I bought this some years back, but didn't think it was anything other than a modern Case rendition of a Bowie knife. I had no idea that it was actually the same model Case (XX) Bowie knife, still made by them, that was purchased by and issued to the US Marines in the Pacific Theater during WWII under the designation Bowie Knife V-44. Just found that out, and thought it was pretty cool. I now treasure it a little more.
This one is an original US Military Issue Case XX V-44 from WWII
I didn’t realize that Case made anything like that. When I think Case I think pocket knives but I’m not familiar with the Case history. I have a few newish Case pocket knives. Fit and finish are nice on all of them for the price point. The ones with carbon blades are great the stainless blade models not so much.
I had know idea that Case made Bowie knives. Is that the original sheath?
Being from Michigan I’ve always had a thing for Marbles. They made quite a few WWII knives also despite not being what you think of when thinking fighting knives.
I didn’t realize that Case made anything like that. When I think Case I think pocket knives but I’m not familiar with the Case history. I have a few newish Case pocket knives. Fit and finish are nice on all of them for the price point. The ones with carbon blades are great the stainless blade models not so much.
I had know idea that Case made Bowie knives. Is that the original sheath?
That's the sheath that came with it.
When my cousin and I were kids, we walked to the nearby Army Surplus store, and while there he bought a Case Bowie knife, but it was called the Case Kodiak, and didn't look like this one. Nice knife. Had stag handles.
We were only like 11 or 12, so it's amazing the store clerk sold it to him. My mother immediately confiscated it when we got home, LOL.
Being from Michigan I’ve always had a thing for Marbles. They made quite a few WWII knives also despite not being what you think of when thinking fighting knives.
In fact, the US Air Force Survival knife was originally designed and made by Marbles for the Air Force. Marbles sold it in civilian form under the name "Ideal." Other companies were licensed also to make it for the Air Force, like Camillus.
I didn’t realize that Case made anything like that. When I think Case I think pocket knives but I’m not familiar with the Case history. I have a few newish Case pocket knives. Fit and finish are nice on all of them for the price point. The ones with carbon blades are great the stainless blade models not so much.
I had know idea that Case made Bowie knives. Is that the original sheath?
That's the sheath that came with it.
When my cousin and I were kids, we walked to the nearby Army Surplus store, and while there he bought a Case Bowie knife, but it was called the Case Kodiak, and didn't look like this one. Nice knife. Had stag handles.
We were only like 11 or 12, so it's amazing the store clerk sold it to him. My mother immediately confiscated it when we got home, LOL.
It was a different time for sure. My best friend’s dad would give us a note granting permission for us to buy him cigarettes and enough extra money for pops for us. We rode our bikes up to the store and never had an issue😂
The old Army Surplus store selling everything from army jackets to t-shirts with slogans to ALICE packs were a lot of fun.
I've got an Air Force Survival knife that I totally changed the edge angle on using stones. Like a razor, now. I gave it something between a convex and a Scandi grind. I basically eliminated the tiny secondary grind at the edge.
Quality knives have really appreciated in value. I’m always on the scope for old knives at yard sales. Some random grimy folder in a toldbox, ya never know.
I had a very good friend who served on SEAL Team One in Vietnam. He told me that he had been offered a very large amount by a collector for the Gerber Fighting knife he carried in Vietnam. He had the provenance to go along with it, so that made it more valuable than most knives.
I asked him if he sold it to the collector? He said, "No, I was kinda nostalgic about that knife." He still had it.
FWIW.
L.W.
"Always go straight forward, and if you meet the devil, cut him in two and go between the pieces." (William Sturgis, clipper ship captain, 1830s.)
I had a very good friend who served on SEAL Team One in Vietnam. He told me that he had been offered a very large amount by a collector for the Gerber Fighting knife he carried in Vietnam. He had the provenance to go along with it, so that made it more valuable than most knives.
I asked him if he sold it to the collector? He said, "No, I was kinda nostalgic about that knife." He still had it.
FWIW.
L.W.
Yep, a real, certified, story to go along with a classic knife definitely increases its value to collectors.
I didn’t realize that Case made anything like that. When I think Case I think pocket knives but I’m not familiar with the Case history. I have a few newish Case pocket knives. Fit and finish are nice on all of them for the price point. The ones with carbon blades are great the stainless blade models not so much.
I had know idea that Case made Bowie knives. Is that the original sheath?
That's the sheath that came with it.
When my cousin and I were kids, we walked to the nearby Army Surplus store, and while there he bought a Case Bowie knife, but it was called the Case Kodiak, and didn't look like this one. Nice knife. Had stag handles.
We were only like 11 or 12, so it's amazing the store clerk sold it to him. My mother immediately confiscated it when we got home, LOL.
I wouldn't call the Case Kodiak a bowie. It's a really cool knife though.
Did CaseXX refer to it as a bowie in their literature?
It's a smallish Bowie (as that term is modernly used), but still a Bowie pattern knife. Sport knives, for example, don't generally have a two sided cross guard.
Did CaseXX refer to it as a bowie in their literature?
It's a smallish Bowie (as that term is modernly used), but still a Bowie pattern knife. Sport knives, for example, don't generally have a two sided cross guard.
Did CaseXX refer to it as a bowie in their literature?
It's a smallish Bowie (as that term is modernly used), but still a Bowie pattern knife. Sport knives, for example, don't generally have a two sided cross guard.
Should I ask again?
So every clip point is by definition a bowie?
Lol
No but I’m not sure how you could look at that blade profile and not consider it a Bowie.
I have had for years an EK “Bowie” knife. A little different than a lot of the clip point blades called Bowies.
Does anyone have an actual knife that Bowie owned? I seem to recall they’ve been lost to history and it’s a best guess situation as to the actual pattern. I could certainly be wrong though.
Regardless, cool knife. The case and the others posted.
“Life is life and fun is fun, but it's all so quiet when the goldfish die.”
Being from Michigan I’ve always had a thing for Marbles. They made quite a few WWII knives also despite not being what you think of when thinking fighting knives.
In fact, the US Air Force Survival knife was originally designed and made by Marbles for the Air Force. Marbles sold it in civilian form under the name "Ideal." Other companies were licensed also to make it for the Air Force, like Camillus.
This is it in civilian (Ideal) form:
Here it is in Air Force form:
Nice. 👍
I had a similar Bark River with the blood grove. Supposedly Mike Stewart bought them up as NOS that had been in inventory for years when Marbles went under and then built them to his specs. I regret selling it.
I have a few Marbles with the Bobcat box that are well used but this is a favorite collectible. A Plainsman I think? Not an overly useful contour IMO other than as a skinner but well made and with Buffalo horn scales that are four pinned in place.
Did CaseXX refer to it as a bowie in their literature?
It's a smallish Bowie (as that term is modernly used), but still a Bowie pattern knife. Sport knives, for example, don't generally have a two sided cross guard.
Should I ask again?
So every clip point is by definition a bowie?
Lol
No but I’m not sure how you could look at that blade profile and not consider it a Bowie.
Probably because I've held one a buddy had that asked me to rehandle it with a piece of ironwood but I didn't have the equipment at the time to do it.
Did CaseXX refer to it as a bowie in their literature?
It's a smallish Bowie (as that term is modernly used), but still a Bowie pattern knife. Sport knives, for example, don't generally have a two sided cross guard.
Should I ask again?
So every clip point is by definition a bowie?
Lol
No but I’m not sure how you could look at that blade profile and not consider it a Bowie.
Here's a case that I guess is a bowie.
No.
It doesn’t have a Bowie contour. There is no official length or contour so opinions and definitions can differ but I can’t imagine anyone considering that a Bowie. Just about all would consider OP’s knife a Bowie.
I wouldn’t even consider that a clip point. More of a skinner without a lot of belly.
Did CaseXX refer to it as a bowie in their literature?
It's a smallish Bowie (as that term is modernly used), but still a Bowie pattern knife. Sport knives, for example, don't generally have a two sided cross guard.
Should I ask again?
So every clip point is by definition a bowie?
Lol
I'd have to see it. Does it have a double guard, indicating its purpose is combat?
Sure, you get small enough, and it's not a Bowie, but where exactly that point is is a little vague. If having a six inch blade disqualifies a knife (that is otherwise clearly of the Bowie pattern) from being a Bowie, what about all the Baby and Mini Bowies out there? In the 1970s and 1980s I had an S&W branded belt knife (double cross guarded) that was marketed as a Bowie knife, and it was no longer than the Case Kodiak.
Did CaseXX refer to it as a bowie in their literature?
It's a smallish Bowie (as that term is modernly used), but still a Bowie pattern knife. Sport knives, for example, don't generally have a two sided cross guard.
Should I ask again?
So every clip point is by definition a bowie?
Lol
I'd have to see it. Does it have a double guard, indicating its purpose is combat? Sure, you get small enough, and it's not a Bowie, but where exactly that point is is a little vague. If being six inches disqualifies a knife (that is otherwise clearly of the Bowie pattern) from being a Bowie, what about all the Baby and Mini Bowies out there? In the 1970s and 1980s I had an S&W branded belt knife (double cross guarded) that was marketed as a Bowie knife, and it was no longer than the Case Kodiak.
You didn't reference guards when you quoted Webster's earlier, after amending their definition to allow for local ordinances discouraging the sharpening of the top of the knife.
Did Case refer to it as a bowie in their literature?
What you call "clearly a bowie pattern" just shines the spotlight on your ignorance. For a lot of reasons that'll be clear if you keep up with your nonsense.
I had a similar Bark River with the blood grove. Supposedly Mike Stewart bought them up as NOS that had been in inventory for years when Marbles went under and then built them to his specs. I regret selling it.
I have a few Marbles with the Bobcat box that are well used but this is a favorite collectible. A Plainsman I think? Not an overly useful contour IMO other than as a skinner but well made and with Buffalo horn scales that are four pinned in place.
Yep, that's a skinner blade. Very nice. I've got several of the Bobcat boxed (Mike Stewart era) Marbles knives, myself. When he was in charge, great knives were being made under the Marbles name.
Did CaseXX refer to it as a bowie in their literature?
It's a smallish Bowie (as that term is modernly used), but still a Bowie pattern knife. Sport knives, for example, don't generally have a two sided cross guard.
Should I ask again?
So every clip point is by definition a bowie?
Lol
No but I’m not sure how you could look at that blade profile and not consider it a Bowie.
Here's a case that I guess is a bowie.
No.
It doesn’t have a Bowie contour. There is no official length or contour so opinions and definitions can differ but I can’t imagine anyone considering that a Bowie. Just about all would consider OP’s knife a Bowie.
I wouldn’t even consider that a clip point. More of a skinner without a lot of belly.
To be fair it's lost a bit of the tip over the years, but compare the blade pattern of my Case with the pic of the kodiak and explain how one blade pattern is a bowie and the other is not if you wouldn't mind.
Did CaseXX refer to it as a bowie in their literature?
It's a smallish Bowie (as that term is modernly used), but still a Bowie pattern knife. Sport knives, for example, don't generally have a two sided cross guard.
Should I ask again?
So every clip point is by definition a bowie?
Lol
I'd have to see it. Does it have a double guard, indicating its purpose is combat? Sure, you get small enough, and it's not a Bowie, but where exactly that point is is a little vague. If being six inches disqualifies a knife (that is otherwise clearly of the Bowie pattern) from being a Bowie, what about all the Baby and Mini Bowies out there? In the 1970s and 1980s I had an S&W branded belt knife (double cross guarded) that was marketed as a Bowie knife, and it was no longer than the Case Kodiak.
You didn't reference guards when you quoted Webster's earlier, after amending their definition to allow for local ordinances discouraging the sharpening of the top of the knife.
Did Case refer to it as a bowie in their literature?
What you call "clearly a bowie pattern" just shines the spotlight on your ignorance. For a lot of reasons that'll be clear if you keep up with your nonsense.
If you’re not able to recognize OP’s knife as being clearly of a Bowie pattern it’s you that are ignorant. We can split hairs but anyone not talking out of their azz knows that’s a Bowie pattern knife. If you say otherwise you’re either looking to argue or ignorant to knife patterns.
Did CaseXX refer to it as a bowie in their literature?
It's a smallish Bowie (as that term is modernly used), but still a Bowie pattern knife. Sport knives, for example, don't generally have a two sided cross guard.
Should I ask again?
So every clip point is by definition a bowie?
Lol
I'd have to see it. Does it have a double guard, indicating its purpose is combat? Sure, you get small enough, and it's not a Bowie, but where exactly that point is is a little vague. If being six inches disqualifies a knife (that is otherwise clearly of the Bowie pattern) from being a Bowie, what about all the Baby and Mini Bowies out there? In the 1970s and 1980s I had an S&W branded belt knife (double cross guarded) that was marketed as a Bowie knife, and it was no longer than the Case Kodiak.
You didn't reference guards when you quoted Webster's earlier, after amending their definition to allow for local ordinances discouraging the sharpening of the top of the knife.
Did Case refer to it as a bowie in their literature?
What you call "clearly a bowie pattern" just shines the spotlight on your ignorance. For a lot of reasons that'll be clear if you keep up with your nonsense.
If you’re not able to recognize OP’s knife as being clearly of a Bowie pattern it’s you that are ignorant. We can split hairs but anyone not talking out of their azz knows that’s a Bowie pattern knife. If you say otherwise you’re either looking to argue or ignorant to knife patterns.
To be clear, we are not talking about the knife in the original post. Rather the Case Kodiak.
Did CaseXX refer to it as a bowie in their literature?
It's a smallish Bowie (as that term is modernly used), but still a Bowie pattern knife. Sport knives, for example, don't generally have a two sided cross guard.
Should I ask again?
So every clip point is by definition a bowie?
Lol
I'd have to see it. Does it have a double guard, indicating its purpose is combat? Sure, you get small enough, and it's not a Bowie, but where exactly that point is is a little vague. If being six inches disqualifies a knife (that is otherwise clearly of the Bowie pattern) from being a Bowie, what about all the Baby and Mini Bowies out there? In the 1970s and 1980s I had an S&W branded belt knife (double cross guarded) that was marketed as a Bowie knife, and it was no longer than the Case Kodiak.
You didn't reference guards when you quoted Webster's earlier, after amending their definition to allow for local ordinances discouraging the sharpening of the top of the knife.
Did Case refer to it as a bowie in their literature?
What you call "clearly a bowie pattern" just shines the spotlight on your ignorance. For a lot of reasons that'll be clear if you keep up with your nonsense.
In modern parlance (likely going back a hundred years or more), Bowies generally have double guards, despite what Jim actually might have had with him at the Sandbar Fight.
Did CaseXX refer to it as a bowie in their literature?
It's a smallish Bowie (as that term is modernly used), but still a Bowie pattern knife. Sport knives, for example, don't generally have a two sided cross guard.
Should I ask again?
So every clip point is by definition a bowie?
Lol
I'd have to see it. Does it have a double guard, indicating its purpose is combat? Sure, you get small enough, and it's not a Bowie, but where exactly that point is is a little vague. If being six inches disqualifies a knife (that is otherwise clearly of the Bowie pattern) from being a Bowie, what about all the Baby and Mini Bowies out there? In the 1970s and 1980s I had an S&W branded belt knife (double cross guarded) that was marketed as a Bowie knife, and it was no longer than the Case Kodiak.
You didn't reference guards when you quoted Webster's earlier, after amending their definition to allow for local ordinances discouraging the sharpening of the top of the knife.
Did Case refer to it as a bowie in their literature?
What you call "clearly a bowie pattern" just shines the spotlight on your ignorance. For a lot of reasons that'll be clear if you keep up with your nonsense.
In modern parlance (likely going back a hundred years or more), Bowies generally have double guards, despite what Jim actually might have had with him at the Sandbar Fight.
Did Case XX refer to the kodiak as a bowie in any of their literature? It's a simple damned question lol. They obviously weren't shy of doing so with the badass knife in your original post.
Did Case XX refer to the kodiak as a bowie in any of their literature? It's a simple damned question lol. They obviously weren't shy of doing so with the badass knife in your original post.
It's completely irrelevant. Whether a knife is a Bowie has nothing to do with what a manufacturer says. That's just silly. You go by its traits.
Did Case XX refer to the kodiak as a bowie in any of their literature? It's a simple damned question lol. They obviously weren't shy of doing so with the badass knife in your original post.
It's completely irrelevant. Whether a knife is a Bowie has nothing to do with what a manufacturer says. That's just silly. You go by its traits.
Did Case XX refer to the kodiak as a bowie in any of their literature? It's a simple damned question lol. They obviously weren't shy of doing so with the badass knife in your original post.
It's completely irrelevant. Whether a knife is a Bowie has nothing to do with what a manufacturer says. That's just silly. You go by its traits.
Gold
What if the manufacturer said this was a clip point hunting knife? Would you go by that or by what its traits actually indicate?
The definition of a Bowie knife is pretty subjective. What we think of nowadays doesn’t look much like one of Rezin Bowie’s original on display at the Alamo.
Kaywoodie posted a picture of one of his original Sheffield models on another thread the other day. Much more like what the original was probably like. Maybe he’ll post it again.
I have now and have owned many other “Bowie” knifes over the years. From Randall’s to the Case like TRH showed a photo of over the years. And several Custom’s by well known makers.
My favorites???
Probably this one by Cold Steel. The Natchez model and the “best bang for the buck” :
Ole Jim Bowie would probably be envious of all the available options in todays knife market. 😬
Last edited by chlinstructor; 04/26/24.
"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!"
"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!"
"The Church can and should help modern society by tirelessly insisting that the work of women in the home be recognized and respected by all in its irreplaceable value." Apostolic Exhortation On The Family, Pope John Paul II
I'll have to get my Randall's out for a shot. I wish I hadn't traded my Randall camping knife, years ago, for a mint S&W Model 18. I like the 18, but still wish I had the knife. And I bet the Randall was the better part of that bargain.
Bowie, in modern parlance, refers to a general pattern of characteristics. The Kodiak is on the small side for the designation, but most recognize it as a Bowie in general type, to include The Knife Center.
Iv always liked the KaBar Bowie knives, says Bowie right on the blade! They were made with good steel, get realy sharp. Iv got a couple of them. Some reason the sheaths are hard to find.
I've always liked the KaBar Bowie knives, says Bowie right on the blade! They were made with good steel, get realy sharp. I've got a couple of them. Some reason the sheaths are hard to find.
Lately I've had a tactical knife obsession. Left to right. Spartan Blades Harsey Definsa, Medford Marine Corp Fighter (Kay Bar on steriods), Medford Marine Corp Raider...
Oh! And a Kay Bar State And Union reproduction of the prized Dog's Head Red Spacer Kay Bar.
Dog wearing an eye patch in front of cross bones. Sorta looks likes my Lab Koa boy.
Didn’t read this entire thread and some one may have already brought it up, but there’s an excellent book on the weapons of World War II, my grandson has mine now so I can’t reference it, however it has an entire section on knifes and edged weapons issued during the war, really interesting reading. It’s a great reference book for all kinds of military equipment , in addition to just weapons. Hope I get it back someday.
My only Bowie knife is a made in Japan Cold Steel Trail Master. I remember first seeing them about 35 years ago. I couldn’t afford one on paper route money. It was also offered with stag horn or maybe it was bone scales. This was my uncles that I inherited years later.
Lynn Thompson had his detractors but I’ve always liked Cold Steel. Especially the older mostly made in the US or Japan products. His catalogs were cool stuff when I was a kid. The knives were a great combination of useful designs, quality and value with some good old fashion salesmanship and selling the sizzle with the steak. Similar to Mike Dillion in that sense of offering a quality product, knowing his customer base and how to promote the product and make it fun.
The term "Bowie knife" has been misconstrued to mean any large sheath knife with a clip point blade and a double hilt.
This would be considered a Bowie knife,although that term in not included in its name.It's a Randall Buxton Fighter but you can't buy this knife from the Randall shop.
Communist Goals
26. Present homosexuality and degeneracy as normal. 27. Discredit the Bible. 28. Eliminate prayer in the schools.
I have this old small Case Tested bowie from the 20's or 30's. Red bone handles, Model 651-5. The double guard is a little loose I can live with it.
"Americans have the right and advantage of being armed-unlike the citizens of other countries whose governments are afraid to trust the people with arms." James Madison
I am not a knnife expert by any means but from looking at numerous civil war era photos it seems that most of the people diplaying knives the pattern most often diplayed is very similar to the one currently made by Cold Steel.
Being that the civil war was a lot closer time wise to the Jim Bowie era I would expect that those with longer and heavier bladeswould be more representative of a Bowie knife. Also in an age of mostly single shot firearms I can see the case for a "short sword" as a back-up weapon, so to me the larger blade sizes make a lot of sense as such..
There is no doubt that a lot of blacksmith knife makers and commercial knife makers called their knives a Bowie knife - there are an almost limitless number of knives called Bowie knives.
drover
223 Rem, my favorite cartridge - you can't argue with truckloads of dead PD's and gophers.
24hourcampfire.com - The site where there is a problem for every solution.
My only Bowie knife is a made in Japan Cold Steel Trail Master. I remember first seeing them about 35 years ago. I couldn’t afford one on paper route money. It was also offered with stag horn or maybe it was bone scales. This was my uncles that I inherited years later.
Lynn Thompson had his detractors but I’ve always liked Cold Steel. Especially the older mostly made in the US or Japan products. His catalogs were cool stuff when I was a kid. The knives were a great combination of useful designs, quality and value with some good old fashion salesmanship and selling the sizzle with the steak. Similar to Mike Dillion in that sense of offering a quality product, knowing his customer base and how to promote the product and make it fun.
I have one of those, too, except mine was made in Taiwan, blade from 01 tool steel, and has a solid brass cross guard.
This one is in the general style of the American Civil War era Bowie knives. Razor sharp, too.
And probably a lot closer to the Original Bowie than most designs.
"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!"
I've always liked the KaBar Bowie knives, says Bowie right on the blade! They were made with good steel, get realy sharp. I've got a couple of them. Some reason the sheaths are hard to find.
Yep, and a six inch blade.
That was probably the first Bowie Knife I bought as a kiddo. Saved up my money and ride my bike to the local Gibson’s Discount Center. Surprised they let me buy it. 🤠
I remember drooling at the big Kabar and Case Knife Displays in the big glass and wooden cases. 😬
"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!"
My only Bowie knife is a made in Japan Cold Steel Trail Master. I remember first seeing them about 35 years ago. I couldn’t afford one on paper route money. It was also offered with stag horn or maybe it was bone scales. This was my uncles that I inherited years later.
Lynn Thompson had his detractors but I’ve always liked Cold Steel. Especially the older mostly made in the US or Japan products. His catalogs were cool stuff when I was a kid. The knives were a great combination of useful designs, quality and value with some good old fashion salesmanship and selling the sizzle with the steak. Similar to Mike Dillion in that sense of offering a quality product, knowing his customer base and how to promote the product and make it fun.
I have one of those, too, except mine was made in Taiwan, blade from 01 tool steel, and has a solid brass cross guard.
There's a Korean fellow in town who does nothing but hand sharpen knives for a living. He charges a pretty penny, but he gets them razor sharp. He'll even show you before and after pictures of your knife's edge taken digitally from his microscope.
My only Bowie knife is a made in Japan Cold Steel Trail Master. I remember first seeing them about 35 years ago. I couldn’t afford one on paper route money. It was also offered with stag horn or maybe it was bone scales. This was my uncles that I inherited years later.
Lynn Thompson had his detractors but I’ve always liked Cold Steel. Especially the older mostly made in the US or Japan products. His catalogs were cool stuff when I was a kid. The knives were a great combination of useful designs, quality and value with some good old fashion salesmanship and selling the sizzle with the steak. Similar to Mike Dillion in that sense of offering a quality product, knowing his customer base and how to promote the product and make it fun.
I have one of those, too, except mine was made in Taiwan, blade from 01 tool steel, and has a solid brass cross guard.
Both Cold Steel & SOG make some really good knives for the money!
The older stuff from Seki Japan was better, but even there new import stuff is decent steel. And always razor sharp right out of the box. Not a bad alternative for those that can’t afford a Randall.
"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!"
"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!"
An "Alaskan Skinner" (Model 11-5) and a "Fighter" (Model 1-7). The Model 1-7, I think, qualifies as a Bowie. Although, we'll have to ask Billy Goat to be sure.
PS Although too expensive a knife for the US Military to buy and issue to our troops, many US soldiers had the Model 1-7 "Fighter" with them in Vietnam. Some were gifts from parents, and some purchased by the soldiers themselves.
My only Bowie knife is a made in Japan Cold Steel Trail Master. I remember first seeing them about 35 years ago. I couldn’t afford one on paper route money. It was also offered with stag horn or maybe it was bone scales. This was my uncles that I inherited years later.
Lynn Thompson had his detractors but I’ve always liked Cold Steel. Especially the older mostly made in the US or Japan products. His catalogs were cool stuff when I was a kid. The knives were a great combination of useful designs, quality and value with some good old fashion salesmanship and selling the sizzle with the steak. Similar to Mike Dillion in that sense of offering a quality product, knowing his customer base and how to promote the product and make it fun.
Have the san mia 111 version of that.
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
I've hunted big game a handful of times, but always with a guide to do the field dressing (for a tip). So my question for the actual, for real, big game hunters here is, is there any reason you would not bring a skinner pattern blade to use as your general purpose big game hunting knife, i.e., to field dress with?
Guide does that with a knife with replaceable blades (essentially scalpel or razor blades)
I bring a general purpose folder and a Leatherman
"The Church can and should help modern society by tirelessly insisting that the work of women in the home be recognized and respected by all in its irreplaceable value." Apostolic Exhortation On The Family, Pope John Paul II
I've hunted big game a handful of times, but always with a guide to do the field dressing (for a tip). So my question for the actual, for real, big game hunters here is, is there any reason you would not bring a skinner pattern blade to use as your general purpose big game hunting knife, i.e., to field dress with?
I do but I almost always end up using my slotted razor blade carpet knife.
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
I've hunted big game a handful of times, but always with a guide to do the field dressing (for a tip). So my question for the actual, for real, big game hunters here is, is there any reason you would not bring a skinner pattern blade to use as your general purpose big game hunting knife, i.e., to field dress with?
I do but I almost always end up using my slotted razor blade carpet knife.
I've hunted big game a handful of times, but always with a guide to do the field dressing (for a tip). So my question for the actual, for real, big game hunters here is, is there any reason you would not bring a skinner pattern blade to use as your general purpose big game hunting knife, i.e., to field dress with?
I prefer a blade with a neutral point location and lots of sweep to the edge for most any cutting chore including working on game.
I could get the job done with a bowie or clip point blade but it makes thing harder.
John Burns
I have all the sources. They can't stop the signal.
I've hunted big game a handful of times, but always with a guide to do the field dressing (for a tip). So my question for the actual, for real, big game hunters here is, is there any reason you would not bring a skinner pattern blade to use as your general purpose big game hunting knife, i.e., to field dress with?
Too big. Too heavy. Too hard to get really sharp. I’m not chopping anything up or in a hand to hand battle so I have no use for a big knife. I generally do all that needs done with a good sharp pocketknife.
Where was that Gibsons store at chlinstructor ? I probably stood in front of those same knife displays and dreamed of owning those knives. The guys that worked the counter were always willing to let a kid with no money handle the merchandise and dream. I still own a few guns that came from there.
" It ain't dead.As long as there's one cowboy taking care of one cow,it ain't dead ! " Monte Walsh
I've hunted big game a handful of times, but always with a guide to do the field dressing (for a tip). So my question for the actual, for real, big game hunters here is, is there any reason you would not bring a skinner pattern blade to use as your general purpose big game hunting knife, i.e., to field dress with?
I prefer a blade with a neutral point location and lots of sweep to the edge for most any cutting chore including working on game.
I could get the job done with a bowie or clip point blade but it makes thing harder.
That sounds about what I like for an all around camp and hunting knife.
Did CaseXX refer to it as a bowie in their literature?
The original light brown/tan box had word "BOWIE" in lower right corner. NIB sample sold for $245 on GI, someone got quite knife for relatively small investment of cash.😎
Question for case expert. Not about the Bowie. When I was 17 years old in the year 1970 I was staying with my brother in Alaska. I found a Case knife with xxx on it. It was so hard we never did get it sharp. Were these common or rare? Just curious. Edk
"The Church can and should help modern society by tirelessly insisting that the work of women in the home be recognized and respected by all in its irreplaceable value." Apostolic Exhortation On The Family, Pope John Paul II
This was up for sale for $350.00 on eBay. I figured, just for the heck of it, I'd offer $250.00. I was sure I'd be turned down, since my offer was so south of the asking price. Lo and behold, he immediately accepted my offer, and it's on its way.
PS It was listed as a Case Kodiak Bowie Knife.
"NOS Rare CASE XX Handmade USA Kodiak Bowie Knife 11" w/ Stag Handle & Original Sheath"
Did CaseXX refer to it as a bowie in their literature?
It's a smallish Bowie (as that term is modernly used), but still a Bowie pattern knife. Sport knives, for example, don't generally have a two sided cross guard.
Should I ask again?
So every clip point is by definition a bowie?
Lol
Quite a few. Buck now refers to a 119 as a clip point
![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/full/255054.jpeg)
![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/full/255053.jpeg)
![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/full/255050.jpeg)
![[Linked Image from image.invaluable.com]](https://image.invaluable.com/housePhotos/kraft/99/762299/H4371-L358092473.jpg)
![[Linked Image from ima-usa.com]](https://www.ima-usa.com/cdn/shop/products/ONSV9305__09.jpg)
![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/full/255064.jpeg)
![[Linked Image from i.ebayimg.com]](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/eIAAAOSwDe9ktt2a/s-l960.jpg)
![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/fbyP2RgC/IMG-7691.jpg)
![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/EWE51HYm.jpg)
![[Linked Image from darkknightarmoury.com]](https://www.darkknightarmoury.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/BK-HR0040.jpg)
![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/xdPV43M2/IMG-3296.jpg)
![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/4dnyfJDL/BFA4-A02-B-9669-45-CC-BD73-A5862-FEA5-F3-A.jpg)
![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/F0Z15dRh.jpg)
![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/s14gGfrh.jpg)
![[Linked Image from i.etsystatic.com]](https://i.etsystatic.com/6152241/r/il/2bb718/3902573991/il_680x540.3902573991_36t1.jpg)
![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/full/255071.jpeg)
![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/sX0dTwJw/IMG-8232.jpg)
![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/iVQhEkwh.jpg)
![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/vTmQQCbh.jpg)
![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/nMB2Jnyh.jpg)
![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/Px1zvHjn/IMG-7692.jpg)
![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/full/255112.jpg)
![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/full/255111.jpg)
![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/full/255144.jpg)
![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/full/255145.jpeg)
![[Linked Image from image.invaluable.com]](https://image.invaluable.com/housePhotos/auctionsappraisers/76/748876/H0150-L333637623_original.JPG)
![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/full/255163.jpeg)
![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/full/255161.jpeg)
![[Linked Image from imagizer.imageshack.com]](https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q70/924/kWBJFr.jpg)
![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/25KWK6qX/IMG-5902.jpg)
![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/JMxx7SQh.jpg)
![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/NRSwhEj.jpg)
![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/nsEvkbdh.jpg)
![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/qqVxL0Qs/IMG-6562.jpg)
![[Linked Image from m.media-amazon.com]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41eZMSN0e+L._AC_SL1010_.jpg)
![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/full/255391.jpg)
![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/full/255392.jpg)
![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/full/255393.jpg)
![[Linked Image from i.ebayimg.com]](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/uFYAAOSwvvplKyvL/s-l960.png)