Description
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This style of Bowie knife was commonly carried and used from roughly 1820 to 1840, a time when frontiersmen and hunters required a dependable blade for both everyday tasks and self-defense. The handle is fashioned from horn, a material prized for its toughness and natural grip, often taken from cattle or buffalo. The blade, forged to measure 10-1/4″ in length and 3/16″ in thickness, strikes a balance between durability and maneuverability,well suited for skinning game or handling close-quarters work. This particular piece reflects traditional craftsmanship methods.
This style of Bowie knife was commonly carried and used from roughly 1820 to 1840, a time when frontiersmen and hunters required a dependable blade for both everyday tasks and self-defense. The handle is fashioned from horn, a material prized for its toughness and natural grip, often taken from cattle or buffalo. The blade, forged to measure 10-1/4″ in length and 3/16″ in thickness, strikes a balance between durability and maneuverability,well suited for skinning game or handling close-quarters work. This particular piece reflects traditional craftsmanship methods.
- Overall length: 15-1/8″
- Blade length: 10-1/4″, thickness: 3/16″
Can be personalized with 3 initials.
Fun fact: The Bowie knife is named after Jim Bowie, a 19th-century American pioneer, who brought this style of knife into the spotlight after wielding it during the Sandbar Fight of 1827.
