Detailed Notes on large bowie knife
the main American Bowie knives ended up simple, rugged blades that achieved up to 2 inches in width and 9 to 13 inches in size. Their grips were fashioned of bone, horn, or hardwood. Even the idea of an easy crossguard to shield the user’s hand was far from typical at first. Some Bowie knives had a notch on the bottom of the blade near the hilt