Bowie Hunting
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 Custom Handmade Elk STAG Handle Big Foot Moose Hunter Bowie Knife $74.56 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 19m |
 Marttiini MN17 Condor Bowie Hunting Knife Finland $24.50 Time Remaining: 16d 19h 30m Buy It Now for only: $24.50 |
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 9 SURVIVAL Bowie Tactical Fixed Blade HUNTING KNIFE $11.95 Time Remaining: 6d 36m Buy It Now for only: $11.95 |
 COMBAT DEFENSE BOWIE SURVIVAL KNIFE BLK BLK W SHEATH 12 $15.00 Time Remaining: 1h 23m Buy It Now for only: $20.00 |
 NEW 115 Thief Blade Trailing Point Sawback Bowie Knife w Sheath $9.99 Time Remaining: 1h 39m |
 MTECH EXTREME BOWIE II HUNTING KNIFE $24.00 Time Remaining: 3d 19h 6m Buy It Now for only: $24.00 |
 Stag Hand Custom Hand Made Mule Deer Handle Okefenoke Big Foot Bowie Knife $49.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 4h 1m Buy It Now for only: $125.00 |
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 9 TACTICAL STAINLESS STEEL MILITARY SURVIVAL KNIFE Bowie Hunting Fixed Blade $0.01 Time Remaining: 33m |
 TACTICAL STAINLESS STEEL MILITARY SURVIVAL KNIFE 14 Bowie Hunting Fixed Blade $9.99 Time Remaining: 21d 23h 49m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 12 Combat BOWIE Hunting KNIFE w ABS Leg Sheath Blk Blade SurVivor HK 6001 $12.95 Time Remaining: 22h 15m Buy It Now for only: $14.49 |
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 MTECH EXTREME BOWIE II HUNTING KNIFE $20.00 Time Remaining: 20h 26m |
 NEW 12 Winter Grey Camo Bowie Knife w Sheath $9.99 Time Remaining: 1h 44m |
 9 SURVIVAL HUNTING FIXED BLADE KNIFE WITH SHEATH MILITARY BOWIE COMBAT TACTICAL $10.68 Time Remaining: 9d 16h 23m Buy It Now for only: $10.68 |
 Knife Making Custom Blade Blank In Theater Combat Bowie S M888 $29.00 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 3h 33m |
 LARGE FIXED BLADE TACTICAL BOWIE KNIFE 15 W SERRATED TOP EDGE 440 SS $20.95 Time Remaining: 17h 8m Buy It Now for only: $20.95 |
 VINTAGE JNOWILL SHEFFIELD BOWIE KNIFE DS91S $9.99 Time Remaining: 23h 32m |
 Vintage Randall Made Knife Sportsman Bowie Model 12 6 Kit Knife $495.00 Time Remaining: 4d 3m |
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 14 Hunting Bowie Knife Full Tang With Wooden Handle Leather Sheath Brand New $39.95 Time Remaining: 2h 14m |
 14 Black Fixed Blade Serrated Survival Knife Bowie with Kits Brand New $23.95 Time Remaining: 2h 14m |
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 Knife Making Custom Blade Blank In Theater Combat Bowie S M888 $2.25 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 3h 47m |
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 Knife Making Custom Bowie Blade Running Bear Large Blade Blank S1 $11.50 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 21h 56m |
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 Knife Making Custom Bowie Blade Running Bear Large Blade Blank S1 $2.25 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 4h 10m |
 Tomahawk Master Hunting Bowie Knife $22.99 Time Remaining: 7d 18h 54m Buy It Now for only: $22.99 |
 9 TACTICAL COMBAT SURVIVAL HUNTING KNIFE w SHEATH MILITARY Bowie Fixed Blade $0.01 Time Remaining: 54m |
 9 TACTICAL COMBAT HUNTING SURVIVAL KNIFE w SHEATH MILITARY Bowie Fixed Blade $0.01 Time Remaining: 48m |
 Gil Hibben 2011 Eclipse Bowie Autographed Edition GH5023A NEW $83.95 Time Remaining: 3d 5h 56m Buy It Now for only: $83.95 |
 BOWIE KNIFE KEN RICHARDSON CUSTOM MADE IN USA VINTAGE STYLE 8 HORN COCOBOLO $99.99 Time Remaining: 3h 11m |
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 Elk Ridge Clip Point Bowie Skinning Hunting knife $1.04 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 2h 21m |
 KNIFE KEN RICHARDSON CUSTOM HORN BOWIE 11 CARVED PAINTED EAGLE MADE IN USA $109.99 Time Remaining: 3h 11m |
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 Marbles Knives Jet Pilot Bowie Survival Hunter Skinner Knife w Sharpening Stone $5.02 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 37m |
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 MARTTIINI Condor BOWIE Knife Made in Finland SHARP New MN17 Hunting $20.50 (10 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 3h 1m |
 BOWIE KNIFE $5.00 Time Remaining: 1d 22m |
 Ridge Runner Executive Simulated Burlwood Fixed Handle Bowie Knife Dagger $22.49 Time Remaining: 6d 4h 23m Buy It Now for only: $22.49 |
 9 TACTICAL STAINLESS STEEL MILITARY SURVIVAL KNIFE Hunting Bowie Fixed Blade $0.01 Time Remaining: 57m |
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 Knife Making Custom Bowie Blade Running Bear Large Blade Blank S1 $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 20h 51m |
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 Elk Ridge Clip Point Bowie Skinning Hunting knife $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 2h 10m |
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 9 COMBAT TACTICAL SURVIVAL HUNTING KNIFE w SHEATH MILITARY Bowie Fixed Blade $0.01 Time Remaining: 1h 5m |
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 CLASSIC BOWIE KNIFE GERMAN STAINLESS NEW No Reserve $7.50 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 17h 13m |
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 Knife Making Custom Bowie Blade Running Bear Large Blade Blank S1 $12.50 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 4h 34m |
 KNIFE BOWIE KEN RICHARDSON CUSTOM MADE N USA 2 PC CAMP SET SMOOTH HORN 6 BLADE $99.99 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 56m |
 Wicked Fantasy Bowie Knife Over 16 inches long Now THIS IS A KNIFE $17.95 Time Remaining: 27d 1h 55m Buy It Now for only: $17.95 |
 9 TACTICAL STAINLESS STEEL MILITARY SURVIVAL KNIFE Bowie Hunting Fixed Blade $0.01 Time Remaining: 1h 12m |
 25 Standard KHYBER STYLE BOWIE knives swords daggers AS IS SALE $22.45 Time Remaining: 18d 18h 37m Buy It Now for only: $22.45 |
 Elk Ridge Clip Point Bowie Skinning Hunting knife $5.50 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 3h 7m |
 BOWIE KNIFE KEN RICHARDSON CUSTOM MADE N USA CROWN HORN TURQUOISE 6 BLADE $84.99 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 56m |
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 BOWIE KNIFE KEN RICHARDSON CUSTOM MADE IN USA CROWN HORN BRASS 11 BLADE $94.99 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 56m |
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 BOWIE KNIFE KEN RICHARDSON CUSTOM MADE N USA HAND CARVED PAINTED 5 BLADE $79.99 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 56m |
 BOWIE KNIFE KEN RICHARDSON VINTAGE STYLE CUSTOM MADE IN USA CROWN HORN 6 BLADE $79.99 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 56m |
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 BOWIE KNIFE KEN RICHARDSON CUSTOM MADE N USA 11 SMOOTH HORN COCOBOLO TURQUOISE $149.99 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 56m |
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 15 Fixed Blade Hunting Survival Knife Bowie With Leather Sheath Brand New $25.95 Time Remaining: 2h 14m |
 BOWIE KNIFE KEN RICHARDSON VINTAGE STYLE CUSTOM MADE IN USA COCOBOLO 5 BLADE $69.99 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 56m |
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 Marttiini Finland Bowie Condor Basic INOX Skinning Hunting Camping Knife $15.00 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 20h 24m |
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 BOWIE KNIFE KEN RICHARDSON VINTAGE STYLE CUSTOM MADE IN USA 5 BLADE SMOOTH HORN $69.99 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 56m |
 BOWIE KNIFE KEN RICHARDSON VINTAGE STYLE CROWN HORN COCOBOLO 5 BLADE MADE USA $79.99 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 47m |
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 BOWIE KNIFE KEN RICHARDSON VINTAGE STYLE CUSTOM MADE IN USA 5 BLADE CROWN HORN $74.99 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 56m |
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 BOWIE KNIFE KEN RICHARDSON CUSTOM MADE N USA VINTAGE STYLE 11 BLADE SMOOTH HORN $94.99 Time Remaining: 1d 14h 21m |
 Knife Making Custom Blade Choctaw Bowie S80 $16.53 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 1h 11m |
 CASE XX ASTRONAUT KNIFE MODEL 1966 M1 SPACE FIRST EDITION BOWIE BOX APOLLO NASA $450.00 Time Remaining: 29d 1h 28m Buy It Now for only: $450.00 |
 BOWIE KNIFE ORIGINAL BOWIE KNIFE Whitetail Cutlery Hand Made Engraved Blade $25.00 Time Remaining: 19h 14m Buy It Now for only: $30.00 |
 Camo Commando Knife13 1 2 Long Hunting Bowie Knife Survival Knife $4.40 Time Remaining: 2d 17h 51m Buy It Now for only: $4.40 |
 Tramontina 8 Carbon Steel Bowie Knife with Sheath $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 21h 6m |
Bowie Hunting
The Usage Of A Bowie Knife
A Bowie knife today refers to almost any large, wide-bladed knife with a curved and sharpened tip. The fancy presentation blades often carry some reference to Jim Bowie who was famous as the designer of the original knife. Not only are such knives decorative in nature and appearance today, but they are an efficient and comprehensive tool for the outdoorsman, hiker, camper or anyone who hunts recreationally or for food.
A number of features help to make this knife style perhaps the most famous of any type of knife in the history of the United States, at least. The first element is the size of the knife. It typically has a blade that is at least six inches in length and may extend to a foot or more in length. In fact, at this size, it resembled a short sword more than a knife. The length of the knife is matched by the width of the blade - usually from one and a half inches to two inches in width. The wide blade makes it usable as a small hatchet or machete for the hunter who needs to chop some wood to get a fire going or to clear a spot for a tent or other shelter for the night.
For those who hunt, a Bowie knife's curved tip is ideal for the more delicate work of skinning out the animal while the guard protects the hands. Anglers use the curved tip for cleaning fish and preparing the fillets for a quick dinner over a campfire. Hiker's and backpackers appreciate the fact that the Bowie knife is multidimensional in its uses so that additional tools are unnecessary, thus reducing the weight of the backpack or hiking pack. At the same time, the fact that the knife is not double-sided provides for more safety in carrying and using the knife.
Another positive feature of today's Bowie knives, just as in the originals made during the 1800s is the quality of the steel used in the blade. These knives typically use a high carbon steel that provides both the ability to not require repeated sharpening in order to maintain the cutting edge and the flexibility to not snap with the stress of everyday use.
While the qualities of the steel are critical in the reputation of the Bowie knives throughout their history, this is one area where modern science has not yet caught up with the secrets of the original makers. Black, the blacksmith who is credited with producing the original knife carried by Bowie and made famous during his lifetime, died before sharing his secrets for the blade strength, and his process has not been duplicated even with modern means.
Today's Bowie knives tend to have more elaborate handles and decorative touches, but the balance and clean lines have not changed much since the originals. High carbon stainless steel blades are joined with composition handles, or sometimes bone, wood or metal handles in order to create a beautiful and utilitarian product. Handles are even embellished with brass, silver or gold decorative elements.
There are several companies out there who produce both inexpensive and high-end bowie knives for collectors and users alike. Bowie is a name outdoorsmen can count on for quality and usefulness no matter what the need.
~Ben Anton, 2008
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Ka-Bar Utility/Fighting knife or the SOG Tech Bowie?
They're both great knives and have tons of history behind them, but which one will be of the most use in a hunting/Hiking setting?
I would go with the Ka-Bar short (5" blade) straight blade. It would not be a quality issue, both are great knives, but rather a value. I can find this Ka-Bar for +/- $50, the SOG, seems to run in the +$100 range.
Also the 5" blade is more compatible with the Utility (Hunting/Hiking) function, while a 7" blade is more toward the Fighting function. In this part of the world, a fighting knife is frowned on by certain members of law enforcement.
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