The cowboy knife and the bull cutter pattern do not get much attention in collector circles compared to bowie knives or tactical fixed blades, but they are worth understanding both for the history and for what they tell you about practical knife design.



The bull cutter is a working ranch knife, purpose-built for castration and general livestock work. The wide, shallow belly and the relatively short blade give you precision at close range on a moving animal. The blade length is… Continue