Panzerschwein
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Well, there has come a time in my life that I've decided that I need a Bowie knife!
However, there are so many makes and models out there I have no possible idea where to begin. Let me say first I want one for historical purposes, second as a utility knife in the field for tasks like cutting cord wood and sticks etc. Also, God forbid, as a possible defensive knife if it really comes to that.
I'm looking for a historical style Bowie, something along the lines that Davy Crocket would carry or something carried by a bushwacker in the Civil War or something. No modern "tactical" barf knives that are called Bowies for what ever reason. I'm not wanting to spend over $250 dollars, but might budge a little on the price if it's well worth it. I would prefer American made but that's not necessary as long as it's quality regardless.
So, what do you all recommend for a historically accurate Bowie knife that is capable of the mentioned tasks and is not much over $250 in price?
Thank you so much for your help, I'm not really a "knife guy" and that's why I'm asking this question. I've wanted a Bowie ever since I was a kid though, and I think now is as good a time as any to get one.
Thanks!
However, there are so many makes and models out there I have no possible idea where to begin. Let me say first I want one for historical purposes, second as a utility knife in the field for tasks like cutting cord wood and sticks etc. Also, God forbid, as a possible defensive knife if it really comes to that.
I'm looking for a historical style Bowie, something along the lines that Davy Crocket would carry or something carried by a bushwacker in the Civil War or something. No modern "tactical" barf knives that are called Bowies for what ever reason. I'm not wanting to spend over $250 dollars, but might budge a little on the price if it's well worth it. I would prefer American made but that's not necessary as long as it's quality regardless.
So, what do you all recommend for a historically accurate Bowie knife that is capable of the mentioned tasks and is not much over $250 in price?
Thank you so much for your help, I'm not really a "knife guy" and that's why I'm asking this question. I've wanted a Bowie ever since I was a kid though, and I think now is as good a time as any to get one.
Thanks!