The right to keep and bear arms is usually associated with guns, though most reasonable people would certainly agree that anyone carrying a Bowie knife is, indeed, armed. In fact, Bowie knives are largely designed as weapons. This means that there will be certain restrictions on where, and how, one may carry them. Whatever the local laws may say, remember that a private establishment has the right to prohibit any and all weapons from its grounds. . . . → Read More: Permits for Carrying Bowie Knives
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The term “hunting knife” is a bit of a misnomer. After all, very few people actually hunt with a knife-if any at all. These knives are actually used to clean game. Bowie knives are not designed exclusively as hunting knives, though some models are ideal for that purpose. Most often, the question of what defines a blade as a hunting knife or a Bowie knife depends on the shape of the blade. . . . → Read More: Hunting Knives vs. Bowie Knives Hunters and hikers alike look for the clearest path with the least resistance when they set out through the forest. Many times, in order to find the “route”, they must make their own path. But how can they remove unwanted brush without spend too much in their wallet? With the low priced, high output Gerber machete. . . . → Read More: An Invaluable Gerber Gator Machete Review A Bowie knife is a tool that was designed to be versatile from the start. There are, however, inevitable limitations to the versatility of any tool. A six inch Bowie knife is great for cleaning game but a would-be pioneer will find it ill-suited for chopping small firewood. Likewise, a 12-inch knife can create plenty of kindling but is about as appropriate as a baseball bat for cleaning a fish. What one can cut depends on what is in one’s hand. . . . → Read More: The Cutting Properties of a Bowie Knife There are different kinds of knives available, and as with many other instruments, if you do not have the appropriate one, it’s probable to create problems. A skillful quality knife will endure a lifetime with nominal maintenance. Here are a couple of tips for selecting a suitable knife for your outdoor sport. . . . → Read More: How To Recognize The Knife For Outdoor Sport Bowie knives have been around for almost 200 years. In that time, metal technology has advanced a great deal. Today’s knives can be purchased in a variety of steels. In the past, it was the best one could do to get the best performing steel they could find. Today, one can find different steels that offer excellent performance in different situations. . . . → Read More: Metals Used for Bowie Knives As we all know, knives have played an important role in society for thousands of years already, but of course things have changed dramatically over the years. For example, modern man uses weapons which are noticeably more powerful nowadays, and even the way in which we hunt has changed. Even so, every hunter still carries a knife, and for that matter, so do many others, be it for whatever reason. There is however one specific knife that has always stood out above the crowd and that is the Buck Folding Hunter 110. . . . → Read More: The Buck Folding Hunter 110: A Razor Sharp Review Gerber knives are probably the best knives in today’s modern era. Setting the bar for innovative as well as cutting edge technology when it comes to their products, Gerber Legendary Blades has made it clear that camping and hunting are just not the same without one of their knives in hand. You’d be surprised to know that their largest customer happens to be the United States Government. From the Marines and Army to the National Guard, these knives are the standard issues. Even the Air Force and Navy thinks that they are highly useful. If you’re still not convinced, then read on further details. . . . → Read More: Owning Gerber Knives Has Many Advantages Some knives are legendary. The daggers of Europe, the flint knives carried by Apache warriors and the knives carried into the battles of World War 2 all carry with them fearsome reputations, and justly so. Bowie knives are among those blades which have become the stuff of legend. Like a samurai’s sword or a Spartan’s spear tip, these Bowies have characteristics that make them easily identifiable and unfailingly deadly. . . . → Read More: Bowie Knife Designs If you have just purchased your first bowie knife, or even if you have been an avid collector of these blades for a number of years, it can be difficult to determine exactly what all the different parts of the blade are supposed to be used for. Part of this confusion stems from the myriad different styles of blade out there. For instance, you’ll find modern bowies that have saw-tooth edging on the spine, while historically accurate models do not include this feature. What are the different parts supposed to do? . . . → Read More: Parts of a Bowie Knife |
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