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The History Of The Bowie Knife

The Bowie knife could be the most famous knife on earth; it is definitely rooted in history with many legends and stories attached to it. The knife gets its name from Colonel James “Jim” Bowie the 19th century pioneer and soldier who was a prominent force in the Texas Revolution and was killed at the [...]

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A Closer Look At The Bowie Knife

The term Bowie Knife which is commonly used today refers to any large sheath knife but it also applies directly to the specific original design by Colonel James “Jim” Bowie and originally created by James Black.
The historical Bowie knife was not a single design, but was actually a series of knives improved several times by [...]

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