Bagwell Bowies by Ontario Knife Company

Designed by Bill Bagwell

Purchase

The Plainsman by Ontario (ONT-BB5)

Type
Fixed
Blade
Bowie
Tang
3/4
Origin
USA
Blade Length
8-7/16"
Handle Length
5-1/4"
Weight
11.6 oz./ 15 oz. with Sheath
Handle
Pakkawood
Blade Steel
440A
Rockwell
54-56 Rc.
Hilt/Guard
Brass
Sheath
Black Leather

The Drifter by Ontario (ONT-BB6)

Blade Length
6-7/8"
Weight
10.9 oz./ 14.3 oz. with Sheath

Ontario Knife Company, long time maker of combat knives and the Spec-Plus series, is the proud producer of two more Bowie knives designed by Bill Bagwell.

The Plainsman by Ontario

The Plainsman is number five in Ontario Knives' Master Series of Bagwell Bowies. The 8-7/16" Bowie Blade of 5/16" thick 440A is hardened to 54-56 Rc. and has a satin finish. The 5-1/4" handle is Pakkawood. The knife is dressed with Brass hilt, ferrule, pins and escutcheon which is engraved with "Plainsman". The knife and black leather sheath together weigh 15 oz. Made in U. S. A. Suggested retail is $218.76.

(A) ONT-BB5: $144.95

The Drifter by Ontario

The Drifter, the sixth Bagwell Bowie knife from Ontario is a very sensible sized knife with a 6-7/8" blade of 5/16" thick 440A high carbon stainless tool steel. This is a Spear Point Bowie (unusual today) with cartridge brass hilt, ferrule, pins and escutcheon. The knife and black leather sheath together weigh 14.3 oz. Made in U.S.A. Suggested retail is $218.76.

(B) ONT-BB6: $144.95