1 3

SUSA KNIVES

Handmade 'Crocodile Dundee' Style Bowie Knife - Damascus Steel with Buffalo Horn Handle"

Handmade 'Crocodile Dundee' Style Bowie Knife - Damascus Steel with Buffalo Horn Handle"

$110.00 USD
$110.00 USD
Sale Sold out
Shipping calculated at checkout.

The "Dundee bowie knife" refers to Large fixed-blade knife inspired by the oversized bowie knife from the 1986 . In the movie's most iconic scene, the main character, Mick "Crocodile" Dundee, famously declares, "That's not a knife... that's a knife," while showing his huge blade.

  • Blade: Replicas typically have a clip-point bowie blade with a fuller, or "blood groove". They are commonly made from 440C or D2 steel and can range from 11 to 13 inches in length.
  • Handle: Many feature a stacked handle made from a combination of leather and horn, with a brass guard and pommel.
  • Sheath: The knife is often sold with a custom-fitted leather sheath that may have a crocodile-skin pattern to complete the cinematic theme.
  • Size: Overall, the knives are very large, with some reaching an overall length of 17 to 18 inches. 

Value and availability
Authentic movie props created by John Bowring are highly valuable collector's items. However, the market is flooded with mass-produced replicas and custom-made inspired knives from various manufacturers. 
  • Custom-made vs. mass-produced: The value of a modern "Dundee" knife depends on its materials and craftsmanship. Replicas with high-quality steel (like D2 or Damascus) and genuine materials sell for more than cheaper, mass-produced versions.
Is it a real bowie knife?
The "Dundee" knife is a specific style of bowie knife, though its large, exaggerated size was created for cinematic effect. The bowie knife itself has a much older and richer history, dating back to the early 19th century and popularized by the frontiersman Jim Bowie. While the Crocodile Dundee version is the most famous to modern audiences, it is an interpretation of the traditional bowie style


View full details