Rick Hinderer is widely known for his tough tactical folders. It logically follows that the Hinderer Ranch Bowie is likewise a tough knife that’s built to last a lifetime.

The Hinderer Ranch Bowie features a 5.25” CPM-3V clip point with a working finish and a blade thickness of 0.18”. Crucible Industries tells us that 3V is, “…designed to provide maximum resistance to breakage and chipping in a highly wear-resistant tool steel. CPM 3V offers impact toughness greater than A2, D2, CPM Cru-Wear or Z-Wear PM and CPM M4, approaching the levels of S7 and other shock resistant grades, yet it provides excellent wear resistance, high hardness and thermal stability for coatings.”

There’s a substantial finger choil and aggressive jimping alone the spine for a secure grip. A noteworthy feature is the finish on all surfaces is incredibly smooth and comfortable. This means you get both security as well as comfort in a variety of grips.

This knife is full tang constructed and features contoured burgundy canvas micarta handles secured with screws. The palm has a slight swell from 0.67” to about 0.92” and the balance point falls perfectly centered at the first screw. It has an integral finger guard as well as a generous lanyard hole.

Finally, the Hinderer Ranch Bowie comes with a quality handcrafted, USA-made leather sheath. It has a belt loop attachment with a brass snap and grommets. The knife alone weighs 10.56 ounces, and the knife with the sheath weighs 14.88 ounces.

Hinderer Ranch Bowie Details

CPM 3V, Working Finish

5.25” Clip Point

0.18”

Full Tang

Integral Finger Guard

Burgundy Canvas Micarta Handle

0.67” to 0.92” Handle Thickness

1.2” Handle Width

Handcrafted Leather Sheath

10.56 Ounces, Knife Only

14.88 Ounces, Knife and Sheath

10.5” Overall

Made in the USA

The Hinderer Ranch Bowie is a big, beefy, beautiful fixed blade that’s built to last a lifetime. If you’re interested in this knife, click any link in this article or simply click the button below.

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