Bowie knife specifically refers to a style of knife designed by Colonel James "Jim" Bowie, who lived in Texas, and originally created by James Black, though is commonly used to refer to any large sheath knife with a clip point. Bowie knives are commonly used as hunting knives. The historical Bowie was not a single design, but was a series of knives improved several times by Jim Bowie over the years. The earliest such knife, made by Jesse Clifft at Rezin Bowie's request closely resembled the Spanish hunting knives of the time and differed little from a common butcher knife. "Outrider" Bowie The Outrider is a big Bowie, combining an 11” forged 440C blade with brushed stainless fittings and a checkered rosewood grip for a beautifully proportioned cutting tool. Superior balance is achieved by deep fullering of the blade, making the knife very agile. A hard-case leather-covered scabbard and belt frog provide for secure carry, while a solid oak stand is provided for collector display. KEY FEATURES: MEASUREMENTS: The historical Bowie was not a single design, but was a series of knives improved several times by Jim Bowie over the years. The version most commonly known as the historical Bowie knife was rather large and of massive construction, as knives go, usually having a blade of at least six inches (15cm) in length, some reaching 12 inches (30cm) or more, with a relatively broad blade that was an inch and a half to two inches wide (4 to 5 cm) and made of steel usually between 3/16" and 1/4" thick (from 4.8 to 6.4 millimeters). To view Knife Category Click Here |
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