{"id":392,"date":"2016-01-09T11:32:43","date_gmt":"2016-01-09T19:32:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pickmyknife.com\/?page_id=392"},"modified":"2022-01-12T03:14:37","modified_gmt":"2022-01-12T11:14:37","slug":"best-bowie-knife","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pickmyknife.com\/best-bowie-knife\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is The Best Bowie Knife?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bowie knives are here since the 19th<\/sup> century. That is a long time, but do you know how to choose the best Bowie knife? I\u2019ve read countless Bowie knife reviews and tried many of them myself to put together this top 10 list and Bowie knife buying guide. We will go through a bit of the knife\u2019s history, important factors to consider when choosing the right Bowie, and of course, there will be a top 10 list to quickly choose one of the best-rated Bowies.<\/p>\n

What is a Bowie knife?<\/h2>\n

A lot of time has gone by since the birth of this knife and it has undergone so many design changes that many of today\u2019s Bowies are no longer looking like the original. The original Bowie knife was created by James Black for Jim Bowie<\/a> back in 1830.<\/p>\n

Since there are no set definitions of the Bowie knife, it\u2019s hard to describe it. It is typically a large fighting knife with its length ranging from 12 to 30 inches. The blade is usually between 5 to 24 inches long but be assured that the 24 inches Bowies look more like short swords or machetes than knives.<\/p>\n

In a hurry? Check out our top picks!<\/span>
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\n \n \"Buck\n <\/a>\n <\/td>\n \n Buck Knives 120 General Fixed Blade Knife with Leather Sheath - Wood Handle <\/a>\n <\/td>\n \n Check Current Price<\/a> <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n\n \n
\n \n \"SOG\n <\/a>\n <\/td>\n \n SOG Super Bowie Fixed Blade SB1T-L - Black Tini 7.5\" Aus-8 Blade, Leather Washer Handle, Leather... <\/a>\n <\/td>\n \n Check Current Price<\/a> <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n\n \n
\n \n \"Buck\n <\/a>\n <\/td>\n \n Buck Knives 119 Special Fixed Blade Hunting Knife, 6\" 420HC Blade, Black Phenolic Handle with... <\/a>\n <\/td>\n \n Check Current Price<\/a> <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n

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How To Choose a Bowie knife?<\/h2>\n

What factors should you consider when choosing the best Bowie knife? There are many general factors related to picking the right knives that also apply to Bowie knives.<\/p>\n

Construction<\/strong> \u2013 First and foremost, don\u2019t even think about purchasing a non-full tang Bowie knife. It is a large and quite heavy knife, you surely don\u2019t want it to break into two halves.<\/p>\n

Length<\/strong> \u2013 Depending on what you are planning to use a knife for, choose the right length of the whole knife and the blade. Carrying a 20-inch Bowie will surely make you look badass, but it won\u2019t be practical if you want to use it for camping and hunting. I would personally shoot for something in the 12-inch range.<\/p>\n

Material<\/strong> \u2013 Go for high quality stainless or carbon steel. Cheaper steel may rust easily or hold the edge badly. Also, take into account the material of the handle. It should be made of something that doesn\u2019t slip easily.<\/p>\n

The Best 10 Bowie Knives In 2022<\/h2>\n

In this section, we will go through 10 of the best-rated Bowie knives currently available on the market. Not all of them are the traditional Bowie, but I\u2019m sure, you will like them anyway. Please note that they are not listed in any particular order. Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n

Ka-Bar Becker BK9 Combat Bowie Fixed Blade Knife<\/h3>\n\n
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\n \n \"Ka-Bar\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \n Ka-Bar Becker BK9 Combat Bowie Fixed Blade Knife , Black <\/a>\n
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