Musso Style Bowie

[gwozdz]

How thick is the steel at the top?

 

[Runewolf1973]

How thick is the steel at the top?

The steel is 3/16" thick. This is just an interpretation of that style of bowie. I believe the original Musso bowie was 1/4" thick.

 

[gwozdz]

Sure is a fine looking knife! And sheath.

 

[cornstalk]

@Runewolf1973 once again you have hit it out of the park. Absolutely love it. Here is a pick of both together. Thanks again!

 

[Runewolf1973]

Cornstalk, that's awesome! You take better pictures of my knives than I do, haha!

 

[LRB]

There are different theories regarding that. Most common theory is that the softer brass was intended to catcb an opponents blade during combat. My theory is that it was more of an eye-catcher than a blade catcher. Someone wanted their knife to stand out or look more unique than all the rest....and that's exactly what it does, but who knows.

Somewhere I have a photo of 3 Scottish 17/18th c. dirks having the brass backs. I have often wondered about a possible connection to the feature on the Musso Bowie since Bowie was of strong Scottish descent. I do not believe it to be a mere eye catcher considering a tracible history of its application. I will post the photos if I can find them

 

[LRB]

The steel is 3/16" thick. This is just an interpretation of that style of bowie. I believe the original Musso bowie was 1/4" thick.

The original Musso is 7/32 near the guard, tapering to 3/16" at about midway. It is not a very heavy knife for its size at 1lb 11or12oz. Very comfortable and maneuverable as if built for no other reason than combative use. The blade grind is rather unique in that it begins as a hollow grind, then about 2"on evolves to flat, then continues evolving to become a slight apple seed convex.

 

[Rifleman1776]

Incredible workmanship and a beautiful Bowie. However, as an Arkansan, I find it disconcerting that it was created by a Canadian. That kind of talent is only supposed to come from Arkansas.