Jabames wrote on May 7
th, 2011 at 1:23am:
what good is a bowie knife?
Not as good as most other purpose made knives.
Mostly it's good for showing off unles the guy you're showing it to knows his knives.
I've made Bowies from time to time and they are a lot of work.
American style Bowies are much thicker and heavier than their English cousins, which make great steak knives.
Now if only the English could make a great steak.
That being said, There are few reasons to carry a massive blade in the wilderness when a smaller, work-oriented blade will find it's way into your hand sooner.
I suppose a Bowie-sized blade made from an old carpenter's saw would do nicely.
Hey, thanks for the idea for my next project; ultralight Bowies.
Never bring a Bowie to a rock fight.