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Bowie knives, also known as Arkansas toothpick, were the most famous fighting weapons in the early 19Th century. This fixed blade knife was first popularized by James Bowie and was initially crafted in the year 1827 .These knives were longer than 6 inches along with a sharp long blade. In America you can still find them with array of designs.

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