bowie knives

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Scope note
Large hunting and fighting knives with a heavy blade, typically from 10 to 15 inches long, that is straight and single-edged for most of their length until it curves concavely and acquires a double edge at the end. They were first produced for the American Colonel James Bowie in 1830.
bowie knives
Accepted term: 21-Apr-2025