Winchester 22-41206 Large Bowie Knife with Sheath
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Product Details
Manufacturer: Gerber Legendary BladesModel: 22-41206
Product features:
- Features a 8.57-inch surgical stainless steel fixed blade
- Equipped with durable finger grooved wood with brass cross guard
- Full tang construction for increased strength
- Convenient size of 14.25-inches with a blade length of 8.75-inches and overall weight of 14.4-ounces
- Includes a ballistic nylon sheath
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Winchester 22-41206 Large Bowie Knife with Sheath
Customer Review: Good intro to big Bowies
Summary: 4 Stars
My wife got me this knife for my birthday because I mainly use small and mid-sized knives and have so far avoided getting a taste for the huge Bowies. She wanted to see if I liked this type without spending much. The answer is yes, I like it a lot.
It's massive and nose-heavy, with the point of balance right at the big full-finger choil in front of the guard. This weight-forward configuration makes the knife very eager to chop, and I immediately complied by destroying some lemons, potatoes, corn cobs, and an old pine 2x6. The edge was shaving-sharp right out of the box, but my abuse resulted in some bright spots where the edge was visibly dinged. I restored it in under a minute with an Accusharp carbide-V sharpening gadget.
The primary bevel is a half-flat or "saber" grind, which emphasizes strength over slicing. Still, the knife excelled at the above-named kitchen tasks, as well as slicing celery, bell peppers, and meat. It was not quite optimal, however, for dicing onions. The thick, heavy blade tended to bind in such firm material and was a bit fatiguing to use. Still, it got the job done, and I found the radically clipped point very nimble and handy for piercing. I only wished I had a coconut to split.
I have my doubts about the edge-holding ability of this knife, as it is made from obviously inexpensive 420-J2 stainless steel subjected to who-knows-what heat treatment, and I have managed to ding it up a bit initially. But it certainly isn't brittle, which would spell uselessness for a knife like this. I imagine that a few sessions with the Accusharp might re-profile the edge to a more durable angle, but only time will tell.
The package says it is made for the Winchester brand by "Carolina Knife and Tool," which I hear is a cheaper label of Gerber knives-- the Ford to Gerber's Lincoln, if you will. So I would imagine that they have some idea of how to make a good knife, even if they are doing it in China.
The handle scales are Pakkawood, an engineered wood laminate that behaves much like hardwood but is inert, which is to say that it will not move or shrink or crack. It's stained to look like rosewood and finished with a tough, glossy lacquer or polyurethane. Together with the brass guard and pins, it makes for a more attractive package than other inexpensive "survival" or "tactical" knives. My only complaint is the finger ridges, a bit of over-engineering that can only detract from the knife's versatility.
The sheath is heavy, stiff Cordura nylon with plastic reinforcement at the throat and two retaining straps with snaps. It's not too fancy, just a secure, durable, weatherproof sheath that rides nicely on the belt. It does have a few nasty bits of Hide of the Nauga around the snaps, which is no big deal.
I wouldn't hesitate to carry this knife in the woods, as long as I could also carry a sharpening gadget like the Accusharp or the Meyerco Sharpen-It to allay my reservations about the blade material. If you had to choose one do-everything backwoods knife, this really would not be a bad choice, as it is capable of heavy chopping as well as more delicate tasks like slicing vegetables. To step up at all in the Bowie market would require triple the price at the very least, and so I'd say this is a great knife for seeing if you're interested, and it'll get some work done while you're at it. It has certainly whetted my appetite for more of these big knives.
Description of Winchester 22-41206 Large Bowie Knife with Sheath
The illustrated Winchester knife is the Winchester Large Bowie Knife that features an 8.75" bowie blade made of surgical stainless steel with the Winchester etch. This Winchester bowie knife has full tang construction, finger grooved wood handle and a brass cross guard. A ballistic nylon sheath is included with this Winchester knife. The Winchester Large Bowie Knife with wood handle has an overall length of 14.25" and weighs 14.4 ounces.8.75" fixed bladeWood and brass handleBallistic Nylon sheathWith a curved point, clip point, and notch near the handle, the Winchester 22-41206 Large Bowie Knife has all the features of a true Bowie. It is both well-priced and well-manufactured with full tang construction and a finger grooved wood handle, and it includes a ballistic nylon sheath with two retaining straps.
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 The traditional Bowie design is perfect for hunting, fishing, and more. View larger. |
 The sheath's hard plastic liner keeps the blade safe, while the two retaining straps keep your knife secure. View larger. |
The Winchester Bowie Knife features a stainless steel blade that is corrosion resistant and easy to sharpen. Full tang construction means that the blade extends through the handle, increasing the strength and usability of this large knife.
Durable Wood and Brass Handle with Stylish Accents
A warm-toned wood and brass handle is detailed with brass rivets and equipped with finger grooves for a comfortable and secure grip, even when wet. The brass cross guard functionally separates your hand from the blade and matches the other brass accents.
Larger Size and Weight for Control and Stability
With an 8.57-inch blade, the Winchester Bowie Knife measures 14.25 inches in length and weighs 14.4 ounces. The heft and weight of this fixed blade knife give you increased control and stability during use.
Bowie Style for Versatile Uses
The shape and style of the Winchester Bowie Knife reflects the traditional Bowie design, including a blade tip that's lower than the spine of the blade for added control, a bevel edge at the point to streamline the tip, and a curved edge near the point for removing skin from a carcass. A notch near the hilt can be used as the sharpening starting point, to strip wires or sinew, and help repair rope or nets.
Included Sheath Protects the Blade
The durable ballistic nylon sheath is an ideal carrying case for the Winchester Bowie Knife. The hard plastic liner keeps the blade safe, while the two retaining straps keep your knife in a safe place until you're ready to use it.
What's in the Box
Winchester 22-41206 Large Bowie Knife and ballistic nylon sheath.
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