Always wanted a Bowie knife - finaly bought a cheap one at Wal-Mart

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[JoeProBono]

Bowie knife (pronounced /ˈboʊ.iː/ BOW-ee[1][2][3] or /ˈbuː.iː/ BOO-ee[3]) is a style of fixed-blade knife first popularized by Colonel James "Jim" Bowie in the early 19th Century. It was first made by James Black, although its common use refers to any large sheath knife with a clip point.

The "Jim Bowie knife" first became famous due to Bowie's use of a large knife at a duel known as the Sandbar Fight. The knife pattern is still popular with collectors; in addition to various knife manufacturing companies there are hundreds of custom knife makers producing Bowies and variations.

[driftdiver]

Those are beautiful knives.

[Revelation 911]

nice - Im a fan of damascus

[Daffynition]

Don't forget your manners!

Bowie Knife Tooth-Picking Etiquette

Hotel Bill in Dakota The following is printed on the bottom of the bill of fare at a Little Muddy, Dakota, hotel:

Hotel Guests, after picking teeth, must positively return bowie knife to belt or bootleg. Jabbing knife into table by plate during meal strictly prohibited. No shooting at beefsteak.

[dljordan]

Germany?

[Thermalseeker]

SOG makes great knives. I have a couple of the “Seal Pups”, one for camping and one for kayaking, and a folding, spring assist pocket knife I carry every day. Very pleased with all of them. High quality stuff.

[paulycy]

Bowie Knife Tooth-Picking Etiquette

No shooting at beefsteak.

[Dr. Sivana]

[mmercier]

In Massachusetts, knives are basically outlawed.

I had trouble a few years back at a Christmas party for cutting a rib with a Buck folder, rather than the plastic knife they gave us.

In some places people can only be trusted with sporks and plastic knives.

[Victor]

Whoaaa....is that real?

[paulycy]

Whoaaa....is that real?

Although I got the pic off the interwebs I do think it is real.

[JoeProBono]

[Daffynition]

I'm not trying to promote this guy one way or another, but he was great to work with and honest as the day is long. I carry two knives everyday and everywhere; more consistently than the S&W.

Given to me by my Navy Seal [tragically lost in a boating accident. Dang!]

[Daffynition]

Not much different here in CT...when do we secede?

[JoeProBono]

[jagusafr]

San Antonio actually prohibits lockback knives under 5” blade length (state prohibits ‘em over 5”), unless you use it in your work. Hunh? I fully intend, if ever questioned, to say I use my Boker Armed Forces lockback to open my mail at the office.

The supposed idea behind City Council passing the ordinance was to crank down on the gangbangers, but really - this is Texas!

Colonel, USAFR

[JoeProBono]

[paulycy]

[JoeProBono]

[paulycy]

Essential travel gear.

[Darth Dan]

I have several Benchmade’s. They have lifetime warranty & I’ve sent them in for repairs & sharpening...free of charge, minus shipping & any required replacement parts (on the folding & springblades)