I have the original Cold Steel Carbon V Trail Master Bowie with the 9" blade. I think the steel is O1 which is a good tough steel for a big knife. I keep meaning to take the rubber handle off and replace it with moose antler and have a custom leather sheath made. Also it has the guard on it that would be handy for protecting ones hand in a knife fight, but who knife fights? I plan on taking the top of it off to make it better for bush crafting.
Bowies are all over the place, like a Nessmuk is, every one has their idea on a Bowie. If I need something bigger then 9" I will grab a manchette or my Kukri.
