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Old 03-09-2006, 10:54 PM
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Put in a bid on my second Bowie

At 22 bucks, I know this has to be a POS.


But it's an impressive looking POS. It's advertised as razor sharp. Be interesting to see.
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Old 03-10-2006, 09:08 PM
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Well...You are probably right B.U.G. It does look to have a few hammer dings in it., so maybe its sorta forged. The handle looks like it may be a piece of plastic. 'hope not. I would rather have a primitive knife than a plastic knife. Let us know how it turns out.


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Old 03-11-2006, 12:03 AM
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The handle/grip/whatever, is supposed to be hardwood. When I get it in a few days, I'll give a full report. I got my Sony Mavica fixed and I bought a replacement floppy drive for my putey, SOOOOO, if replacing that floppy drive is as easy as I am told, I should have photos posted shortly after I get it.

I received the Bear MGC Bowie, by the way, and that is one sharp knife. Won't shave right now, but it will cut a piece of paper held loosely, which is one of my tests. I plan to cut up a brisket with it tomorrow, So I'll see how it holds an edge.

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Old 03-13-2006, 02:09 AM
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I don't know who makes the"Texas Longhorn Bowie" ...but it is just a wall hanger. I would not try hitting anything with it. At the risk of hurting your feelings, I would say you will probably be tempted to dump it and the box it came in into the trash when it arrives.

(How did I know what it was called? I went to Ebay and looked in the 22 dollar range.)

Knives like that one is what made me say, "Heck, I can make one better than that" Also, I am a cheapskate and I thought I could make one cheaper too. Lot of fine makers down there in Texas. Did you find one close enough for a visit yet BUG ? I see that you can live in one part of Texas and be closer to me here in Ohio than to someone who lives on the other side of the state.(well almost) heehee.


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Old 03-13-2006, 07:57 AM
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While you're looking at POS stuff on ebay, there are good knives being auctioned off for a worthy cause right on this network:

http://www.knifenetwork.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=95


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Old 03-13-2006, 10:00 PM
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I bought it for looking at, not for using. It was advertised as razor sharp. I'm curious to see how sharp it is. Hasn't showed up yet, but the money hasn't been taken 0ut of my bank account, either.
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Old 03-14-2006, 07:28 AM
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You could make a butter knife razor sharp. How long it stays sharp is a different story. Don't know how much experience you have on ebay, but be carefull. That place is full of all kinds of scammers.

Here is a pic I posted recently of David Boye holding a knife after 3000 knife cuts.


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