Blood Groove?

[Ned Buckshot]

When did the "Blood Grove" come into existance?

That popped into my head while taking a shower?

Kinda wierd huh?

Ned

[Books OToole]

When did the "Blood Grove" come into existance?

That popped into my head while taking a shower?

Kinda wierd huh?

Ned

It's called a fuller and it came about as a method of making broad swords lighter.

So, in one form or another, it has been around for several hunred years.

Books

[Daniel Nighteyes]

It's called a fuller and it came about as a method of making broad swords lighter.

So, in one form or another, it has been around for several hunred years.

Books

Believe it or not, the fullers also stiffen the blade a tad.

[Mogorilla]

I have seen similar items on bronze swords, so just about as long as mankind wanted a big knife, they have been around.   On bronze swords, used as much to lighten the sword as anything.

[Ned Buckshot]

I should have been more clear in my question, I know about the swods etc. But what about it's use on "Bowie" knives?

I can't recall seeing it on any of the vintage examples but they seem quite prevelant on more modern knives.

Ned

[St. George]

If you were to look carefully at originals - they don't posess the heavier blades that would 'need' a fuller.

Most of the modern Bowie knives take their cue from the old Marine Ka-Bar, though pre-WWII 'outdoor' knives will sometimes  exhibit this design.

In addition to fulfilling a practical use by lightening a blade - they're also somewhat attractive in design - and that sells knives.

With modern manufacturing techniques - they're also easier to produce than in days gone by.

If you're looking to owning something that looks to be period accurate - look for an un-fullered blade.

Vaya,

Scouts Out!

[Ned Buckshot]

Thanks St. George!

That's the information I was hoping to find.

Ned

[GunClick Rick]

So that's what that red stuff is. I heard somewhere that it actually helped suck the blade into the flesh or made it easier to pull out out.

[Dr. Bob]

Many French knives of the 18th & 19th Centuries have a fuller, even though the blades are not thick.  I have one and will see if I can find it and take some measurements.

[Daniel Nighteyes]

Believe it or not, the fullers also stiffen the blade a tad.

Quoting self here, to BTT.