Archive for January 3rd, 2009
Why a Bowie Knife
Although the original manufacturer of the Bowie knife isn’t known for sure, the look and style is highly recognizable. The blade is straight until the tip, where the point is chipped on one side. They were highly utilized from the 1840s through the Civil War and were noted for their simple wood grips and almost 13 inch blades.
Todays Bowie knives feature the same look and incredibly powerful feel of their former ancestors, but also include modern design technologies. Manufacturers utilize top of the line stainless steel, wood and other handle materials to create an incredible array of unique designs, from custom carvings to ivory-inlaid handles. Some are too beautiful to actually utilize for menial cutting tasks and are usually mounted in glass cases or hung on walls as decorative touches.
Bowie knives can also be extremely useful to hunters, hikers, campers and anyone interested in providing themselves with a method of self defense. These are very large knives so spending the time to learn and practice is recommended before using a bowie knife with any great rigor. It is also important to regularly clean and sharpen a Bowie knife in order to maintain its usefulness and high quality standards.