The Antique Bowie Knife Association of America was formed April 5, 1975 by 19 collectors who enjoyed sharing their passion for Antique Bowie Knives. The name was changed a short time later to “Antique Bowie Knife Association”. Since then, the ABKA has grown into a world-wide organization that is “Dedicated to the collecting, study, and preservation of Antique Bowie Knives”.