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Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Finish, Handle Material, Materials, Overall Quality, Sheath/Scabbard, Weight
Cons: None
Good blade for the money
This is a good Bowie, especially at the sale price. It’s smaller and lighter than I expected considering the drop forged 1 piece construction. The handle is small, almost dainty. The pistol grip angle presents the blade leading forward with a natural neutral hand position, the way a fencing saber does. It’s definitely a fighter rather than a woods chopper. The blade is lightweight and flat ground for nimble slicing rather than hacking. The 52100 steel is tough enough if you wanted to use it in the woods though, and you could easily wrap the handle with paracord for shock absorption. The faux stag scales are nicer than I thought they would be, and they are easy to remove so you could use them as templates to makes your own out of micarta or horn if you’ve got those crafty skills. The sheath is very functional, but if you prefer a more traditional look the simple blade shape and flat nature of the drop forged construction makes this knife a prime candidate for a homemade leather sheath project.
