Bowie knives have been renowned or more than two centuries, thanks to their versatility, durability, resilience and tremendous power. However, if you are in the market for a new knife, you will need to know what length blade to look for. What lengths are bowie knives traditionally? What other lengths are these blades available in? What is the right length for you?
Smaller bowie knife blades, such as the four to six inch range are perfect for most utilitarian tasks and make wonderful all around knives. These are small enough that they are not conspicuous when worn, and are still large enough that you can use them for a variety of different needs. Whether cleaning a fish or slicing rope, these are excellent blade lengths.
Six to Eight Inches - Six inches seems to be the magical number. This blade length is long enough for a wide variety of different tasks, but is not too long for tasks such as cleaning and gutting fish, skinning game or whittling. However, you will find that blades with this length blade are not the ideal solution if you intend to chop things with them (bone, sinew, muscle, wood, etc). For jobs such as this, you should opt for something a bit larger. The eight-inch range is an ideal option for those seeking personal protection, while still ensuring that they can make use of these blades for utilitarian purposes.
The largest range of blade sizes for a bowie knife is between twelve inches and about two feet, though you will find custom blades that surpass this mark. As a note, the larger the blade, the more difficult it is to use in everyday situations. However, they do make ideal solutions for areas where machetes or hatchets have been traditionally used.
How do you determine what bowie knife blade size is right for you? Unfortunately, only you can make this decision and it should hinge specifically on the uses to which you intend to put the knife. If you want a stunning visual display, or need to clear brush then larger sizes are ideal. If you want the perfect all around bowie knife, then opt for a midrange or small knife. Regardless, the knife you choose will provide you with years of excellent service.
Dave is the owner of an online bowie knives and glock grip extensions store.
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