Anyone collect Bowies?

[FRJ]

thanks Joe! I do have a soft spot for that big 'Ol Cold Steel trail master, back in the day it was at the top of the "commercial" food chain so to speak.. .

It was a very popular knife and rightly so. It would be a good companion out in the sticks. I really haven't used it much but I like the fit and feel of it and it really is a great design.

[ken98k]

thanks Joe! I do have a soft spot for that big 'Ol Cold Steel trail master, back in the day it was at the top of the "commercial" food chain so to speak.. .

It was a very popular knife and rightly so. It would be a good companion out in the sticks. I really haven't used it much but I like the fit and feel of it and it really is a great design.

Absolutely a great knife! I've never used mine either.

[GSPTOPDOG]

thanks Joe! I do have a soft spot for that big 'Ol Cold Steel trail master, back in the day it was at the top of the "commercial" food chain so to speak.. .

It was a very popular knife and rightly so. It would be a good companion out in the sticks. I really haven't used it much but I like the fit and feel of it and it really is a great design.

Absolutely a great knife! I've never used mine either.

I got some Cold Steel knives in the late 80's with the rubber Kryton handles and 35 years later those handles show no signs of deterioration.

[Quick Steel]

Good observation T-Dog. I've had the same good experience with my early CS knives.

[Dan In MI]

these is hand forged by a local smith.

Lookin' good!

[GSPTOPDOG]

these is hand forged by a local smith.

Lookin' good!

Thanks Dan! The best part is getting the knife from the maker He is a young guy and if feels good to help him out and get a great knife in the process

[petekuhn]

A few more

Pete, outstanding collection of knives!

I am especially curious about the four folding knives on the bottom right

sam gill with guard Joseph rodgers & son 6 inch folder Wrag dirk and a new orleans bowie blade made by rose

[Miller Bro's]

WOW, great old knives!

Thanks for the pictures

[GSPTOPDOG]

A few more

sam gill with guard Joseph rodgers & son 6 inch folder Wrag dirk and a new orleans bowie blade made by rose
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Those are great!!!

[petekuhn]

Picked this Wragg up this morning at the market for cheap

[Miller Bro's]

Great name in English made knives, look to be in excellent condition!

[Miller Bro's]

Here's one I have by Underwood.

[petekuhn]

Great name in English made knives, look to be in excellent condition!

Thanks. I might be wrong but I think this dates early with this type of guard.

[petekuhn]

Here's one I have by Underwood.

Never seen an old bowie I didnt like. Nice Knife

[Miller Bro's]

Thanks. I might be wrong but I think this dates early with this type of guard.

That tang stamp is seen on their oldest knives.

[Miller Bro's]

Never seen an old bowie I didnt like. Nice Knife

Thanks, me neither.

Here's a couple more....

[petekuhn]

Never seen an old bowie I didnt like. Nice Knife

Thanks, me neither.

Here's a couple more....

I had a big folding dirk with a handle like the Hobson. Think it was made by tillotson

[petekuhn]

The etched blades

[btrwtr]

Nice showing of some period Bowies Pete and MB.

Here are some I've posted before.

[petekuhn]

Nice showing of some period Bowies Pete and MB.

Here are some I've posted before.

Very nice! Is the Bunting tang stamped on both sides? Mine is and wondering if they did that with all of them.

[btrwtr]

Nice showing of some period Bowies Pete and MB.

Here are some I've posted before.

Very nice! Is the Bunting tang stamped on both sides? Mine is and wondering if they did that with all of them.

Yes it is. Not sure about all but that makes two.

[petekuhn]

Nice showing of some period Bowies Pete and MB.

Here are some I've posted before.

Very nice! Is the Bunting tang stamped on both sides? Mine is and wondering if they did that with all of them.

Yes it is. Not sure about all but that makes two.

Thanks so much! Mine is all beat up and not near as nice as yours

[petekuhn]

There is a ships anchor and other writing on the blade. I guess he got tired of the tip of the sheath falling off.

[Quick Steel]

You have a very nice and interesting collection, Wayne.

[Miller Bro's]

Awesome old knives Wayne!