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Re: The Bowie Knife drover #17350312 06/19/22
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Birdwatcher Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 37,958 Likes: 6 San Antonio TX	Originally Posted by drover 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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Re: The Bowie Knife stxhunter #17350341 06/19/22
Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 21,959 Likes: 14 Anywhere people are Less Stupi... C CashisKing Campfire Ranger
CashisKing Campfire Ranger C Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 21,959 Likes: 14 Anywhere people are Less Stupi...	Originally Posted by stxhunter Originally Posted by Robtattoo 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.

Re: The Bowie Knife Birdwatcher #17350492 06/19/22
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tjm10025 Campfire Outfitter T Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 13,234 NC	Originally Posted by Birdwatcher 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.

Re: The Bowie Knife Birdwatcher #17350627 06/19/22
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 115,424 Likes: 13 South Florida deflave Campfire Sage
deflave Campfire Sage Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 115,424 Likes: 13 South Florida	Originally Posted by Birdwatcher Originally Posted by drover 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 Gee, did you read that once? LOL Originally Posted by Geno67 Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Originally Posted by Judman Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. Originally Posted by KSMITH My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house

Re: The Bowie Knife Garandimal #17350631 06/19/22
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 115,424 Likes: 13 South Florida deflave Campfire Sage
deflave Campfire Sage Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 115,424 Likes: 13 South Florida	Originally Posted by Garandimal GR Some underrated knives, those Ek's. Nice pic. That's gotta be an 80s or 90s era? Originally Posted by Geno67 Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Originally Posted by Judman Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. Originally Posted by KSMITH My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house

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Re: The Bowie Knife GRIZZ #17350634 06/19/22
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 115,424 Likes: 13 South Florida deflave Campfire Sage
deflave Campfire Sage Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 115,424 Likes: 13 South Florida	Originally Posted by GRIZZ That's one bad ass Randall you have. Originally Posted by Geno67 Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Originally Posted by Judman Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. Originally Posted by KSMITH My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house

Re: The Bowie Knife kaywoodie #17350642 06/19/22
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deflave Campfire Sage Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 115,424 Likes: 13 South Florida	Originally Posted by kaywoodie 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. Originally Posted by Geno67 Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Originally Posted by Judman Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. Originally Posted by KSMITH My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house

Re: The Bowie Knife johnw #17350655 06/19/22
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,180 Likes: 2 Georgia Mathsr Campfire Tracker
Mathsr Campfire Tracker Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,180 Likes: 2 Georgia	Bowie Knife is a pretty vague description that fits many knife designs since nobody really knows what one looks like. Everybody has their own idea of what makes a knife a Bowie and it can lead to a tremendous variety of knives that can acceptably be called a Bowie. That is a great situation for a knife maker. Here are a few my brother, 348srfun, and I have made at Twin Blades over the years. The buyers all thought they were Bowies. , Last edited by Mathsr; 06/19/22. Harry

Re: The Bowie Knife deflave #17350676 06/19/22
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 47,257 Likes: 13 south texas-Corpus Christi stxhunter Campfire 'Bwana
stxhunter Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 47,257 Likes: 13 south texas-Corpus Christi	Originally Posted by deflave Originally Posted by GRIZZ 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

Re: The Bowie Knife stxhunter #17350732 06/19/22
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 115,424 Likes: 13 South Florida deflave Campfire Sage
deflave Campfire Sage Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 115,424 Likes: 13 South Florida	Originally Posted by stxhunter Originally Posted by deflave Originally Posted by GRIZZ 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. Originally Posted by Geno67 Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Originally Posted by Judman Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. Originally Posted by KSMITH My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house

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Re: The Bowie Knife deflave #17350745 06/19/22
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The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage T Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,927 Likes: 53 USA	Originally Posted by deflave 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.

Re: The Bowie Knife The_Real_Hawkeye #17350752 06/19/22
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 115,424 Likes: 13 South Florida deflave Campfire Sage
deflave Campfire Sage Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 115,424 Likes: 13 South Florida	Originally Posted by The_Real_Hawkeye Originally Posted by deflave 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. Originally Posted by Geno67 Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Originally Posted by Judman Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. Originally Posted by KSMITH My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house

Re: The Bowie Knife deflave #17350778 06/19/22
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Raferman Campfire Tracker R Joined: Mar 2020 Posts: 4,813 NC	Originally Posted by deflave Originally Posted by The_Real_Hawkeye Originally Posted by deflave 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.

Re: The Bowie Knife johnw #17350811 06/19/22
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The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage T Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,927 Likes: 53 USA

Re: The Bowie Knife johnw #17350817 06/19/22
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The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage T Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,927 Likes: 53 USA	Here you go, Deflave. It's all yours: eBay

Re: The Bowie Knife deflave #17350830 06/19/22
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 47,257 Likes: 13 south texas-Corpus Christi stxhunter Campfire 'Bwana
stxhunter Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 47,257 Likes: 13 south texas-Corpus Christi	Originally Posted by deflave Originally Posted by stxhunter Originally Posted by deflave Originally Posted by GRIZZ 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

Re: The Bowie Knife The_Real_Hawkeye #17350914 06/19/22
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 115,424 Likes: 13 South Florida deflave Campfire Sage
deflave Campfire Sage Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 115,424 Likes: 13 South Florida	Originally Posted by The_Real_Hawkeye Here you go, Deflave. It's all yours: eBay Thanks for the link to scam central. Originally Posted by Geno67 Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Originally Posted by Judman Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. Originally Posted by KSMITH My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house

Re: The Bowie Knife GRIZZ #17350921 06/19/22
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chlinstructor Campfire Kahuna Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 69,419 Likes: 23 TX	Originally Posted by GRIZZ 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! Last edited by chlinstructor; 06/19/22. "Allways speak the truth and you will never have to remember what you said before..." Sam Houston Texans, "We say Grace, We Say Mam, If You Don't Like it, We Don't Give a Damn!" ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: The Bowie Knife Raferman #17350926 06/19/22
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kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana K Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,648 Likes: 6 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas	Originally Posted by Raferman Originally Posted by deflave Originally Posted by The_Real_Hawkeye Originally Posted by deflave 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!!! Last edited by kaywoodie; 06/19/22. Founder Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester "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." WS

Re: The Bowie Knife kaywoodie #17350931 06/19/22
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 115,424 Likes: 13 South Florida deflave Campfire Sage
deflave Campfire Sage Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 115,424 Likes: 13 South Florida	Originally Posted by kaywoodie Originally Posted by Raferman Originally Posted by deflave Originally Posted by The_Real_Hawkeye Originally Posted by deflave 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. Originally Posted by Geno67 Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Originally Posted by Judman Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. Originally Posted by KSMITH My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house

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