Camping: Early American Bowie Knives
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As the American frontier was explored and settled in the 19th century, a good knife was considered essential equipment by those who ventured into the wilderness. Good knife makers were valued, and over time certain designs became highly desired. These four knives are patterned after popular knives of that period. Add one of these original "survival knife" forerunners to your collection. Available:Arkansas Toothpick The dagger profile and swordlike, 19" overall length will tame most any snarling backwoods beast or trading-post ruffian. This mountain-man sidekick features a coffin-shaped hardwood handle, brass furniture and a high-carbon steel blade. Blade length: 13-7/8"L x 1-5/8"W.Weight: 1 lb. 2 oz.Texas Bowie Built big to handle whatever obstacle the wild frontier could dish out, the mighty Texas is based on an authentic 19th-century Bowie design. Its intimidating, 13-3/4" blade has the Bowie-original, clip-point profile. Authentic bone handle with solid steel furniture. Includes oil-tanned, top-grain leather sheath. Overall length: 19-1/4". Weight: 1 lb. 10 oz.1850 Bowie Just like you'd expect to find on any self-respecting frontier trail rider, this big-bellied knife features a 12-3/4" high-carbon tempered-steel blade with a distinctive Spanish-notch cutout. Coffin-shaped, tack-accented, wood-and-steel handle. Period-accurate leather scabbard included. Overall length: 18-1/4". Weight: 1 lb. 4 oz.Frontier Utility Knife Handmade out west, this multipurpose knife is a top choice of tradition-minded rendezvous participants and outdoorsmen. The Oregon-forged, 4-3/4" 1095 high-carbon steel blade has an antique, one-of-a-kind look and a unique Mediterranean notch which can be used to strip sinew. American curly maple handles. Includes oil-tanned, top-grain leather sheath. Blade length: 4-3/4".Overall length: 9-3/8". Weight: 3 oz.
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