AR SB5

Designates the Bowie knife as the official knife of the State of Arkansas by adding section 1-4-134 to Arkansas Code Title 1, Chapter 4, Subchapter 1

The General Assembly finds that the Bowie knife played an important role in Arkansas history and was known as early as 1835 as an "Arkansas Toothpick"

Notes that the Bowie knife was used in Arkansas in 1836 when the state was admitted to the union and is regarded as Arkansas's most famous weapon

Recognizes that the Bowie knife continues to be produced by artisans for use by outdoorsmen and hunters in the state

Approved on March 19, 2019