The Bowie Knife is one of the most famous types of knives ever created. Probably because it is considered a truly “American” knife. The Bowie knife boasts not only good functionality and efficiency of use for outdoorsman, the knife also boasts a very rich and revered history. Popularized by Colonel Jim Bowie, this knife style has been used in situations ranging from survival and combat to kitchen cooking and eating.
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 Jungle Master Tactical Bowie Hunting Knife & Sheath  US $44.74
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 Rough Rider Patrick Henry Bowie knife US $29.95
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 VALOR BUFFALO FIXED BLADE BOWIE KNIFE J-429 & LEATHER SHEATH US $24.99
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 Cutlery Handle Bowie Knife US $39.00
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 911 Full Tang ABS Jungle Serrated Camping Bowie Hunting Knife FK162 US $23.98
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 Sharp Full Tang Wood Handle Fixed Bowie Camping Hunting Knife FK143 US $6.50
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 No-Brand Wood Handle Fixed Blade Survival Bowie Hunting Knife H132 US $14.08
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 Browning Full Tang Burl Wood Bowie Hunting Knife BR248 US $10.51
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 Vintage Schrade-Walden "Bowie Hunter" Knife US $12.50
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 SAM HOUSTON BOWIE KNIFE US $10.00
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 Hen & Rooster German Stainless Crown Stag Bowie Hunting Combat Fighting Knife US $60.00
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 Smith & Wesson Texas Hold'em Bowie Knife with 10" blade with sheath US $29.99
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 No-Brand Fixed Blade Survival Bowie Hunting Knife H38 US $9.25
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 Old Foster Bowie Knife with Sheath US $135.00
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 MINIATURE KNIFE KEN RICHARDSON CUSTOM MADE USA SMOOTH HORN & TURQUOISE 2" BOWIE US $19.99
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 ALEXANDER SHEFFIELD BOWIE KNIFE US $2,900.00
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 Large 16 1/4" - COMBAT FIGHTER Tactical Bowie Hunting KNIFE w/Sheath HK-6006 US $16.50
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 Vintage Souvenir ~ Miniature Bowie Knife ~ 3 & 3/4" long US $6.99
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 Vintage Edge Brand Solingen Germany Bowie Knife # 469 Stag Handle, NO Sheath US $76.00
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There are Bowie knives that are customized specifically for camping, hunting, and fishing and/or to be used as a weapon. There are also Bowie knives that have designs and stamps on one side like the Krag Bolo, a bayonet US stamped Bowie knife and the some knives whose handles are made from various types of materials like steel, coffin handled and stag horn.
One type of Bowie knife is called the Woodhead and Hartley 36 Howard Street Sheffield on Ricasso coffin-shaped like handle. The coffin shape handle became one of the most famous types of Sheffield bowie. There is also the Arkansas bowie knife made of steel and whose handle is made from dog bone with a nickel silver wrap. Also another type of Bowie knife is the Guardless bowie knife which is wrapped with silver and attributed to James Black the famous blacksmith creator of the Bowie.
Most styles of Bowie knives are available for purchase. Take a look around…you may find one that you like!