The transformation of recycled car gears into a Wootz steel Bowie knife is a unique journey that blends ancient steelmaking techniques with modern creativity. Wootz steel, celebrated for its ...

Dive into the fascinating world of knife making as we transform an old saw into a stunning Bowie knife in this detailed tutorial. Watch as each step unfolds, from selecting the right materials to ...

The Bison’s overall length is 9.61 inches, a size even hardy frontiersmen wouldn’t sneeze at. Kansept Knives It started as a duel on a large sandbar in the Mississippi River between Vidalia, Louisiana ...

In the early 1800s, Jim Bowie engaged in a violent riverbed brawl. Unbeknownst to him, that fight would change the trajectory of knifemaking history forever. The knife he used, which bears his name to ...

The Bowie knife is truly America’s knife. There are towns named after it, and it’s namesake, it’s Arkansas’ official state knife, it has appeared in iconic movies, and a variation of the classic ...

The Cold Steel Wild West Bowie didn’t earn my top pick because of its craftsmanship, fit and finish, comfort, or materials. It got best overall because, to me, it is the most faithful representation ...

But in the Heart of Louisiana, Dave McNamara learns more about Bowie’s exploits in Catahoula Parish and a deadly 1827 brawl involving a sheriff on a sandbar that made his oversized blade famous.

From Buck Knives to Condor, these are the best Bowie knives, according to our experts. We tested the large and small budget blades and a few made in the USA (including the original!)..