description Ka-Bar Bowie Overview
The Ka-Bar Bowie is a historical powerhouse, renowned for its sheer size and robust, full-tang construction. While its sheer size can be intimidating, its reputation for surviving extreme conditions is legendary. It is built for heavy-duty tasks, making it an excellent choice for serious survivalists who need a massive, dependable chopper. Its straightforward design means fewer points of failure in the field.
help Ka-Bar Bowie FAQ
Which Ka-Bar model is usually called the Bowie?
KA-BAR identifies its Bowie as model 1236. The current catalog lists a 6.94-inch clip-point blade and an overall length of about 11.81 inches.
What steel does the KA-BAR 1236 Bowie use?
Recent KA-BAR catalog specifications list 5Cr15 stainless steel for the 1236 Bowie. The blade has a hollow grind and a listed hardness of 55 to 57 HRC.
What comes with the KA-BAR Bowie?
The 1236 includes a leather handle, brass-plated guard, aluminum butt cap, and a plastic-lined leather sheath. KA-BAR catalogs identify the matching sheath as model 1236S.
How is the KA-BAR Bowie different from the Marine Hunter?
The Bowie is model 1236 with a 6.94-inch blade, while the Marine Hunter is model 1235 with a shorter 5.88-inch blade. Both use a clip-point design and leather-handled hunting-knife format.
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