Coldsteel Bushman Knife Review: A must have!

In this video, I am reviewing the multifaceted Cold Steel Bushman Knife and having lots of fun. #coldsteel #bushman
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[@viewtifuljay2531]

Safety tips may seem like common knowledge to us weapon enthusiasts, but I think its really important that you keep restating them for newcomers. I've never attached a spear handle and I could easily see myself leveraging it the wrong way without thinking. Other than that, great video and awesome spear attachment! ✊

[@411Outdoors]

Thanks brother I appreciate it! I tremble at my potential of carelessness. Sometimes I feel like I talk about it just to keep me straight lol

[@viewtifuljay2531]

@@411Outdoors as long as we all have fun and no one gets sliced then whatever works lol 😆

[@preparedsurvivalist2245]

It only takes a 4 inch blade to be lethal against any animal in North America. The Bushman is much longer than that and wider than most knives. Its also very pointy and flexible, which you want in a throwing spear.

[@ethancntower8850]

Im not saying you can't kill a bear with this but Id feel a lot better with about a foot of blade..

[@fustercluck2460]

​@@ethancntower8850 a black bear would be toast, but you need to add a cross bar near the end of the knife to stop the animal from "running up" the spear . Check out boar spears to understand the cross bar

[@PoggersFloppa]

being in australia i have got no bears woohoo (other than koala bears but yea)

[@redfaux74]

​@@fustercluck2460 - Yes, the Boar Spear from Cold Steel is a true monster. Like this one but on crack. Large boars in TX certainly will drive themselves up a spear and finish you off even tho they are technically dead.

[@redfaux74]

​@@PoggersFloppa - The feral pigs you have are deadly. And they eat meat.

[@k1m6a11]

Quick tip - get an "eyehole" screw that you can thread through the handle hole, you can start turning it in with your hand and then tighten by putting a stick through the eyehole for leverage. That way you can haft onto a spear anytime without needing to carry a screwdriver.

[@411Outdoors]

Very cool information!

[@neiloppa2620]

Solid tip bro, thank you for sharing!

[@k1m6a11]

@@neiloppa2620 My pleasure.

[@brianmccann666]

I've had one of these since 2017. FedEx lost it. Cold steel sent me another one overnighted it. Month later FedEx deliveryed the first one I ordered. I contacted Cold Steel and the told me to keep it free... Cold Steel is a great company imho. It's funny you posted this today. I ordered the Bowie version earlier today for $13. So I ordered two of them. It's funny, out of all of my "survival knives" the cold steel Bushman is still in the Top 5 I've ever owned. And I dozens of survival knives. Many between $100-$400 range. And the bushman beats most of them hands down somehow.

[@411Outdoors]

I can most definitely see that brother 🙂👍👍

[@k.o.skeeponshooting235]

That looks crazy sharp brother. An awesome review 👍

[@411Outdoors]

Thanks bro! You’d love this bad boy🙂

[@fustercluck2460]

First of all, great quality video , subbed. The bushman goes great with the spetznas shovels by cold steel and a silky saw and leatherman multi tool :)

[@411Outdoors]

Appreciate it my friend 🙂

[@foscopaolo]

Le recensioni di questo economicissimo coltello in lamierino ripiegato, forse unico ad esserlo, sono ampiamente negative. E a ragione, come coltello da boschi fa schifo in quanto troppo fragile, oltretutto con quel acciarino inservibile. Ma la colpa è della Colf Steel che non dichiara, e non potrebbe farlo, che si tratta sostanzialmente di una micidiale arma bianca, da sola o innestata a lancia. La sola che vorrei avere se mi trovassi, Dio non voglia, da solo e sperduto tra gli anfratti di una favelas brasiliana.

[@411Outdoors]

👍

[@ARAW-__-]

Cool video, man. I got a small outdoor channel and stumbled upon yours, searching for bushman content. Went through some of your vids (shuriken and brass knucles so far). It's good content, stay true, brother. 🫡

[@411Outdoors]

Thank you!

[@ChuckinSteel]

I have a video dine on this knife that I never uploaded, I just forgot about it. I got mine on sale for $12. Great video

[@411Outdoors]

Thanks bro! I would love to see that video you made

[@jarvisskooge8602]

Instead of the screw… I drilled a hole on the opposite side of the handle. Use a steel pin & shock cord through both holes to secure the knife to the handle. This way it’s easy to go from a knife to a spear & much more versatile.

[@411Outdoors]

Great idea!

[@Steven-jn2cw]

Hello 411, did the Bushman come with the drilled hole and screw to attach it to a handle?

[@411Outdoors]

It has a screw hole. I think you have to source your own screw.

[@Codevil.]

Hard throws......

[@rosscurran5650]

I have the bowie version of this and it's a tank I'd definitely recommend it if you like this one too. Great vid man love your technique 👌

[@411Outdoors]

Thanks bro! I just received my Bowie yesterday and will be doing a video on it soon. I definitely like it better. Seems stronger

[@rosscurran5650]

@@411Outdoors deffo make the bottle cutting easier 😂

[@twalk6164]

I painted my handle with epoxy, then rolled it in fine sand. Vastly improves grip,and still fits in sheath. This replaced a short machete in my survival pack since it does double duty. A spear gives anyone somuch confidence...and rightfully so.

[@411Outdoors]

💯💯

[@toddwhitley442]

I'm glad you got the Bushman.I told about it around a year ago.For the money it is one of the best value for a tool/weapon you can have.

[@411Outdoors]

I think I do remember that 🙂👍👍 this thing is really cool. I need to get the Bowie one as well. It looks very solid

[@vladimirkovacevic1656]

@@411Outdoors i have the bowie version its awesome,i stripped coating and put a vinegar patina

[@BryanGriffin-d1b]

I have the bushman bowie and a spear stick I bought at ACE Hardware they had two sizes, the one like you have in this video and longer one.

[@navigator1372]

I agree it's a must have as a supplemental tool and backup. My primary midsized knife is bk7. Bushman can be used for spear hunting as and defense

[@411Outdoors]

💯👍

[@denniskeith2760]

Not sure where i got this tidbit of info....take it for what its wort. The reason for the screw hole is so if you do use it as a spearhead, but not permanently so, it allows you to remove it from your shaf. It will wedge itself on so tight you will not be able to remove it without destroying the shaft. True/false i don't know. Haven't tried it without the screw. Yep, I'm a coward....after all the time and money spent on the shaft don't want to take the chance.

[@garyherring2485]

I have one great 👍 tool to have good for hog hunting especially and you can put in Handel survival items . l put a wrap around Handel like a tennis racket none sleep grip have fun with it😊

[@LegionTacticoolCutlery]

I own both models from Cold Steel…. Keep them in the trunk of my car for a just in case…. Wonderful inexpensive tools!!!

[@411Outdoors]

I want that Bowie one bad! Great tools!

[@LegionTacticoolCutlery]

@@411Outdoors grab it while you can before GSM messes them up. Hate GSM right now. Hate Lynn for selling the company. Still mad.

[@411Outdoors]

@@LegionTacticoolCutlery was really disappointed as well!

[@brianmccann666]

@@411Outdoors ... Amazon has the Bowie version for $13 each right now.

[@411Outdoors]

@@brianmccann666 oh wow! Getting it

[@Erebus.666.]

For such a small price, the Bushman out cuts most top end blades, especially batoning. Impressive for such an unassuming knife. Really is a top bit of kit.

[@411Outdoors]

Definitely! 💯

[@fustercluck2460]

They make good stuff. Check out their spetznas shovels, same idea but it's a shovel/ hatchet 🪓

[@addictedtoblades2]

Awesome throws bro, thanks for the shout out, your channel is on fire 🔥 😍❤️😎🔥🗡🤺

[@411Outdoors]

Hey bro that shout out is well deserved🙂👊 thank you so much! I love watching you do what you love. All that practice cutting is a real skill to have

[@_Xanthz_]

Which is better, the bowie or the knife bushman?

[@411Outdoors]

Bowie for sure 👍

[@_Xanthz_]

@@411Outdoors thank you!!!

[@sovcast8760]

How much did you laugh when you edited this?

[@411Outdoors]

The part about putting the screw and attaching the spear was a little funny won’t lie 😂😂😂

[@sovcast8760]

@@411Outdoors never apologize if you have a slightly to short-stick, especially when it looks like it was the right width and I'm sure you know how to use it.

[@lonetrader1]

Pure Valle with cold steel but this one especially

[@diaconicon]

Super review ,brother!!! I have a coldsteel bushman,too! It is very good,versatile,strong knife. And a good price!!!

[@411Outdoors]

Thanks bro! That’s great to hear🙂👍👍 I enjoyed this review probably more than anything I’ve ever tested

[@AlexanderSamarth]

I think it's more practical at the end of a short stick, so you can use it as a machete

[@theGimpfantry]

I love mine, especially at the price...

[@marctull3596]

Now I have a way of justifying the purchase to my wife. "I need it to slice up water bottles for the recycling bin." Great vid as always and as noted, thanks for including the safety advice!

[@411Outdoors]

Thank you my friend! Yep you should be good to go because this decimates bottles haha

[@greekveteran2715]

They make a wonderful throwing knife, that doubles as a Combat/Survival knife the True Flight. Just an idea for future videos! You did great on this! Well done!

[@brianmccann666]

Friend of mine has one. True Flight is a great knife. But I've never used out of the box. My friend already put a wicked scary edge on his by the time he showed it to me.

[@411Outdoors]

Thanks my friend! That is a great great idea

[@411Outdoors]

Thanks my friend! That is a great great idea

[@greekveteran2715]

@@brianmccann666 We always have to reprofile and sharpen, at least 2-3 times an a axe or a knife, before we put it to real use. Not just to make it cut or chop properly but also to get rid of the "burnt" steel, that factory belts create. That way, you'll also avoid chiping on the edge. These are just the main advantages, but you gain even more than those. Glad you mentioned it.

[@luisloya1120]

Great review, I like your style.

[@411Outdoors]

Thanks my friend 🙂

[@szymonbarberski1973]

Hey buddy, could you tell me diameter of the handle (at widest spot)? Im thinking about an combination with escrima stick which is about one inch thick but theres no info at all bout' bushman handle (It should be around 1,5-1,7' judging by look but it may be just dellusion). Sorry for trouble but that information would help me and maybe others very much. Thank you in advance pal!

[@411Outdoors]

Sure! It looks to be about 1 and 1/16 on both sides

[@szymonbarberski1973]

@@411Outdoors Nice to hear man, finally someone who knows it. By the way, great job with that prey-like tomahawk movement but shit dude, take more care of yourself with all those tricks. I was also same-level reckless until i almost died by bloodloss when my elbow artery was accidentialy cutted. To be clear, am not talking about being boring but safe man. Just consider some protective gear, especially for head or at least eyes (basin on my experience its also good to have stasis with you) and keep going with smashin those wooden bastards. Good luck!

[@kennethstocker722]

When walking with it put the sheath on it

[@AlecBerg]

Keep the sheath on it for safety

[@Kenarew]

Odd that your handle isn't welded. I have had 2 of these as my camp knife for 8 years and they have no seam in the tube handle.

[@411Outdoors]

I wonder if it’s an update they made overtime?

[@aaronrhoades509]

I bought one in 19 89/90 for $13 at a place called c.t.d in fort Worth Texas I still have that knife today and out of all the other knives that I have it is Stihl one of the first blades I go to when going fishing or out for a walk in the woods to practice Bushcraft with a short handle of 18" inches it works like a machete/ parang/ / hatchet .64" handle it makes one of the best snake Defense you'll ever have in your kit!!! Turtles snakes squirrel raccoons possums dear are allergic to it they just seem to fall apart in it,s presence???

[@Soul-diering]

That looks so sharp! Great spear! 💯👊

[@411Outdoors]

It really is! I’ll admit this thing scared me a little haha. Just the thought of it being used in battle.

[@MrKinghuman]

i have it and i love it

[@thisguy1413]

Y'all that "danger" line is no joke, it's too bad KZbin won't let me post pictures. 😅

[@Codevil.]

I havd them all

[@WesleyLWood]

I have a Bushman I wrapped the handle and hockey tape that way you're not likely to slip by accident just one extra safety measure

[@frankstarship6381]

Sweet. I got one and made a spear with it like yours but with worst wood. Its fun! Also, you can still use the sheath for transport

[@4StonesHandcraft]

Thanks. I see the sheath has vastly improved since I bought mine.

[@pjanoo6973]

Lovely blade, I use an eye hook so I can tighten it with a stick in a scenario where I don't have access to a screwdriver

[@jimmycruz3118]

Can you please tell me where you got the pole from?

[@411Outdoors]

I made it. I cut down a small tree and painted it black

[@duanemiles1558]

Great for the kitchen. Watch the rust, thought. Wipe with fat. Works fine.

[@jeffventure6078]

I was amazed at how useful it was as a spear in yard work. Limbs, lawn, brush it handled them all

[@411Outdoors]

💯💯🔥

[@BladeObssession]

I've got the CS Bowie bushman and I bought a stick like you at Lowe's. I didn't put a screw in mine so that I could take it off and still use it for camping

[@411Outdoors]

Awesome 👍👍 that’s a good idea

[@slingshotwarrrior8105]

I'm subscribed to Addicted To Blades, awesome guy! I like a good spear!

[@411Outdoors]

Awesome! Yes a spear is hard to contend with and addicted to blades has great passion

[@randydrew3939]

Put sheath on that comes with it for safety

[@411Outdoors]

Yeah most definitely when walking through the woods. The height thing mostly applies to survival spears cut from wood. I just got into the habit of making them a little longer ha ha but you’re right keeping that thing sheathed is very important

[@longrider42]

I have the shorter clip point version, that I put on a Hickory Hoe handle. I use an screw eye, so easy to remove the spear head if I need too. As for your spear head with out a screw hole. Use industrial strength Hot Glue, to hole it on your shaft. Hot Glue, believe it or not, has been around for ages, in one form or another.

[@411Outdoors]

Excellent advice

[@kencoffman7145]

Have you checked out the Shanghai shadow and warrior? Both are awesome for the dollar. I've turned the smaller into a spear. Hoping to use it on an animal some day

[@411Outdoors]

I’ll def check those out!👍

[@cookscatapults]

Hahahaha Awesomenessssss....Ordered one and then saw this video...Thanks

[@411Outdoors]

Too cool! Thank you!

[@mr.e-man6900]

Hey its me elliot from czmp eagle Theone who got the craw dad's . I subed

[@411Outdoors]

What’s up brother! Thanks for coming along brother🙂👊 super stoked to have met you!

[@abf91]

Maaan that Was a Amazing good Video about the Bushman !I got one too and be very happy with it !I make a little Video about it too in German but not as good as You do Respect!Thank You for showing Greetings from Germany God pless You and Your beloved ones Javor Outdoor peace and out 😉

[@411Outdoors]

God bless you, my friend! Thank you for the kind words🙂

[@abf91]

@@411Outdoors 😉

[@Wolf88888]

I collect swords. I have some very expensive, high-quality pieces. In a SHTF situation, or for basic outdoor survival, there are two pieces of equipment that I think rule all the others: The Cold Steel Bushman Spear and the Cold Steel Gladius Machete. Why? First, they are both cheap in price and practically indestructible. Second, as basic as they are, they also offer maximum versatility in a survival situation, being excellent as both tools and weapons. With both those pieces, a man could do just about anything. P.S.: If you want to make the knife even more versatile, wrap the handle in paracord.

[@411Outdoors]

Love the info bro👍. Thank you very much! I am due another machete review and may check out the Gladius

[@fustercluck2460]

The cold steel spetznas shovels are a good choice too, good hatchet 🪓

[@arsenalreign]

I’m always worried about wild boar when hiking

[@411Outdoors]

This would be great for that 👍

[@tomritter493]

Kenneth karam used one of these for yrs as a main defenceman weapon

[@411Outdoors]

It’s most definitely brutal 👍👍

[@nl3712]

Good vid, very helpful

[@Visiblyblue]

Great vid. Short , to the point and pleasant to watch. Thanks for the good info

[@411Outdoors]

Glad you enjoyed!🙂 thanks for watching

[@Visiblyblue]

@@411Outdoors the only reason I had hesitated on buying the bushman, was that there are some reviews on Amazon showing broken blades, supposedly broke under normal use. But its good to hear that it's reliable, so I'll be picking one up

[@Visiblyblue]

@@411Outdoors have a question for you. I read a comment somewhere that the handle portion (where the stick would slide in) is narrow enough to where the stick may break because of a lack of enough wood material. Do you think that's true or is there enough room in the metal for the shaft to not break with lateral torquing forces?

[@411Outdoors]

@@Visiblyblue I think it can take a lot but I do believe it will wear down after a while and a new handle will be needed. In all of my testing of blades, throwing always seems to be the the thing that wears down everything. I think it will last a good while everyone is just thrusting or slicing but throwing enough times will either loosen or break it

[@Visiblyblue]

@@411Outdoors that makes sense. Thanks!

[@Codevil.]

For sure, I have the Bushman and the Mini Bushman, the old ones with leather sheaths and newer kydex with fiersteel

[@411Outdoors]

Great tools!

[@Codevil.]

​@@411Outdoorson the minie ones , I use a 4 ft length of conduit to Throw

[@redfaux74]

You really do the Bushman justice in this video. ❤

[@redfaux74]

But there is something, speaking of proper safety, you desperately need to know. At 5.20 your ending form is really bad. You need "stops" to control that blade. You should never take your swing out of your peripheral view. In the Old wars, 90% of casualties, were from friendly fire. This can happen from blades, especially longer swords and spears, as well as arrows and bullets (talking about friendly fire). When you finish a swing, your weapon should never be more than 20% PAST the intended target. Those are called "stops". And they should be crisp stops. It creates core strength, gives you faster recovery for the second immediate strike, creates (keeps) balance and keeps your weapon from hitting anything else outside your view. It keeps friends beside you from being critically damaged and damage to the weapon. You cannot continue a fight if you break the shaft or the weapon. This was a critical point in my training from a true master (Ghurka). We were never permitted to carelessly swing weapons and never permitted to over swing in practice. This keeps us from hitting the ground, losing the edge, etc. Stops are crucial for actual warfare in melee. This weapon would be good as a short spear also. Half of quarter length. It cannot be beat for $25 in a SHTF scenario. This could arm a whole team.

[@redfaux74]

I also would like to see you test the Torpedo from Cold Steel. There are 2, heavy one pound and light half pound. Talk about fun! 😊

[@arsenalreign]

Bought two!

[@411Outdoors]

Sweet! 👍

[@vladimirkovacevic1656]

nice cut

[@411Outdoors]

Thanks my friend 🙂👊

[@mannynieves493]

Good video

[@411Outdoors]

Appreciate bro!

[@Just_Chuck_It]

I live on a 386 acres that boarders DNR land. We have a farm with goats, pigs, chickens, and turkeys. We use all of our property for free range and recreation. Mainly outdoor hiking and on property camping/bushcraft. We have bear, coyote, cougar, raccoon, possum, rattle snakes, deer and every kind of bird and lizard you can think of that comes and go through our property. Every once in a while they come onto contact with our animals and garden. When that happens we do everything to scare them off but every now and then we have to take more drastic measures. I carry a spear. Yes I said it. I carry a spear. I also have limited but adequate black smithing skills and form my own spear tips. I borrowed my design from the Assegai spear design. I stand 6' 2" tall and I tailor my spears to be 1 spear head length taller than me. I use the spear for so much. I use it mainly as a walking stick, but the 2nd most use is flicking snakes away. I also use the shaft to guide the goats. I have however had to use it a couple times to dispatch multiple feral pigs and coyotes, 1 black bear that decided he was going to help himself to our goats and didn't seem to care I was there, and a couple raccoons going after our chickens. It is extremely effective. The pigs I just stabbed them, the best, coyotes, and raccoons I threw it. They didn't last long. It's a very quick death. I will tell you, first hand, a spear is extremely useful and formidable. About 3 years ago, we had a couple DNR cops come onto our property tracking a poacher. They were very polite and when we crossed paths they asked permission to access my land. I told them they were already on my land but they could help themselves and I wished them luck with their tracking of the poachers and thanked them for being polite. The older DNR officer stated, "Well it's not everyday we see someone walking around with a spear. And I think being polite to the guy with the spear is probably a good idea." I just chuckled.

[@411Outdoors]

Great stuff! Thanks for sharing

[@jigglybiglets]

its 20$. coldsteel went from a joke to my main knife co. Theyre excellent

[@411Outdoors]

I’m right there with you my friend because I just think they are super practical