Bowie Knife - Every Day Carry.

[matefrio]

Ok, I'm in trouble. I didn't go toooo far off budget. It's going to take a few days to get here but I got this:

Description:
Overall Length: 14” Inches
Blade Length: 9” Inches
Handle Length: 5” Inches
Blade Material: 15N20 & 1095 Hand Forged Damascus
Handle: Premium Stage Horn
Bolster: Damascus Steel
Sheath: Fine Leather

 

[Bithabus]

Ok, I'm in trouble. I didn't go toooo far off budget. It's going to take a few days to get here but I got this:

Description:
Overall Length: 14” Inches
Blade Length: 9” Inches
Handle Length: 5” Inches
Blade Material: 15N20 & 1095 Hand Forged Damascus
Handle: Premium Stage Horn
Bolster: Damascus Steel
Sheath: Fine Leather

Cool. Where did you get that one?

 

[matefrio]

Cool. Where did you get that one?

ebay. Either got a bunch for my $$ or got ripped off. Guy has 100% ratings. We'll see.

 

[Bithabus]

ebay. Either got a bunch for my $$ or got ripped off. Guy has 100% ratings. We'll see.

It looks nice.

 

[Rum Runner]

I kinda like this one (<$40):
Browning Contemporary Bowie Knife, Knives, Browning, Browning Contemporary Bowie Knife at Sportsman's Guide

 

[ZX9RCAM]

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[ZX9RCAM]

So, are Bowie knives legal to carry?
What about blade length limits?

 

[Texas42]

So, are Bowie knives legal to carry?
What about blade length limits?

They are illegal knives.

 

[Tejano Scott]

Congrats Matefrio, looks nice!

 

[Rum Runner]

So, are Bowie knives legal to carry?
What about blade length limits?

http://www.texasguntalk.com/forums/...d-handgun-i-can-carry-illegal-knife-club.html

Congrats Matefrio, looks nice!

That is a sweet looking knife.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

http://www.texasguntalk.com/forums/...d-handgun-i-can-carry-illegal-knife-club.html

That is a sweet looking knife.

It is a sweet looking knife.....yep, I found that thread after I posted the question, lol.

 

[matefrio]

Got to thinking how big the knife above would be. Decided to get something smaller. I feel like TexasRedneck and his 1911s. I'm getting the following as well if everything lines up tonight from a maker in the UK. I'll need to modify the hostler to include active retention though.

Blade length: 6 inch ApproxHandle length: 4 1/2 inch Approx Walnut wood handle.
Over 300 layers of 15n25 and 1095 treated to 58 hrc on rockwell scale test

 

[Rum Runner]

While I will admit I know jack about knives in general other than carrying a kershaw in my pocket everyday, I love that knife for three reasons:
1) The damascus markings are stunning IMO.
2) The way the jimping was done is cool compared to the notching I have seen
3) The handle is plain classic and functional so as not to distract from that beautiful damascus steel.

Ut oh, on closer look though, the way the brass was scalloped on the handle...is that gonna be a dust/dirt collector?

 

[matefrio]

I thought about that. I may end up needing to fill it with some epoxy.

While I will admit I know jack about knives in general other than carrying a kershaw in my pocket everyday, I love that knife for three reasons:
1) The damascus markings are stunning IMO.
2) The way the jimping was done is cool compared to the notching I have seen
3) The handle is plain classic and functional so as not to distract from that beautiful damascus steel.

Ut oh, on closer look though, the way the brass was scalloped on the handle...is that gonna be a dust/dirt collector?

 

[Tejano Scott]

Yeah, I like that knife even better(it's more my style). I agree with Rum Runner, that jimping is extremely unique. I like how that jimping look is repeated in the back of the handle.

 

[Red78]

Not exactly what you're looking for, but I just ordered this from Cabela's: Cabela's Alaskan Guide® Series Vanguard Knife, Fixed Blade Knives, Knives & Tools, Camping : Cabela's

You may want to browse their website, I received their 2011 cutlery catalog a couple of weeks ago - I assume everything in it is online, you may find something you like there. Here's another Buck that's in the price range you specified: Cabela's: Buck 119 Special Knife

 

[AKM]

What's the legality of carrying a large knife like this? I though you couldn't carry any bigger than 5.5"? Just curious I have a few Bowles I wouldn't mind carrying

 

[matefrio]

What's the legality of carrying a large knife like this? I though you couldn't carry any bigger than 5.5"? Just curious I have a few Bowles I wouldn't mind carrying

If you have a CHL and are carrying a pistol of the correct classification you qualified for you can carry an illegal knife:

http://www.texasguntalk.com/forums/...d-handgun-i-can-carry-illegal-knife-club.html

 

[AKM]

dont think id chance it.....Heres a question though...say i bought a 5.5'' fixed blade knife and kept it in my boot for backup. Whats the legality there?

 

[Bithabus]

dont think id chance it.....Heres a question though...say i bought a 5.5'' fixed blade knife and kept it in my boot for backup. Whats the legality there?

Single edge 5.5 is not an illegal knife. Remember to measure from the guard.