KnifeCenter FAQ #75: What Is A Bowie Knife? Improvised Sharpening? Micarta Explained

Taking a look today at the surprising controversy surrounding bowie knives. Plus, we talk about all kinds of micarta, improvised sharpening techniques, and what it takes to design a knife. And what is David’s top pick for a bushcraft bowie?.

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0:00 Intro
0:47 All the Different Micarta Materials Explained
6:21 Improvised Sharpening Techniques
9:30 What Makes a Bowie Knife?
14:50 We’re Not Done with Lockback Safety
18:15 Can Anyone Design a Knife?
19:26 Big Bowies for Bushcraft
21:35 How to Maintain a Scandi Grind
23:03 The Shape of a Nessmuk

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