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Bowie knives are almost too cheap these days. People forget what they’re buying and, rather than taking pride in what they have, oftentimes fail to take care of them and just buy new ones. This defeats the whole purpose of owning a fine bladed tool or weapon. The best versions of these knives are among the most beautiful blades in production. The design of the knife is connected to the American Frontier and to some of its most notable figures.

Clean Rust Immediately: Rust might not form immediately on Bowie knives, particularly if you have a knife made from high quality steel. However, if you let the blade come into prolonged contact with water, rust will certainly form. Obviously, the key is to keep your blade dry at all times. However, knowing how to remove rust spots if and when they form is also important. You will find numerous chemicals on the market that can take rust off, but you can also use natural options, such as white vinegar, onions and even potatoes for the purpose.  Read more...

Unless one is on a private plane, it’s probably against the law and airline policy to carry a weapon in the crew or passenger areas. A Bowie knife is not something that can be carried on because it serves another function, such as a nail file or a book of matches. A Bowie is a weapon by design and has been so since the first one was manufactured. Carrying weapons on planes can be done, but with some special accommodations.

A Bowie knife cannot be carried in any luggage that is brought on board the plane. This is to prevent anyone from accessing a weapon while the plane is in the air. The pre-boarding inspection will include the x-raying of luggage and there’s no way that this x-ray will miss a Bowie’s blade. Trying to carry a knife on the plane can create a great deal of trouble for anyone caught doing it. There is a way that these knives can be carried onboard, however, on most major carriers.  Read more...