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The Folding Bowie Knife That's Bigger Than You


The 34-pound folding Bowie knife
You can read the story behind this 6 1/2-foot-long, 34-pound folding knife, but you have to come to the Wisconsin Historical Museum to see it in person and learn even more about this remarkable artifact and the Congressman from Wisconsin who dared to duel with bowie knives. The knife is on display at the Museum through May 7, 2005.

:: Posted April 26, 2005

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