Bowie knife

Japanese: bowie knife(英語表記)bowieknife
Bowie knife

...Kawajiri in Kumamoto Prefecture is said to be the birthplace of this knife, which is one of Japan's most representative crafting knives. (6) Bowie knife A sheathed knife invented in America in the early 19th century. It was known for its sharpness and was an essential tool for pioneers.

*Some of the terminology that mentions "bowie knife" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…熊本県の川尻が発祥地といわれ,日本の代表的工作ナイフ。(6)ボーウィーナイフbowie knife 19世紀前半アメリカで考案されたさや入りナイフ。切れ味に定評があり,開拓者たちに欠かせないものだった。…

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