Meet the Pocket Bowie EDC Knife, a contemporary take on the iconic American Bowie knife. This compact, American-made knife is designed to tackle demanding utility tasks. It can also serve as a personal defense tool when needed. It’s ready to be your reliable everyday companion!
Who’s Auxiliary Manufacturing?
Reno, Nevada Auxiliary Manufacturing is the brainchild of Michael Jarvis. After spending 15 years working in restaurants—doing everything from washing dishes to being an executive chef, Michael made pocket tools like pry bars as a hobby. Over time, that hobby evolved into a passion for crafting knives.
When he left his last gig as a general manager to care for a sick family member, things changed. His hobby had transformed into a full-time job. With the support of his wife, he set up his shop in February 2016 and hasn’t looked back since. Now, Michael is a self-taught, full-time bladesmith, constantly honing his skills with every blade he creates.
Pocket Bowie EDC Knife
What sets it apart? It is an ultra-sharp AEB-L blade steel that’s tough as nails and impressively stainless, making it a real bargain for its performance. With solid wear resistance and the ability to sharpen on the fly, this blade truly shines in functionality. And let’s talk about the handle; meticulously sculpted to fit snugly in your grip, it ensures comfort in any orientation, whether you’re slicing through packages or impressing your friends.
Topping it off, the Pocket Bowie EDC Knife has a sleek black Boltaron polymer sheath, riveted for durability, and a reversible belt clip for easy right or left-hand carry. All this in a compact package: an overall length of 6.25 inches and a 3-inch blade of 3/16-inch AEB-L stainless at a sturdy 61.5 HRC. All paired with a G10 handle.
Whether you need a trusty tool or a stylish accessory, Pocket Bowie is all set to rise to the occasion!
Pocket Bowie Gauntlet
I love the grind of putting a hefty utility knife through its paces. Let’s get this out of the way first—it didn’t slice nylon rope well. It took several sawing cuts. Now for the good stuff.
I sliced rubber tubbing found on a trail with no issues. Nylon webbing and paracord also stood no chance in a chest-lever grip orientation. The edge was made for utility and mayhem!
Pocket Bowie EDC Multi-Grips
Referred to as the Ice-Pick Grip, the reverse grip edge out (RGEO) is often the most comfortable way to hold a knife due to the knife handle design. With this grip, the edge faces away from you, and the tip points down, enabling both vertical upward and horizontal slashes.
This grip enables powerful downward thrusts, similar to hammer-fist strikes, and allows for hooking and pulling techniques. The extended reach might be limited unless you actively use physical movements to extend your arm and knife. This technique would prove helpful for the next extreme test.
Extreme EDC Knife Test
As a dramatic finale, I plunged the PB into an ammo canister using an Ice-Pick Grip. For good measure, I opted for the assistance of a hardwood Beech baton to hammer the pommel into the ammo canister. I gave it the old back-and-forth levering to bless the entire blade with a little bit of the good stuff.
This test will most likely chip most blades. It’s natural. However, the AEB-L steel, with a 61.5 HRC, remained unphased. Bamn!
If you want a tough-as-nails EDC knife for work or play, look at an Auxiliary Manufacturing Pocket Bowie EDC Knife!
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