Bowie Knives

[ohiofed]

All, I am looking for a maker that I saw on here(I think), that made authentic bowie knives. Ive already tried the search function and didnt come up with it so if someone could point me in the right direction it would be very helpful. Thanks :D

[D F Smith Historic]

Re: Bowie Knives

Hi Isaac,

What type of Bowie are you interested in?

Don S

[ohiofed]

Re: Bowie Knives

Don, Well actually a friend and I are just looking for any kind of Bowie knives in general. Just looking at what types are out there for sale etc. Nothing real particular you know... But any help or info would be great. Thanks

[Hoosier Yank]

Re: Bowie Knives

Tim Ridge of Swamp Fox Knives has some very nice Bowies

Swamp Fox Knives

[Curt Schmidt]

Re: Bowie Knives

Hallo Kamerad!

And there are number of blacksmiths/knifesmiths who largely serve the 18th century "longhunter community" who can copy an original or otherwise hand-forge a "bowie" knife on a custom-order basis.

However, as shared, "Swamp Fox" usually has a couple or three "ready to click and order" without the many month or year wait often associated with custom work.

http://www.swampfoxknives.com/page_4.html

Curt-Heinrich Schmidt

[Vuhginyuh]

Re: Bowie Knives

Here is a commercial grade Bowie from NC. The CS Arsenal in Kenansville was not a government facilty.

[D F Smith Historic]

Shefield Knives

Hi All,

English imported Knives are realy under represented. Shefield produced knives are some of the most common. Dixie Gun Works has a couple that are real imports from England, correctly made by, if I remember correctly, the same company. You will have to have a new scabbard made though as the one theat comes with the knife is just plain old wrong. Also don't forget "Green River" type knives. they are correct as well for some impressions.

Hope this helps,

Don

[Vuhginyuh]

Re: Bowie Knives

Isaac,

Again I have jumped the gun and posted a reply for a Confederate example. If you are Federal I would certainly take Don Smith's advice and look at an English piece. An original may not be much more than a fine copy.

I'll keep my errant post simply because the Kenansville is such a great blade.

[Jimmayo]

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Shefield knives lack personality. I agree with Garrison. Confederate blades rule!

[Vuhginyuh]

Re: Bowie Knives

I would like to add to Issac's question, who can make a copy of the Kenansville I posted above? Would Swamp Fox make a CS piece?

[3alabama]

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Garrison,
Swamp Fox Knives will copy that if you send pictures of what you want. But be advised it's not cheap. His D-Guards usually go for $300 but on the up note they are a work of art and extremly sharp and hold that edge very well. I have a D-guard of his and am very happy with it. Mine is about 14 1/2 " overall length.