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In keeping with the theme - when looking at pictures of many of the Civil War soldiers, from both sides, they are often shown posed with large "Bowie" type knives. I suppose some of them may have been photographer's props but I have to believe that many of the soldiers carried "Bowie" type knives as a back-up weapon. I know that if I had to depend on a single shot rifle that was slow to reload I would feel better with a large knife of that type on my person. I have read that the rigors of campaign and many miles travelled on foot had a way of having soldiers toss any extraneous weight, heavy knives included. Here’s a link for Civil War loonies stating as much, tho who knew most everyone carried a pocketknife? N.B.Forrest killed a guy with his. See... https://civilwartalk.com/threads/civil-war-era-knives.96504/?amp=1
"...if the gentlemen of Virginia shall send us a dozen of their sons, we would take great care in their education, instruct them in all we know, and make men of them." Canasatego 1744
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This is what I've always considered a Bowie. Built this one for my Dad's 70th birthday. Elephant ivory, solid silver & 1095/15n20 basic Damascus. Beautiful blade. Agree... I would like to hear more/additional pictures.
If you are not actively engaging EVERY enemy you encounter... you are allowing another to fight for you... and that is cowardice... plain and simple.
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I have read that the rigors of campaign and many miles travelled on foot had a way of having soldiers toss any extraneous weight, heavy knives included. One time, backpacking on the AT, I was climbing a steep section of the trail and at a switchback found a kukri stuck point down in the dirt beside the trail. I pulled it up, saw that it was nearly new, and contemplated for a minute or two making it mine. Then I stuck it back in the dirt and left it there. It was a warm day.
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In keeping with the theme - when looking at pictures of many of the Civil War soldiers, from both sides, they are often shown posed with large "Bowie" type knives. I suppose some of them may have been photographer's props but I have to believe that many of the soldiers carried "Bowie" type knives as a back-up weapon. I know that if I had to depend on a single shot rifle that was slow to reload I would feel better with a large knife of that type on my person. I have read that the rigors of campaign and many miles travelled on foot had a way of having soldiers toss any extraneous weight, heavy knives included. Here’s a link for Civil War loonies stating as much, tho who knew most everyone carried a pocketknife? N.B.Forrest killed a guy with his. See... https://civilwartalk.com/threads/civil-war-era-knives.96504/?amp=1Gee, did you read that once? LOL
Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house
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Some underrated knives, those Ek's. Nice pic. That's gotta be an 80s or 90s era?
Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house
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That's one bad ass Randall you have.
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One of my few crew served knives. 30/06 ctg for scale Shed horn for handle courtesy Rio7 KayDub, What was the official designation of the double edge knife that Bale's character carries in Hostiles? That is a bad ass blade pattern. I asked Gruff to make me one but he told me to GFM.
Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house
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That's one bad ass Randall you have. I'm going to get one of those someday, have wanted one for years.
God bless Texas----------------------- Old 300 I will remain what i am until the day I die- A HUNTER......Sitting Bull Its not how you pick the booger.. but where you put it !! Roger V Hunter
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That's one bad ass Randall you have. I'm going to get one of those someday, have wanted one for years. A Randall in general or that particular Randall? If you can, order one now. They're awesome knives in more ways than one. My son just deployed for the first time and I gave him one. Will be a fun keepsake if he lives to be old.
Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house
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What was the official designation of the double edge knife that Bale's character carries in Hostiles?
That is a bad ass blade pattern. I asked Gruff to make me one but he told me to GFM. I thought it was impressive, too.
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What was the official designation of the double edge knife that Bale's character carries in Hostiles?
That is a bad ass blade pattern. I asked Gruff to make me one but he told me to GFM. I thought it was impressive, too. It's a real knife that was manufactured by Springfield and legit issued. Unless I'm misinformed. Counting on Kaydub to set me straight. Could use a book reference too.
Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house
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What was the official designation of the double edge knife that Bale's character carries in Hostiles?
That is a bad ass blade pattern. I asked Gruff to make me one but he told me to GFM. I thought it was impressive, too. It's a real knife that was manufactured by Springfield and legit issued. Unless I'm misinformed. Counting on Kaydub to set me straight. Could use a book reference too. Looks like an 1880 Springfield.
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Here you go, Deflave. It's all yours: eBay
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That's one bad ass Randall you have. I'm going to get one of those someday, have wanted one for years. A Randall in general or that particular Randall? If you can, order one now. They're awesome knives in more ways than one. My son just deployed for the first time and I gave him one. Will be a fun keepsake if he lives to be old. A sasquatch.
God bless Texas----------------------- Old 300 I will remain what i am until the day I die- A HUNTER......Sitting Bull Its not how you pick the booger.. but where you put it !! Roger V Hunter
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Here you go, Deflave. It's all yours: eBayThanks for the link to scam central.
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I’ve got the twin to your DeLeon Bowie, although mine has a black Micarta handle. He was a heck of a knife maker, and of course, a native Texan. He used set up at the Lubbock Gun Show, many many years ago. Wish I had bought more of his custom knives when he was still alive. They have gone up considerably!
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What was the official designation of the double edge knife that Bale's character carries in Hostiles?
That is a bad ass blade pattern. I asked Gruff to make me one but he told me to GFM. I thought it was impressive, too. It's a real knife that was manufactured by Springfield and legit issued. Unless I'm misinformed. Counting on Kaydub to set me straight. Could use a book reference too. Looks like an 1880 Springfield. Yup!!! Thats what it is! M1880. Sorry for taking so long to get back. In the middle of moving my digs to new locale. My favorite martial blade is the M1849 Rifleman’s knife by Ames Mfg. Chicopee Falls Mass. Lots of Indian made copies out there. Springfield Hospital Corps knife is pretty cool too as well as the bolo knife. Look em up!!!
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"Come, shall we go and kill us venison? And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools, Being native burghers of this desert city, Should in their own confines with forked heads Have their round haunches gored."
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What was the official designation of the double edge knife that Bale's character carries in Hostiles?
That is a bad ass blade pattern. I asked Gruff to make me one but he told me to GFM. I thought it was impressive, too. It's a real knife that was manufactured by Springfield and legit issued. Unless I'm misinformed. Counting on Kaydub to set me straight. Could use a book reference too. Looks like an 1880 Springfield. Yup!!! Thats what it is! M1880. Sorry for taking so long to get back. In the middle of moving my digs to new locale. My favorite martial blade is the M1849 Rifleman’s knife by Ames Mfg. Chicopee Falls Mass. Lots of Indian made copies out there. Springfield Hospital Corps knife is pretty cool too as well as the bolo knife. Look em up!!! Hmmmm, more googling.
Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house
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