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Fred Perrin is a former French Army Commando, a
national Tae Kwon Do champion, a European full-contact stick fighting
champion, and one of Europe’s most sought-after close-combat and
self-defense instructors.
He is also an accomplished custom knifemaker and craftsman,
specializing in his own uniquely functional designs optimized for
military and personal-defense use.
Perrin’s original FB04 Street Bowie was one of Spyderco’s earliest
fixed-blade collaborations.
Its versatile Bowie-style blade offers both power and finesse, making
it suitable for a wide range of cutting chores.
The injection-molded fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) handle features
hand-filling contours and molded Kraton® inserts that, together
with the deep index-finger choil, literally lock the knife into the
user’s hand for superior control.
Long a favorite among savvy knife users worldwide, the Street Bowie is
now back by popular demand.
Like the original, the current version boasts a flat-ground VG-10
stainless steel blade.
In classic Bowie style, it features a straight clip point that centers
the tip on the knife’s centerline for maximum control and penetration.
An extended section of jimping (textured grooves) on the spine of the
blade mates seamlessly with a molded, textured panel on the handle for
additional security and control.
To reduce its reflective properties, the blade has a durable black
ceramic coating.
The new Street Bowie features a completely redesigned sheath.
Injection molded from polymer, it has a high throat for positive
retention while still providing a full grip on the knife at the outset
of the draw.
It includes Spyderco’s versatile G-Clip attachment, which supports both
belt carry and clip-style inside-the-waistband carry.
Configurable for vertical, horizontal, or diagonally canted carry, it
can be attached to both sides and both faces of the symmetrical sheath.
The Street Bowie is an incredibly versatile knife that is ideal for
both utilitarian and personal-defense applications.
It is also a reflection of its designer, Fred Perrin, and his
exceptional understanding of functional simplicity.
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