Jesse Clifft Reproduction Bowie Knife from Sandbar Duel

[@lanced3256]

There is something beautiful about reality. That blade is awesome. Where can I get one?

[@DeepSouthExperience]

This was a one-off. The man who made this for me is not making them anymore. You will have to do what I did. I kept looking for a blacksmith who would forge one for me. They are out there you will just have to look. Sorry, but I really appreciate you taking the time and commenting. All the Best !- Stan

[@mgee669]

Excellent! This video has the feel of authenticity

[@DeepSouthExperience]

Thank you very much for that kind compliment! It is much appreciated! Take Care - Stan

[@dwaynewalker986]

I had read that men in that area at that time carried knives under their arms in shoulder holsters similar to modern day handgun shoulder holster carry. Any quillons or cross guards would snag the draw. I also read that cross guards only appeared on "Bowie" knives when Sheffield of England began mass manufacturing knives for the American frontier.

[@SoldierDrew]

If you ever get a chance, if not already been, you would enjoy visiting Old Washington Arkansas where the James Black design was made for James Bowie. The James Black design was where Bowie acquired the modern double edge, sharpened back clip, with crusadas to trap a saber sword or sword cane blade. Your reproduction of James Bowie's first knife, given him by Rezin Bowie, is a very nice historically accurate reproduction. Thanks for sharing.

[@DeepSouthExperience]

Thanks. I do plan on making that trip one day. I also would like to have a replica James Black knife made one day. Still looking for a meteorite, lol. Thank you very much for the comments and for watching the video.

[@bigfrankfraser1391]

although the james black does have the clip, edwin forrest has the practicality, ive nowt against clip points, i just dont see the point of them

[@powerplay4real174]

Not only did Bowoe have a good knife with a very sjatp edge blade,but he knew where to stick a man wityit to separate his boby from his soul , that knife was his soul taker and a real Bowie Knife is a soul taker. You have a beautiful Soul Taker made by Darrell. 😊

[@powerplay4real174]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4m9nICshbmYqtksi=7jgZLJKZcrGtCYQ6 Is this the guy who made your knife 🔪

[@DeepSouthExperience]

@@powerplay4real174 No, mine was made by someone else. It was years ago. I think I mentioned him in the video. He no longer does custom work.

[@powerplay4real174]

@@DeepSouthExperience Thanks for your reply, he may have got the idea from you and your maker. 👍 I remember this video from years ago. 📸

[@DeepSouthExperience]

@@powerplay4real174 you can see my comments on his comments

[@DeepSouthExperience]

@@powerplay4real174 thanks for taking the time to watch the video and comment. It is much appreciated!

[@mattbrown5511]

This Mississippi disabled soldier would love that knife as an heirloom. Unfortunately my VA disability pension is a bad joke. Please love and cherish that piece of art.

[@sgtNUKEtroop]

I love Bowie knives made from files ... great video ! ... take care ... Michael

[@sirupate]

Super video, what is the weight of the knife?

[@diieseldom3490]

Thanks for making this video brother you’re truly preserving history. This video hits a lot of spots and has details left out of almost all other results when you search about this stuff.

[@DeepSouthExperience]

Thank you so much for the compliments! It is truly appreciated! I am glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching. ATB- Stan

[@knight16]

I have a small KZbin channel, and every week I post a knife of the week on my channel. Could I put a picture of this awesome knife as knife of the week? I will tell them you own it

[@DeepSouthExperience]

Most certainly. It would be awesome. Glad you like it.! Please let me know when you post the video. Thanks for watching. ATB - Stan

[@knight16]

@@DeepSouthExperience thank you! I will

[@knight16]

@@DeepSouthExperience kzbin.infoR3Ez3vnubAs?feature=share I can't share a link to the picture on my chat but here is a video telling about the knife, thanks for letting me use it!

[@jkhotshotllc1]

Great vid and history lesson Stan! That knife is a beast. It's truly is a work of art. Heirloom quality piece if not museum worthy. Congrtats bro, I know your stoked! I'm sure the Bowie family would be thankful that your keeping the history alive.

[@knight16]

Great video and absolutely great Knife!

[@DeepSouthExperience]

Thank you very much and thank you for taking the time to watch. ATB - Stan

[@homesteadinarental]

Very nice knife man... lovely knife.... i have read the Jim may have spent time on a river boat w/ a gambler that had his knives sharpened on the clip point to cause more blood loss, (i might be wrong)... Great knife, was the blade a Farriers Rasp? greetings from nc tim

[@carscigarsscotchnwatches5158]

Beautiful knife and a true replica of the original Bowie knife. What came later were commercial versions with clip points designed to look scary.

[@jdgoade1306]

The false edge clip has a practical purpose.

[@johncarpenter3502]

Why is the knife covered up?

[@B-leafer]

Very nice. Some think the Edwin Forest bowie is the exact knife used in the sandbar fight. Fyi

[@DeepSouthExperience]

Thank you very much for watching. I will look into the Edwin Forest bowie some more. I remember something about that and a video from Blade Magazine. Take Care - Stan

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

WOW! That is a beauty! IMO that is pretty much how the original Bowie knife would have looked. Well I guess you are set if you ever get into a sandbar fight!

[@stehodgson]

How much money do you want for one of those masterpieces can I buy one of those knives please

[@DeepSouthExperience]

Sorry, this was a one-off custom knife. The man that made it is no longer in business. You can find a good blacksmith or knife maker, give him the dimensions and specs and have one built. Thank you for the interest.

[@stehodgson]

What are the dimensions of it. And how much did you pay for it . It is a brilliant knife. The first time a herd the description of the original Bowie knife that is what I imagined

[@kentac1911]

Awesome!! What would he charge to make another one??

[@DeepSouthExperience]

I am not sure you would have to contact him personally. Link is in the description. Thank you for watching and commenting. Glad you liked the knife. All the best - Stan

[@stuartduke999]

Great video , and very informative . Thank you for sharing this . 😀👍🏽

[@glenmo1]

Thanks for the video.. that is a really cool knife.. and from what everything I've read very historically accurate! As to The Sandbar knife BOWIE used! .... I have read articles on The Sandbar fight... And Jim Bowie.. was one tough man! Especially back when medicine really hadn't evolved much and there was no antibiotic

[@DeepSouthExperience]

Thank you very much for watching and for the comments! He was definitely someone you would want on your side! ATB - Stan

[@michaelheiss4456]

Looks like a Chicago Cutlery Butcher Knife , bet it did a great job of slicing the enemy !

[@DeepSouthExperience]

Would not be nice to be stuck on the pointy end for sure. Thank you for watching and commenting. Al the best - Stan

[@KillerM1979]

Stan that is one sweet blade. Nothing like what I would consider a Bowie knife. Or what imagine I have in my head of a Bowie knife. This is way better. Really cool. Love hearing you talk about it. That is history I didn't know. You are never to old to learn something new. Cheers Mark.

[@SnowfogOutdoorsbushcraft]

Absolutely love hearing the history behind this exquisite blade. You've prompted me to do a little research into the subject. Thank you Stan so much for sharing such an epic story and damn fine, one of a kind knife. Atb. Diane

[@glynnmitchell9253]

Actually, Jim Bowie’s brother,Resin, said that the knife was made to be a hunting knife and served in that role for many years. After Jim was shot, he told Rezin he intended to carry a knife to defend himself. Resin then gave the knife to Jim. Resin tells the story and gives the exact description ( which is exactly what you cited here in this video). Resin tells this story in a newspaper interview shortly after the sandbar fight so it is the best eyewitness testimony. I would also note that it looks much like the knife Jim gave to Edwin Forrest just after the fight but the “Forrest Bowie knife “ is a little longer at 12”. Your knife is indeed the best reproduction of the original Bowie knife I have seen. I don’t know why a company does not reproduce this knife.

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

From my limited research it almost seems that the massive clip point knives that later became known as bowie knives predated Jim Bowies fame by several years and were pretty popular in some areas of Mexico. Of course massive clip points do go back even further to medieval Germany in the many blades that they made to bypass sword laws. It is interesting that no Bowie may have actually invented the modern bowie knife.

[@DeepSouthExperience]

I believe the clip point was introduced by James Black who gave the Bowie's the option of the clip point after seeing knives from Sheffield, England. I did not know that they also were previously used by the Spanish. You can do a lot of research on this subject and never learn it all. Thank you very much for your input and taking the time to watch and comment on the video. All the best - Stan

[@wis1024]

It's beautiful. The only thing that would separate this knife from others of the time is the thickness. Knives were more commonly thin in them days.

[@thedukeofskull1383]

I'm 65 years old and almost went into shock when you started tuning the knife 😨. It highly reminds me of the butcher knifes that my great aunt and great grandma had when I was 5 years old. And the butcher knife was old even then. ( Now I want to go flea marketing !! )

[@DeepSouthExperience]

It also reminds me of my great aunts Old Hickory. One difference is that it is much thicker! You could beat on this forever. Thanks very much for watching and commenting! ATB - Stan

[@thedukeofskull1383]

@@DeepSouthExperience I'm HOPING that I could find one that is as thick as yours. 👍 Here's a FIND, I bought a knife at a flea market and he was closing so he gave me change in a couple of knifes. One heavy ugly one turns out to be a rare 1800's Spanish dagger. It is worth at least $250.00. 😀

[@DeepSouthExperience]

@@thedukeofskull1383 Now that is some change!

[@357bullfrog]

i think you hit on it perfectly. ive always been fascinated with James Bowie myself being from kentucky as he was. i trad he was a small child ehen his family moved but im not sure. anyway the knife? i agree because tho Bowie was a rowdy individual he was also a gentelman and i cant see him carrying a knife with a gawdy 12 or 14 inch blade can you? he kept it concealled im geussing and that size knife would have fit the style of carry better . please do another video on this subject

[@sirupate]

What is the weight of your Bowie?

[@oldschool3484]

That is a really nice knife. I love the dimensions. That shape is not only good for defense, but would be a great woods knfe, even chores..Although there are descriptions and accounts of bowies knife,nobody really knows what that original bowie knife looked like. On top of that, the knife had to have features that made it stand out from other knives of that era, clip point, etc.. If not, it would have never gained the traction it did. I dont mean fancy sheffield style looking either, I agree would be more like yours. There were plenty of violent knife fights at that time and nobody took such notice of the knives used. Nice video and absolute splendid knife you have there.

[@PennsylvaniaShane1]

Wow Stanley! I enjoyed every moment of this video my friend! I was not edumacated on the Sandbar Fight before this, had actually never even heard of it. That is one BEAST of a knife and I agree he did such an incredible job on it for you! You have definitely peaked my interest in that family now and I will be reading up on them for sure. Thank you for another great video with a great Deep South story. Peace, S.S. \m/ Shane

[@embaradosmithingandwoodcraft]

iv heard story's that Jim had found a piece of star medal forged in to his famous knife did ya find any thing about this in your research by star medal i was thinkin a piece of asteroid

[@DeepSouthExperience]

embarado smithing and woodcraft The part about the blade being forged with a meteor, is a fictional account of the James Black Knife which was from the Novel The Iron Mistress by Paul I. Wellman. The James Black version of the Bowie which was made for Jim Bowie is the Bowie knife most people envision with the clipped point and guard.

[@embaradosmithingandwoodcraft]

well that at least is good to know all ways had droughts on it besides that would mean not only forging but foundry to and that's a LOT OF EXTRA WORK for a humble smith like me

[@lighterknot9464]

I live in Natchez. Cooked at the sandbar restaurant for years before they sold it.

[@DeepSouthExperience]

Gumbogaming I am from Vicksburg. Family farm in Hermanville. I lived and worked in Natchez in 89/90 for an Asphalt Co. Got kicked out of ever ybar Under the Hill and above at least once.... Think I am barred for life in a few. Something about a midget and a Shetland pony got me into some trouble... LOL.

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

@@DeepSouthExperience Sandbars disappear pretty quickly. Is the exact location of where that sandbar was known?

[@cj_m2477]

Thank you for this video. The knife is beautiful and I agree, that is what it probably looked like. I've been fascinated with the Sandbar Fight for many years. I just watched the 2 part video on it and had no idea so much was known about the "who, what, when and where" of that incident.

[@DeepSouthExperience]

Your welcome and thank you very much for watching. I have watched the videos you reference myself a few times. I am from the area , but I have never been able to visit the site itself. The river has changed course and as you know from the videos is now on an island. I am very fascinated by the whole Bowie saga myself. I also have a video (one of my first of Rezin Bowies grave site. Thank you very much for watching and commenting. Take Care - Stan

[@panamared3681]

What a fine example of how I always picture the original Bowie. 'A large butcher knife, blade not curved.'

[@Popeii1]

Have you seen this video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5LEnp9_fbl5bK8

[@Olde-Raleigh-Shoppe-NC]

my 2nd great grandfather was half owner of the Grimble and Stapleton Store in Evergreen Louisiana from the early 1800's until 1860's. they sold the original replicas of this knife back then in his store. story has it they were costly for the time at around $20.

[@shaneschannel9289]

BAAAD ASS KNIFE! Thanks for the education. This was a fascinating video! Since you are already doing the research I would love to see more Bowie vids and also pictures of later historically accurate designs. Again very cool and thanks for sharing! Shane

[@DeepSouthExperience]

+shanes channel not sure if you saw one of my first videos kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXq4c4Z4bJuXgqs

[@shaneschannel9289]

I did see that one. It was one of my favorites. Good Stuff!

[@stephen8433]

Please verify the blade length and the handle length. It seemed like from the description of "the knife was 9 1/2 inches long" was including the handle. Please clarify the blade and handle length. I want to find one of the same dimensions. Thank you. Subbed and thumbs up.

[@DeepSouthExperience]

Thank you for watching and the sub! "The length of the blade was nine and one-quarters inches, its width one and one-half inches, single edged and not curved". The handle is four and one half inches. All the Best - Stan

[@stephen8433]

@@DeepSouthExperience Thank you. 🙂

[@michaelmatthews2759]

Where did you get reference

[@DeepSouthExperience]

Well that is the mystery, all that is known about the Jesse Clifft knives is in one sentence attributed to Rezin Bowie. Several sources will site the same quote. A good place to start is Wikipedia, it list several sources. Also, here is a good one. www.relentlessknives.com/newsletter0411.html

[@tsuhobbs]

Seeing this 8 years later. Is there a contact for Darrell? The link you put no longer works. I’d love to get with him to see if he’d do another one.

[@DeepSouthExperience]

No. I have tried contacting him also.

[@brotherswild]

beutiful knife mate a real beast ,,, enjoyed hearing the history didn't know any of that thanks for sharing take care atb daz

[@DeepSouthExperience]

brothers wild I was scared this was to long and boring before I showed the knife.... It really is a monster of a blade. I would have hated to be the man on the receiving end of it TC/SS

[@PHDinTHC-OG]

aw good on ya iam glad ya got one ,done a hell of a job on her hay

[@MITimberwookie]

The knife looks as raw and brutal as the history that forged it. Wonderful video.

[@DeepSouthExperience]

MI Timberwookie I could not have asked for a better representation. Darrell, did a phenomenal job. Thank You!

[@jrich41726]

Great story!!!!! I had read a story aboutResin & the first Bowie knife in which he claims was made by him. In the story Resin says the knife had a 2 inch cut back ? We call it a false edge though I doubt the edge was false due fighting style.

[@MTwoodsrunner]

big Bowie history fan as well and i am in your court as to the probable origin and design of the knife....nice repro...Darrell did a great job on that for sure!...atb...woods

[@DeepSouthExperience]

MTwoodsrunner I am really impressed at the quality of craftsmanship he put into the knife. For the money I spent he went the extra mile and put in a few little extras like the fit of the scales that you really do not see. Thanks for watching and commenting. I hope to do more on the Bowie's in the future and even go to the site of the Sandbar Fight. TC/SS - Stan

[@MTwoodsrunner]

A trip to the original location would definitely be awesome! You are in a great location to undertake some serious research on this subject. In '71' i made my fist visit to the Alamo and it had an impact on my life, leaving me with with what some may consider a bit of an obsession. ...great subject for sure! Every tv show or movie iv'e seen about J Bowie pales in comparison to the real man and his incredible Life!!!...atb...woods

[@coolplayznogame8855]

Wow that's a Strong looking Knife.Wish I could have1 like that it's as Serious looking as it gets.Do you thank he can make one more,or do you want that to be a1 of a kind. either way it's a nice thing to share with You Tube views.

[@DeepSouthExperience]

+coolbut Nogame Thank you. It is a very fine piece of work and he built it precisely as I asked. He is a fulltime blacksmith and he may make another if you ask. Ask him before it gets hot though, he lives in the desert. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@coolplayznogame8855]

+Deep South Experience And Thank You.

[@mattisenberger4042]

The uh...ultimate butchers knife??? Literally that is what that is. And literally that was what they carried in the old days. Most frontiers folk also carried a hatchet or tomahawk. They would sometimes change the handle. It was later in Texas that the Bowie actually changed shape.

[@DeepSouthExperience]

Exactly. Thanks for your comments and watching the video.

[@357bullfrog]

I also am VERRY interested in the Bowie family being from my home state here in KY. I also said once that I couldn't see Mr Bowie walking around Natchez or New Orleans with a 18 inch knife in his belt or sash as he was to my knowledge a well dressed man most of the time . and wasn't he verry successful in the cotton trade as well? again thank you for this great information.

[@backyardblacksmith3090]

whats the blade length?

[@DeepSouthExperience]

Thank you for watching "was 9.5 inches (24 cm) long, 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) thick and 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) wide. It was straight-backed, described by witnesses as "a large butcher knife", and having no clip point nor any hand guard, with a simple riveted wood scale handle."

[@ChristineBEACHCRICKETLowery]

Always love the History to things also. Great Video about the Original Bowie Knife and building your replica. Just Very So Cool!

[@cha5]

Very nice knife, I remember reading somewhere that J Bowie may have had as many as 17 different knives made for him in his lifetime between the Sandbar fight and his death at the Alamo in 1836 all of which came to be known as "Bowie Knives", although some of them technically weren't. For me it's a fascinating bit of history of knives that may or may not have had a Bowie/James Black connection ranging from the Fowler Bowie in San Antonio which is kept at the Alamo to others like the Musso Bowie and 'Bowie No 1' both kept in Arkansas to the Seguin Bowie (which was supposedly given to Juan Seguin of the Alamo fame by Rizen Bowie sometime after J Bowie's death.) Bowie Knives have always had a combo of fact and myth making in their history which is something I kind of love about them. Another great KZbinvideo on the evolution of the Bowie by the way is 'Bowie Knives 1820-1870'.

[@DeepSouthExperience]

Yes, I have read the same thing. From what I learned they evolved over the years until ultimately it became what is known as the Alamo Knife. After the knife modeled in my video it is believed that James Black from Arkansas made the next version. It is all shrouded in mystery - the family, the knife, and that is what makes it so much fun to research. Thank you very much for your comment and watching. Take Care - Stan

[@DeanO]

beautiful knife

[@DeepSouthExperience]

Dean O it really is Dean. You have to see and feel it to really appreciate it. It must have been wicked in battle. Thank you very much for watching and commenting. Sorry I rambled so long before showing it. I did not notice it until I reviewed the video. Still working on this type of video. Not my strong point. Take Care and All the Best - Stan

[@Eurotrash4367]

Do historians know the exact location of the Sandbar Fight? I am curious to see what the location looks like today. Have you been there? Do you have any photos? Thanks for the great video.

[@DeepSouthExperience]

thank you very much for your interest and kind words Yes they know where it was but the river has changed location i highly recommend these two videos. i have not been there because it is on private property . kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIm9hHV7apiLrLc kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYapiohpmLmgaas

[@DeepSouthExperience]

Here is a one of my first video Rezin P . Bowie : 1793-1841 Inventor and designer of the Bowie Knife. Brother of James "Jim" Bowie. Field trip, Tue 14 Jan 14 . Photo 2 includes my antler handled Bowie made by my cousin kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXq4c4Z4bJuXgqs

[@survivorjohnny44]

Great video Stan, I loved it. I was enthralled the whole time. Fantastic work on that knife and just a great story. Man I enjoyed this

[@DeepSouthExperience]

Thank you very much for your compliments, John. Sorry I have just now seen this. Hope all is well and ATB - Stan

[@toddguillory692]

"Large butcher knife" The only documented Description we have of the knife..

[@isaacs_knives_and_knowledge]

This is great

[@fog360]

Nice darn nice.

[@DeepSouthExperience]

***** a true beast and perfectly made to my specs.

[@patricegarnierlobo25111967]

ho yes i have the them point of view for the famous knives of james t bowie

[@longrider42]

Honestly, Bowie could have taken that knife from the kitchen. Looks like a very nice butcher knife. I've head the knife that Bowie carried at the Sandbar fight, called a large butcher knife.

[@ronalddunne3413]

Very nice... and an enjoyable video..

[@calebfoster552]

Thanks fascinating. Well done

[@DeepSouthExperience]

thank you very much. Also, thanks for watching and commenting. Take Care - Stan

[@kenny9823]

thats a nice knife ,,, all the best kenny

[@DeepSouthExperience]

kenny9823 Thank you very much Kenny!

[@FroggypondVideos]

It's really thin

[@steviebleckley]

That is one impressive and beautiful knife. I always like the look of this knife its not what you expect a bowie knife to be.

[@39camper]

What a great story, enjoy every second Stan. Nice knife he did for you!

[@DeepSouthExperience]

39camper Thanks, every time you read or hear about the story it is different. The Sandbar Fight was a quick but deadly all out brawl.

[@TheMNBlackBear]

Beautiful knife. A guy could probably make a gig out of reproducing it for sale. I prefer a huge "Bowie" knife with the clipped point for everyday use. Mine is 1075 high carbon, 15.50" long, 10" cutting edge, 1/4" thick. I buy them blank and make my own leather sheaths and leather scales for them. I say, 'them' because as soon as I've built one, someone sees it and wants to buy it. So I sell it and make another one and... so on and so on. I, too have my doubts about Bowie having anything to do with building these huge clipped point beasts. But I love the knife anyway. Won't do without one. But I don't call it a "Bowie knife". I call it a BFK (big fuckin' knife). Because that's just what it is.

[@DeepSouthExperience]

Loved your comments! Thanks for watching!

[@embaradosmithingandwoodcraft]

this looks exactly like a knife i smithed in 1961 save 1 thing my blade had a 12 inch edge with a 6 inch handle and made from a farriers file never saw a true bowie knife before today funny how great minds work the same that don't explain me though LOL LOL

[@DeepSouthExperience]

embarado smithing and woodcraft thank you very much for watching and commenting. Do you still have the knife?

[@embaradosmithingandwoodcraft]

alas no it was destroyed in 2012 in a fire that took my ram it was arson

[@embaradosmithingandwoodcraft]

the fire Marshal tells me the temp of fire was north of 3500 f

[@embaradosmithingandwoodcraft]

i tried to retrieve the blade after fire it was fused to frame

[@mulatokudzava7797]

Pure beauty... 😍

[@daltonvickers7977]

Beautiful knife. I have always loved the butcher knife style. I have a Moira Pathfinder that I dearly love. It will do anything I want it too. Thanks for a great history lesson. Now you have to figure out who to leave it to. That knife is going to be around a long time. Enjoy

[@jamesadams5386]

Anyone that actually uses knives very much stays away from curved blades except for a skinning knife that would have a simple upward curve . Curvy blades are for show , not intended for real use. Besides being useless they are difficult to sharpen.

[@Astyanaz]

Other than the file marks, it looks just about like an Old Hickory butcher knife.

[@СергейСергеев-б3е8т]

That seems to be true . Next time tell us about real Rambo ‘ s knives .

[@ScottStClair-dm6vk]

Made from a file!

[@DeepSouthExperience]

Just like the original

[@couchcamperTM]

simple, elegant, deadly (I presume^^) a very special knife even without the history behind it. It reminds me of another simple yet effective design: There is a very similar production knife on the market, which has also been made for one thing only (but it's for chopping, not fighting.) The Crowell-Barker Competition knife by Browning. Thx for showing this gem to us! ATB Markus

[@DeepSouthExperience]

couchcamper-q1qeu I would say it was deadly indeed in the right hands. I have seen videos of the Cwomwell - Barker Browning knife, yep that is a beast in itself. The evolution of the Bowie is very interesting from the more or less simple humble design to what it became. Thank you very much for watching and commenting. ATB2U - Stan

[@steinfonell4915]

That is a gorgeous knifr! Well done!

[@DeepSouthExperience]

Funny cause I made this video 5 years ago and I just had the knife and was looking at it 5 mins before seeing your comment. Thanks very much for watching and commenting. ATB -Stan

[@ronalddunne3413]

A lovely piece of work... I'd be lyin if I claimed to NOT be jealous! Amazing and functional in it's primal simplicity. I didnt catch the length of the knife and blade... oddly, there is a kitchen knife in my drawer that is the image of that knife- not near as thick, or it would be in a scabbard! Thanks for sharing.

[@johnwhite4197]

I might be mistaken but the knife was supposedly made from an old rasp/file?

[@DeepSouthExperience]

It was. So is this one. Thanks you for watching . All the best.

[@shaneschannel9289]

Stan you will really love this if you have not seen it already. Note how many of these Bowies have spear or semi-clipped points, not clip points. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZinfYOKdqyqY80

[@SUFFICIENTSURVIVAL]

That's a beautiful blade Stan, I too am a huge fan of the Bowie style blade! Great back story as well!!

[@DeepSouthExperience]

SUFFICIENT SURVIVAL Thanks Chad. The James Black knife is my next goal, but that will take some saving.

[@SUFFICIENTSURVIVAL]

I'd say that one cost a pretty penny!

[@DeepSouthExperience]

It wasn't cheap by no means, but it was not bad for a hand forged custom blade. Darrell was quite fair with his pricing.

[@RoodogGonebushTas]

Lovely knife and a cool story too!

[@DeepSouthExperience]

Roodog Gonebush Thank you very much for taking the time to watch and comment! Have a Good One - Stan

[@mckwilly]

very nice knife, awesome story and history

[@DeepSouthExperience]

***** Thank you and thank you very much for watching. TC - Stan

[@Coyleale000]

I use all of my Bowie knives for butchering

[@michaelmatthews2759]

My grand father claims to have the real one

[@johnstratmanprogramadopara7250]

😎💀💀💀 THE OLDIES TIMES !!!!!! EVERY FRONTIERMENS USED REAL BOWIES !!!!!! DON'T FANTASY BOWIES !!!!!!!😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒

[@MisterThomasPAINE2]

Awesome hog sticker, for sure.

[@DeepSouthExperience]

***** It is definitely that for sure. Thank you for watching TC/SS - Stan

[@JeromeLarochelle]

Horrible!

[@danielking9216]

Extremely boring and in accurate don’t waste your time or my time on KZbin

[@DeepSouthExperience]

inaccurate. lol

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