When a knife comes already edged, even though it is a dull one, at least it is workable. Down under definitely know what they are doing, high quality carbon steel and genuine leather finishes make these incredible well balanced hunting knives are a must have for any serious hunter. The high degree of craftsmanship involved in the production of each knife sets some practical limits on how quickly we can scale up production to keep up with new orders. I started with some dense foam i use to press my kydex sheaths, getting nice, clean cuts with no snagging. Down under mistress big bowie knife is the first curved back design, putting even more mass behind the arc of the blade right where it counts for unprecedented cutting and slashing power.
Its founders have been making and selling knives, working with metal and leather, and evaluating hundreds of designs for both business and pleasure for the better part of their lives. Down under knives the outback bowie knife wisemen trading. At extac we love a good bowie knife and any company in the pursuit of the ultimate bowie knife is a perfect fit for extac australia. Product details features a 1095 carbon steel blade 5859 hrc, honed to a razor sharp edge. This is the new twin set of fixed blade utility and skinner knife. Down under knives is a fresh company born from over a decade of fulltime experience in the knife industry. All bowie knives have a brass guard which is used to deflect an attackers blows.
Pros minimal maintenance rarely do i have to do upkeep to hold the edge, and ive taken this bad boy wading in lakes and heat ect. I moved on to some 8ounce leather, which took some practice with such a big knife. For a knife that is produced in taiwan and very little knowledge of the history of the down under knife company available i had concerns. The back retains some spring to it while the edge has been made hard enough to withstand hundreds or thousands of cuts with no perceptible dulling. These are low priced, low quality counterfeits either from pakistan or china. Swinging the crocodile dundee blade and having fun. Whenever we find a way to make it even slightly better, those changes tend to inevitably end up in the next production run. It is a genuine knife to be used in the great aussie bush and is razor sharp. The outback features a forged, dual heat treated 440c stainless blade honed to a razor sharp edge.
You are bidding on a used without box down under knife the outback bowie knife. Hello, ever since i heard about the new toothpick knife from down under knives, i have wanted it badly i already own the outback bowie knife made by them, and i am sooo impressed with its quality, balance, edge holding, etcthat i knew i just had to get a 2nd knife made by them. I own several fixed blade knives for different pursuits. Knife country usa is a premire retailer with the largest selection of knives anywhere. Kia gettysburg confederate soldiers bowie knife and book of psalms. Max made, stainless steel, like some randall knives. Down under knives automatic knife ordering agreement in compliance with federal statutes, knifecenter, inc requests that you read carefully the requirements set forth below, and agree to this prior to your purchase or receipt of any automatic opening knife from our company. The outback has always been our most popular knife, and the most upgraded throughout its lifetime. Dukcd down under knives outback bowie knife for sale. The heavy pommel and finger guard are solid brass with a bead blast finish. The outback features a forged, dual heat treated 440c stainless blade honed to a razorsharp edge. Down under knives are the manufacturers of the true croc bowie knife, which goes by the name of the outback. Down under knives the outback hunting bowie knife 11 polished. Mossy oak 14inch bowie knife, fulltang fixed blade wood handle with leather sheath.
The series includes knives constructed using 440c stainlesssteel blade. Down under was founded by knife users for knife users, despite the company being quite new the company boasts a rich history of experience with 70% of the knives made by hand. Beautiful down under knife, very well crafted see photos. Designed to be the perfect knife for all of your cutting needs, the down under knives bowie fixed blade knife is made using incredibly durable materials and construction that will keep you slicing and cutting for years to come. Get the best deals for down under knives the outback at. Sep 28, 2018 down under knives did a great job of marketing it with the video. As far as i understood, this is an australian brand, but the knife is probably made somewhere in asia. The outback mark ii knife series is specifically curated for outdoor enthusiasts who are set for a great hunting expedition. Down under knives, knives and accessories, sporting knives, camping, craft knives, crocodile dundee, the outback bowie, l446028, the razorback l446018, the bushmate, the arkansas toothpick bowie, l446010, military knives and tactical knives collection, hunting knives knives made in italy, knives gentleman, training knives, rescue knives, fantasy knives, utility knives, survival knives. The outback has always been the most popular knife, and the most upgraded throughout its lifetime. Get the best deals on fixed bowie knives when you shop the largest online selection at. Scores of brief stories set in the philippines, many centered around prostitutes and prostitution.
Dec 10, 2012 another issue i have with this knife is the handle, it looks as though someone got a little overzealous on the grinder and ground the handle a little too small, i have big hands and my fingers go right around this handle, it looks like the guy that made horndogs bowie knew what he was doing and made a handle that matches the size and weight of. The outback has always been our most popular knife, and the most. Down under the outback eclipse, black leather handle the. Down under knives outback bowie features a forged, dual heat treated stainless. Like you i dont think bowie knives were ever popular frontier knives here e. Jim bowie and the bowie knife there are few knives on the market as iconic as the bowie knife. Australian knife shop all knives and stock in australia. This is not a wall hanger we set out to create the most devastatingly effective bowie knife ever produced, and designed every detail like we mean it.
Whetstone 16 bowie knife, full tang stainless steel clip saber. Down under knives the walkabout bowie knife 8 polished blade. This book consists of reprints of bowie knife maker bill bagwells articles on large knives in soldier of fortune magazine from 1986 to 1988. Great deals on fixed blade knives, pocket knives, survival gear, knife sharpeners, and more. Check out the youtube clip on the kookaburra for versatility.
The back retains some spring to it while the edge has been made. This new down under mistress bowie knife has it all. A sharpening rod also fits in the sheath, attached to a rawhide loop with ornaments of real bone. Due cigni walnut cutting board big vela design by pierangelo brandolisio. Down under knives is built around a shared passion to create the ultimate bowie. Down under knives, knives downunder knives, knife, the.
I moved onto some 8 ounce leather, which tooksome practice with such a big knife. Down under knives the outback hunting bowie knife 11 polished blade, leather handle. So far we have found counterfeit outback bowie knives and red rock raptor kukri style model. There have been many advances in large knives, sheaths and sharpening systems in the 29 years since bagwells column ended. The knife arrived sharp, not as sharp as i expected, but with only a few swipes of the provided steel sharpener, very sharp. The jim bowie knife first became famous due to bowie s use of a large bowie knife at a duel known as the sandbar fight. The handle scales are hardwood with white liners and the knife is supplied with a black leather sheath with rotating belt loop for. Down under knives the outback bowiethe outback features a forged, dual heat treated 440c stainless blade honed to a razor sharp edge. Knife blade shapes provides an overview of the main blade shapes and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Dec 21, 2012 a bowie knife is a style of fixedblade knife first popularized by colonel james jim bowie in the early 19th century.
Available at americas cutlery specialists view all down under knives. Down under uses a dual heat treatment which results in an edge hrc 5859 and a back hrc 4546. Please note, for continuity of images of the down under range, we have used the generic image from down under knives as the first image which shows the outback knife with the old sheath. Types of outdoor knives whether youre a hunter, fisherman or camper, an outdoor knife is a necessity. This knife comes with the new improved sheath in black leather. Down under knives, the outback bowie knife youtube. I was glad to find the outback as the crocodile dundee style of bowie knife is something i have desired to get for a long time. The outback bowie has a solid brass guard and pommel and an ebony and leather handle. Down under knives outback bowie eclipse handle repair. Down under knives the outback hunting bowie knife 11. The outback comes with a genuine heavy leather sheath patterned to resemble crocodile skin. Jul 01, 2011 down under includes a genuine leather belt sheath with a crocodileskin pattern.
The first words out of my mouth were, thats a knife. It was first made by james black, although its common use refers to any large sheath knife with a clip point. The back retains some spring to it while the edge has been. This big boy is one of the finest quality knives out there. Down under knives the outback bowie knife l446028 item n. The blade tip of a bowie knife is big, sharp and very imposing. With the large and extra large hunting knives firmly covered, we turned our attention. At extac we love a good bowie knife and any company in the pursuit of the ultimate bowie knife is. The famous down under outback bowie knife in the new design and model 1095 steel outback eclipse with black handle and black sheath. With some of the biggest knife brands in the world including buck knives, cold steel knives, boker knives, esee knives, bark river knife and tool, fox knives and spyderco knives to name a few. Due to exponentially increasing demand, we are currently experiencing temporary delays in deliveries of the outback bowie. Books 400 alernative energy books building books 24 camping books 47 cooking books 52 craft books 5.
The 6mm thick blade is crafted of 440c stainless steel with a blood groove. Down under the outback eclipse, black leather handle the outback eclipse because black is the new black. The knife has a good feel to it, and the blade is very sharp. Outback bowie knife for sale measures 16 inches in all. Down under knife the outback the outback features a forged, dual heat treated 440c stainless blade honed to a razor sharp edge. Jun 27, 2019 home forums knife specific discussion general knife discussion down under knifes.
Modern bowie knives still have the dna of their historical forefathers. When the outback came out, it was quite possibly the hardest hitting bowie knife you could buy without going to a custom bladesmith. Down under knives outback bowie fixed blade knife dukcd. We were pretty happy about being able to put that much chopping power in a conventional size blade, but of course it would. Not a big deal because its just a display knife i only ever wore at 1812. We have been selling outdoor survival gear like the down under knives cd at disc.
Our founders have been making and selling knives, working with metal and leather, and evaluating hundreds of designs for both business and pleasure for the better part of their lives. The handle is skillfully crafted out of genuine black leather with an. According to down under, it is hardened to 5859 rc at the edge and 4546 rc at the spine, to provide impact resistance and toughness when chopping. Down under outback eclipse bowie knife, knife, cool knives. Save down under knives the outback to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. It looks similar to the one used in crocodile dundee. Down under knives outback hunting bowie down under knives. Down under knives the outback hunting bowie knife 11 inch.
Down under knives are serious hardware for big game hunters, the brand gained notoriety in the film crocodile dundee with the infamous thats not a knife, now thats a knife scene which featured the outback bowie knife. Down under knivess the outback mark ii the outback features a forged, dual heat treated 440c stainless blade honed to a razor sharp edge. Today i saw this one in one of our on line shops under the down under knives brand. Down under cd the outback bowie fixed blade knife knife. For a knife that is produced in taiwan and very little knowledge of the history of the down under knife company available i.
Extac australia down under knives the outback bowie knife. We were pretty happy about being able to put that much chopping power in a conventional size blade, but of course it would only be a matter of time before somebody topped it. With a 6 mm blade of 1075 high carbon and full tang design, this knife has some serious weight behind it for those heavy duty scrub and bush clearance tasks. And i can usually get my preferred super sharp edge on those knives. The knife you will receive is the knife in the subsequent pictures with the new and improved updated sheath. Down under knives outback bowie eclipse handle repair youtube. I drive semi trucks for a living and use knives big and small on a daily basis. New war sword down under knives outback bowie knife. These popular knives have a sharpened 11 inch bowie style blade. The blade on his knife is between 6 and 10 in inches long and it is at least 2 inches wide. I emailed back that would be fine and to send me the knife. Down under knives outback down under bowie with leather. Down under knives outback down under bowie with leather handle and 440c stainless steel 11 clip point plain edge blade model dukcd.
Down under knives the outback bowie knife for sale online ebay. The outback discussion in general knife discussion started by seriousbladeno1, mar 4, 2015. The down under knives the outback hunting bowie is a serious knife that will perform when you need it most. We stock a large range of knives including pocket knives, tactical knives, hunting knives, fixed blade knives, fishing knives and folding knives. Down under knives did a great job of marketing it with the video.
The famous down under outback bowie knife in stock here in australia. A croc dundee classic knife but this is no wall hanger. Shopping online for the down under knives cd the outback bowie fixed blade knife. The back retains some spring to it while the edge has been made hard enough to withstand hundreds or thousands of cuts. The knives are recognized for their unique blade designs wide bellied blade, bowie style hollow ground blade, and modern kukri style blade. Down under knives bowie fixed blade knife 20% off w. You do not get just one, but two knives in this twin set in one sturdy leather sheath. The 11 long 14 thick blade is made of 440c stainless steel with differential tempering of some kind. The outback bowie and my new mistress knife both came with sharp edges. Down under knives the outback eclipse the outback by down under knives now in a new additional version.
Here are a few types of outdoor knives you should check out. They have contoured brown, black, and ebony leather wrapped handle with solid brass guard and pommel. Down under knife the outbackdukcd down under knives. The knives under this series feature forged, dual heat treated 440c stainless blade that is honed to give a razorsharp edge. The end of the brass guard is typically created in an upward position. Bowie knife the outback down under knives outback mark ii, with new leather. I personally would get a becker bk9 if i wanted a knife that big. To buy or get more information on the down under knives the outback hunting bowie knife 11 polish blade with leather handle, click the link below. Blade material, finish, handle material, weight, blade sharpness, overall quality, none. The outback eclipse features a 1095 carbon steel blade honed to a razor sharp edge. Books 400 alernative energy books building books 24 camping books 47 cooking books 52 craft books 5 farming books 22 field guide books 8 first aid books 10 food preserve books 20 gardening books 48. Verify that your dealer andor distributor is an authorized by down under knives and the source is secured. Big and shiny, the outback bowie from down under knives is made to hack, slash, chop and cut.
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