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Hiking Knives
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 Buck Outdoor Sports Camping Hiking Hunting Knife Wooden Handle Nylon Sheath $19.95 (1 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 15:45:47 PST |
 Gerber Knife Bear Grylls Compact Survival Hunting Hiking Camping Multi Tool $16.00 (8 Bids) End Date: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 16:20:05 PST |
 Jack Knife by Frost Real Wood Handle Camping Hiking Fishing Hunting NOS $12.99 End Date: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 16:26:21 PST |
 VICTORINOX EXPLORER HOFFRITZ SWISS ARMY KNIFE CAMPING SCOUTING HIKING $17.99 End Date: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 16:28:35 PST |
 VICTORINOX HUNTSMAN CAMO SWISS ARMY KNIFE CAMPING SCOUTING HIKING SPORTING $17.99 End Date: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 16:32:31 PST |
 VICTORINOX SPARTAN SWISS ARMY KNIFE DELL RED CAMPING SCOUTING HIKING $9.99 End Date: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 16:33:58 PST |
 Vintage Soviet Russian Folding Knife F OCTOBER Pocket Hunting Hiking Knife $32.00 End Date: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 17:39:19 PST |
 Kershaw Mini Biner Silver Carabiner Clip Knife Camping Hiking New $0.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 17:55:45 PST |
 Vintage Soviet Russian Folding Knife Wood Handle Pocket Hunting Hiking $9.98 (1 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 18:13:57 PST |
 30 2 pc PRECISION Military Technical Compass + Knife Set Camping Hiking $13.19 End Date: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 18:36:03 PST |
 OUTDOOR SPORTS CAMPING HUNTING FOLDING KNIFE HIKING $0.99 End Date: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 18:37:46 PST |
 Ka Bar KaBar Adventure Piggyback Knife Knives 5Cr13 Neck Hiking Camping Survival $8.49 End Date: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 19:09:08 PST |
 Gerber Big Rock Hunting Fixed Blade Knife w Sheath use Hunting Camping Hiking $34.99 End Date: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 19:10:43 PST Buy It Now for only: $34.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Go Shed Hunting DVD antler antlers deer knife archery fishing hiking buck $15.00 End Date: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 19:38:08 PST |
 Ka Bar KaBar Adventure Piggyback Knife Knives 5Cr13 Neck Hiking Camping Survival $8.49 End Date: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 19:42:30 PST |
 Ka Bar KaBar Adventure Piggyback Knife Knives 5Cr13 Neck Hiking Camping Survival $8.49 End Date: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 19:45:00 PST |
 FORK KNIFE SPOON + PLASTIC WATERPROOF CASE mess kit EATing UTENSILS CAMP HIKE $4.99 End Date: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 19:51:53 PST |
 New Black Survival Knife set for Tactical Military Hunting Camping Hiking $16.99 End Date: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 20:50:17 PST Buy It Now for only: $16.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Boker Magnum 701 Backpacker CERAMIC hiking picnic knife $14.99 End Date: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 21:09:46 PST |
 40 Survival Hunting knives Wholesale Fishing Camping hiking scouting full tang $90.00 End Date: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 23:06:24 PST |
 2 Survival Knives Hunting Fishing Camping Hiking Biking scouting full tang knife $8.99 End Date: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 23:06:24 PST |
 10 hunting survival knives hiking fishing camping knife scouting full tang scout $22.49 (1 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 23:06:24 PST |
 8 hunting survival knives hiking fishing camping full tang biking knife scouting $20.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 23:06:25 PST |
 UNITED EDGE TACTICAL FIGHTING KNIFE CAMP HIKE RECON UC $24.50 End Date: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 23:54:08 PST Buy It Now for only: $24.50 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 BRAND NEW Classic Pocket Hiking Camping Folding Knife High Quality Black $0.01 End Date: Thursday Feb-23-2012 4:17:36 PST |
 10pcs Mini key chain Camping Hiking Tools Pocket Knive $22.71 End Date: Thursday Feb-23-2012 4:49:51 PST Buy It Now for only: $22.71 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 3pcs key chain Camping Hiking Pocket Knive Color Random $6.81 End Date: Thursday Feb-23-2012 5:15:48 PST Buy It Now for only: $6.81 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1pcs key chain Camping Hiking Pocket Knive Color Random $3.27 End Date: Thursday Feb-23-2012 5:18:32 PST Buy It Now for only: $3.27 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Boker Magnum 701 Backpacker CERAMIC hiking picnic knife $14.99 End Date: Thursday Feb-23-2012 7:10:15 PST |
 Floating Knife For Hunting Fishing Camping Hiking Kayaking Stainless Steel $7.99 End Date: Thursday Feb-23-2012 7:27:20 PST |
 Floating Knife For Hunting Fishing Camping Hiking Kayaking Stainless Steel $7.99 End Date: Thursday Feb-23-2012 7:29:36 PST |
 Floating Knife For Hunting Fishing Hiking Kayaking Stainless Steel Lot Of 6 $25.95 End Date: Thursday Feb-23-2012 7:37:07 PST |
 Floating Knife For Hunting Fishing Hiking Kayaking Stainless Steel Lot Of 6 $25.95 End Date: Thursday Feb-23-2012 7:39:46 PST |
 Floating Knife For Hunting Fishing Camping Hiking Kayaking Stainless Steel $4.99 End Date: Thursday Feb-23-2012 7:44:04 PST |
 23 INCH LONG CAMPING HIKING MACHETTE AXE KNIFE NEW $4.99 End Date: Thursday Feb-23-2012 8:25:51 PST |
 NIB Coast Silhouette Knife with Money Clip 440C Stainless Steel Hunting Hiking $9.99 End Date: Thursday Feb-23-2012 9:53:53 PST Buy It Now for only: $14.99 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 KISSING CRANE TRAPPER POCKET FOLDING KNIFE HIKING FISHING CAMPING great GIFT NIB $15.99 End Date: Thursday Feb-23-2012 11:46:00 PST Buy It Now for only: $15.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 VICTORINOX MINI CHAMP ORIGINAL SWISS ARMY KNIFE CAMPING SCOUTING HIKING $17.99 End Date: Thursday Feb-23-2012 11:47:12 PST |
 Smith Wesson Hawkbill Extreme Ops Folding Knife Hunting Fishing Camping Hiking $14.75 End Date: Thursday Feb-23-2012 14:01:47 PST Buy It Now for only: $14.75 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Brand New Leatherman SKELETOOL MULTITOOL Camping Hiking Knives Tools Pocketknife $64.99 End Date: Thursday Feb-23-2012 14:40:06 PST Buy It Now for only: $64.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Boker Magnum Sporting Knife Wood Handle 2Blades Cork Screw etc Camping Hiking $15.99 End Date: Thursday Feb-23-2012 14:46:05 PST Buy It Now for only: $15.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Eagle in Flight Knife Outdoors Hiking Camping Boy Scout $2.95 End Date: Thursday Feb-23-2012 15:52:06 PST |
 Vintage Soviet Russian Folding Knife Camping Hiking Trip Hunting $9.98 End Date: Thursday Feb-23-2012 17:39:41 PST |
 30 2 pc PRECISION Military Technical Compass + Knife Set Camping Hiking $13.19 End Date: Thursday Feb-23-2012 17:40:48 PST |
 Rare Vintage Soviet Russian Folding Knife PAVLOVA Pocket Hunting Hiking $15.98 End Date: Thursday Feb-23-2012 17:48:24 PST |
 Baladeo 22g Ultra Light Stainless Steel Hiking Hunting Pocket Knife Thin $30.99 End Date: Thursday Feb-23-2012 18:38:12 PST Buy It Now for only: $30.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 OUTDOOR SPORTS CAMPING HUNTING FOLDING KNIFE HIKING $0.99 End Date: Thursday Feb-23-2012 18:38:31 PST |
 12 Barracuda Rostfrei Hunting Camping Hiking Knife with Belt Sheath $8.99 End Date: Thursday Feb-23-2012 18:42:59 PST |
 Boker Magnum 701 Backpacker CERAMIC hiking picnic knife $14.99 End Date: Thursday Feb-23-2012 18:57:00 PST |
 Smith and Wesson SW3300 Baby SWAT Pocket Folding Knife F E Blade Hiking Fishing $13.78 End Date: Thursday Feb-23-2012 18:58:07 PST Buy It Now for only: $13.78 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
What are Bowie Knives?
Bowie knives are some of the most famed blades in the world. These knives have stood the test of time and still stand as some of the most advanced, functional and even beautiful knives ever created. What makes a Bowie knife, though? You will find that a knife must possess some particular characteristics to lay claim to this heritage. Obviously, the knife originated with Jim Bowie, and was even used in the Battle of the Alamo. However, the use of these knives spread far beyond the original wielder and you'll find them in many places today.
In essence, this is a style of knife made famous by Jim Bowie, that great American pioneer. In actuality, there are a number of different styles that can be claimed to be "Bowie knives," as Bowie requested several different revisions to the original style, in order to create the most efficient and effective knife possible.
The blade tip is yet another defining feature of Bowie knives. While the majority of knives, whether modern or antique in origin, have a tip in line with the spine or back of the blade, the Bowie knife does not. In fact, the point is considerably lower than the spine, for several reasons. First, this provides better control of the knife tip during use. Second, it offers better penetration, because the tip is considerably smaller than it would be if it had a traditional design. Of course, you will also find that some of these clipped tips actually have the curved (or clipped) portion of the blade sharpened, which results in better penetration (called a Sheffield Bowie).
In terms of guard shape, bowie knives are well known for having a double guard (that is, an upper and lower guard). However, the upper guard did not jut straight out, like the lower one. The upper guard is angled outward, toward the tip of the knife. This is a special feature, purportedly created to help the wielder trap an opponent's knife in the case of a fight.
These are only three of the features that define Bowie knives. Of course, the single edge of the blade is yet another defining characteristic, as is the Spanish Notch that many of these blades feature. Yet another feature is the upward sweeping curve of the blade tip, designed to provide better performance and handling when butchering or skinning a carcass. If your knife has these characteristics, it is a good bet that you are holding a Bowie knife, or a derivative of that famed knife style. Before venturing out with your knife strapped on, though, you'll need to check your state's laws regarding these blades.
About the Author
D Sabot is the owner of an online bowie knives store featuring cold steel bowie knives. Additionally, Mr. Sabot is also the President of a specialty cigar lighters store.
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Victorinox Swiss Army Money Clip $40.00 Victorinox 53739 Swiss Army Knife 53739 Networking Hand Tools... |
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Lansky Fine Diamond Sharpening Hone $12.35 fine diamond hone, gold holder. Perfect for touching up a sharpened edge.... |
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Gerber 31-000751 Bear Grylls Survival Series Ultimate Knife, Serrated Edge $79.99 From Gerber, the 31-000751 Bear Grylls Survival Series Ultimate Knife is designed to help you endure in the toughest environments. It features an ergonomic grip for comfortable handling and a dependable stainless steel blade with a versatile serrated edge. Additionally, the knife and military-grade nylon sheath are packed with innovative survival tools, including a fire starter, a diamond blade sh... |
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Leatherman 830846 Skeletool Multitool $72.00 Leatherman packs the full-size Skeletool with the tools you're likely to use most often. Introducing the Brand New Skeletool from Leatherman Now you're ready to lighten your load and boost your survival skills -- with Leatherman's Skeletool. At a mere 5 ounces the new, full-sized multitool keeps weight and volume to a minimum without sacrificing quality and true functionality, and that's wh... |
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Gerber 31-000701 Bear Grylls Survival Series Ultimate Kit $33.99 The product of collaboration between Gerber and survival expert Bear Grylls, the Ultimate Kit is a 15-piece survival kit built for hostile environments. It fits in your pack and has everything you need--including Gerber's miniature multi-tool, a fire starter, a survival blanket, and a wire cutter--to survive even in the toughest spots.Survival Series Ultimate KitAt a Glance:15-piece survival kit b... |