Steel Blade with a corrosion-resistant gray powder coat finish and a skyblue kraton handle.

Yes, the always innovative KABAR has taken it upon themselves to update the iconic USMC Fighting Knife for the modern era using modern materials better suited for the needs of the USSF.

Some might say that this was unnecessary or even downright silly because the USSF is a developmental branch of the U.S. Military which exists for the purpose of scientific discovery and technological advancement as opposed to warfare, but as said technology advances and interstellar travel becomes possible, focus will obviously shift towards the development of weaponry to defend the United States of Planet Earth from interstellar threats, so I for one applaud KABAR for not only being so forward-thinking, but also being wise enough to know that they don't need to reinvent the wheel and that the tried and true USMC Fighting Knife would be every bit as effective against the Klingon Empire as it was against the terrestrial foreign powers it faced in the past, it just needed a few updates.

Among said updates is the new corrosion-resistant gray powdercoat finish, which can presumably protect the blade from the corrosive effects of molecular acid which way theoretically be present within the bodies of various hostile extraterrestrial species, not to mention atmospheric conditions on other planets which might accelerate corrosion. As well as the Kraton handle and modern sheath.
However, one does have to stop and wonder why KABAR stuck with 1095 CroVan Carbon Steel when a more corrosion-resistant Stainless Steel? Perhaps they felt it best to stick with what they know works and reserve any additional alterations for future revisions once the USSF Knife has been field-tested on other planets.

At any rate, the USSF Fighting/Utility Knife is perhaps the most innovative and relevant addition to KABAR's selection of cutlery since the Zombie Killer line from a few years back.
Alas, much like the Zombie Killer knives, the USSF Knife may prove to be too far ahead of its time for its own good, and thusly might be written off as yet another novelty.

However, for those of us who desire the most cutting edge cutlery available (pun intended) without breaking the bank by investing in experimental blade steels which have yet to be perfected nor proven to withstand the test of time, the USSF Fighting/Utility Knife fills the niche in spectacular fashion.

If only American frontiersman Jim Bowie and British Rock Musician David Bowie (A.K.A. Ziggy Stardust) could have lived to see their collective influences on society combined to form this masterpiece of contemporary cutlery.

 

[opaul]

Some of my largest Bowie's