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"An officer of the New York 71st, who arrived this morning, details the particulars of the fight in a most graphic style. He states that in the first place, owing to the ignorance and stupidity of one or all the commanding officers, the various regiments were not kept together as they should have been, but became scattered about in every direction, and were in such a position as to render them almost harmless to the enemy.
He says he never saw men fight as the Confederates did; 'twas not like men, but like infuriated devils. They rushed from their batteries, notwithstanding the statements to the contrary, and drawing their tremendous knives, they cut and slashed among the United States troops as though, in his language, 'they were mowing down weeds.'
Bowie Knives: The Baltimore Republican, 1861
That is a beauty! I need one.
ReplyDeleteIt's sold and I spent a while looking for another, but so far haven't come up with anything comparable. I'd like one also. A real pig sticker.:)
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ReplyDeleteSame damn knife here for $99. Retail $272. I need to check on their reputation as it seems awfully cheap for a good one.
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Just found it for much cheaper, but he does make better versions. Tomorrow.
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ReplyDeleteMost Bowie knives have a blade of between 6 and 12 inches long. Some Bowie knife blades have a strip of brass, copper or another soft metal, which was intended as a shock absorber to prevent relatively poor quality blades from breaking. Thanks.....
Thanks!
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