Cognet "El Baraka" Free Special Grade the Bowie Machete represents a

the Bowie Machete represents a hybrid of two popular styles--the short machete and large camp knife

The prominent high centerline is not the result of "phantom bevels" that are pressed into the steel

Works great on scythes

the Forte is an inspired mashup of traditional Italian and American design elements

it is both harder and more friable

Cognet "El Baraka" Free Special Grade the Bowie Machete represents aA regional variant of the standard Douk Douk, the El Baraka features an embossed decorative emblem somewhat resembling a compass rose. This model was intended for sale to Islamic markets, and its namesake translates roughly as "blessing". The Turkish clip point of the blade is ideal for general utility, and features a slight hollow grind. Its simple design, consisting of only 6 parts (blade, handle, bale, spring, and 2 rivets) allows it to shrug off