There are numerous different types of blades available for Bowie knives. Most of them will be traditional grinds, such as double bevels or chisel grinds. These are durable, sharp and easy-to-maintain edges. Another popular type of blade is called the flat grind. These grinds are very simple, consisting of a constant angle from flat to edge. Knives with these edge grinds span a wide range, from very expensive models to nearly disposable kitchen knives that are usually found in department stores. . . . → Read More: High-Relief Blade Characteristics
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When a lot of hunters start searching for a new knife to buy they look at Gerber knives first thing. Gerber has been getting rave reviews from sportsmen everywhere for many years and just about all of them have nothing but good things to say. . . . → Read More: Gerber Knives – Giving You The Best The original Bowie knife design was simply a large blade, with some unique characteristics. During most of the blade’s history, a gut hook was not incorporated into its design. However, modern knife makers have developed any number of variations on the original Bowie design and, today, you can find Bowies with gut hooks with serrated edges and in varying sizes, from miniscule to enormous. What is a gut hook for, though? Actually, this can be a valuable tool for hunters and anglers. . . . → Read More: What Function Does The Gut Hook On A Bowie Knife Serve? In your quest for the perfect knife, you will encounter numerous styles of blades, even with the vaunted Bowie knife. In fact, you will have to choose between clip point, drop point, spear point and other types of blade shapes. One of the most popular options is the drop point design. What does this mean, though? How do these blade shapes differ from other blades on the market? In many ways, the drop point is one of the best designs available, though this will certainly depend on your preferred usage. . . . → Read More: Should You Look For Bowie Knives With A Drop Point Blade? Bowie knives are essentially built for adventure. Adventure, of course, oftentimes means inconvenience. This sometimes means having a dull knife and no bench stone on which to restore its edge. You can still sharpen your knife, but it will take some technique and the right tools. You have several options for portable sharpeners. . . . → Read More: Sharpening Your Knife In The Field Sharpening Bowie knives, and other fine blades, is truly an art. While there is a bit of engineering involved where maintaining the bevel is concerned, most of the task revolves around the precision and care usually associated with arts. Maintaining a blade, in fact, is a foundational element of any martial art that makes use of edged weaponry. Sharpening a knife is not difficult but it takes time to learn and time to do. Without investing both, you’ll end up ruining your knife. . . . → Read More: Common Mistakes Made When Sharpening Bowie Knives Bowie knives are among the most popular hunting knives in the world. They’re also among the largest knives in the world and, among experienced hunters, the site of a novice heading out into the woods with a 14-inch knife is occasion for a lot of laughter. Remember, Bowies are fighting knives, but you won’t be fighting deer or bear with your Bowie. You need a Bowie that is more suited to working than fighting when you’re out hunting. . . . → Read More: Choosing Bowie Knives for Hunting Everything exposed to the atmosphere is constantly being attacked by various agents of decomposition. This is no different where metals are concerned, and a Bowie knife, no matter how expensive the blade, can and will rust. Fortunately, this doesn’t mean you have to buy a new knife. . . . → Read More: How To Remove Rust From A Bowie Knife Bowie knives are almost too cheap these days. People forget what they’re buying and, rather than taking pride in what they have, oftentimes fail to take care of them and just buy new ones. This defeats the whole purpose of owning a fine bladed tool or weapon. The best versions of these knives are among the most beautiful blades in production. The design of the knife is connected to the American Frontier and to some of its most notable figures. . . . → Read More: Taking Care Of Your Knife As a testament to the brilliance of the design, knives of all sizes oftentimes include the characteristics of a Bowie knife in their blade design. However, not all knives are Bowie knives, even if they have a characteristically clipped blade and fighting-style hand guard. Knives of all shapes and sizes come with some of the very distinctive elements that make larger knives into true Bowie knives, but not all of them. . . . → Read More: How Big is a Bowie Knife? |
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