I got a new Bowie knife, s a pattern of fixed-blade fighting knife created by James Black in the early 19th century 
Impressive. I hope its not too sharp otherwise you might accidentally hurt yourself with it.
Yeah i know , Since the first incarnation, the Bowie knife has come to incorporate several recognizable and characteristic design features,
I see, is it used to hunt animals or birds?
addition to various knife manufacturing companies there are hundreds of custom knife makers producing Bowies and variations.
Historical complications.
The early history of the Bowie knife is complicated by murky definitions, limited supporting documentation, and conflicting claims. The Bowie knife is not well defined. By the mid-20th century most would include some combination of blade length and blade shape. In the mid-19th century, when the popularity of the knife was at its peak, the term was applied to a wide range of blades. Absent a consensus definition,
Bowie knife
A Bowie knife ( ) is a pattern of fixed-blade fighting knife created by James Black in the early 19th century for Jim Bowie, who had become famous for his use of a large knife at a duel known as the Sandbar Fight.
Since the first incarnation, the Bowie knife has come to incorporate several recognizable and characteristic design features, although in common usage the term refers to any large sheath knife with a crossguard and a clip point. The knife pattern is still popular with collectors; in