Types of Bowie Knives

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.

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!

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