Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/04/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]From: "William Ferris" <billferris@worldnet.att.net> Subject: [Leica] Bowie Knives <I would like the opinions of collectors or makers on what would be a = <good Bowie type or design or style (or whatever it is called) from which = <to make an initial Bowie knife purchase. I may jump on the current = <collecting bandwagon an buy a bowie, but I need some input. I may also = <need to have a shoulder holster(?) developed to carry them because I = <know they won't fit in my boots or my pants pocket!! (-: You should try on rec.knives for this (did you press the wrong button at the wrong time?), but in the opinion of many, a Randall No.1, 7" is both collectable and a good user. Also check out Cold Steel's offerings. Puma make some very, very nice bowies, but expensive (strange- the're German too): check the Knifecentre web pages. Neil.