got this knife and sheath from an older gentleman who was a mountain man it the southern Appalachian area of the country. this was his "walking in the woods" knife. i would see him infrequently at flea markets,where he would set up a booth and sell Indian artifacts. best i could tell that was how he had made his living for quiet a while,at that point.he always kept a full beard nearly a foot long,and his hands had the look of years of hard outdoor use. i think he told me he had acquired the bare blade in a trade of some sort,and built upon that. the sheath as well.he would treat the leather with super glue and apply it with his fingers.he had been a trapper in his younger years he said. once while we were talking he offered me the knife for 20 dollars. i have it still.he was raised in west tennessee and i believe has passed away.
In Honor of James Bowie -- post 'em!
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Vulcan Bob
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The only knifes I have close to the Bowie is two WW II US V-44's. They were originally to be survival knife's in air crew kit's. The Marine Raiders also used them. Have one with its original scabbard and one with custom made scabbard posed With a Ruger Bisley.
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TXSWFAN
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A few of my favorites.
Randall Smithsonian Bowies
CAS Bros. San Mai with stag
Cody Hofsommer
Ben Seward Sub-hilt he recently made for me. Mango handle.
Randall Smithsonian Bowies
CAS Bros. San Mai with stag
Cody Hofsommer
Ben Seward Sub-hilt he recently made for me. Mango handle.
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Ole Joe Clark
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As noted above, I do have two Bowies, one cheap one and one excellent number, which I see above already.
Cold Steel Laredo Bowie and a VERY inexpensive Bowie made in Pakistan.
As noted above, I do have two Bowies, one cheap one and one excellent number, which I see above already.
Cold Steel Laredo Bowie and a VERY inexpensive Bowie made in Pakistan.
TheHobbyist
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The bowie is a classic and I have a few that are buried around here somewhere. I know a bit about knives, but there are some on this board who are truly expert commentators for the category.
@ the OP, my best guess is that it is from Pakistan. Very nice gift from your wife.
@ the OP, my best guess is that it is from Pakistan. Very nice gift from your wife.
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My "Bowies" actually double as bayonets.
This is the extremely rare U.S. Krag Bowie bayonet, dating from 1900.
It seems history repeats itself. The USMC is now using the latest iteration of a Bowie bayonet...
John
This is the extremely rare U.S. Krag Bowie bayonet, dating from 1900.
It seems history repeats itself. The USMC is now using the latest iteration of a Bowie bayonet...
John
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Couple other ones...
Marbles, Old Homemade fround on the Tex/Mex border,
Older one mark PIC Solingen Germany...and an EDGE brand
"Original Bowie".#443.(holds a heck of an edge)
Marbles, Old Homemade fround on the Tex/Mex border,
Older one mark PIC Solingen Germany...and an EDGE brand
"Original Bowie".#443.(holds a heck of an edge)
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Isn’t it fascinating how some designs withstand the test of time, with many variations on the same theme? Just like the 1911 or the swing-out revolver.
garddogg56
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But a Uncle Henry 171 or a G.C.C.O.373 always did the job.
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That resembles a Confederate Bowie, although a lot of Civil War ”Bowies” were more like short broad swords.
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Here's a Bear & Sons Damascus with a Pre-27
