Best budget Bowie knife for home protection

Deciding what is the best fighting knife during this quarantine

[@loyalitybeats]

First I have to say that watching your knife reviews make me feel relaxed and entertained at the same time just like watching a movie, not only because i am a huge bowie knife collector/lover myself but also because you always show the knives in action, and the pros and cons of each knife, keep up the great work!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Thanks bro I appreciate that

[@jessetembo1979]

I know this is an older video but I'm on a DBAD marathon over here. This is a helpful and informative video. This and your full review of the Gil Hibben Highlander convinced me to finally, after years of overlooking it, to pick one of those up and it has become a fast favorite.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

thanks bro!

[@fatman4792]

Id like to add for people in gun restricted areas. The assegai short spear from cold steel is good choice for about 40$. Can mount a light on it too. Great stuff Donnie b .

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Good to leave by a door for sure

[@DonnieBAllDay]

@Re nato not too many burglars looking for potato peepers. Haha

[@fatman4792]

@The King cold steel is good for this kind of stuff. Their spetsnaz shovel, indian war clubs, cutlass, heck even the cheapshot 130

[@Imakebootysclap]

@@DonnieBAllDay ? no to short sword yes to a spear in close combat? $40 is doable for home defense but $65 is not? You arent making sense dude? are you a democrat or something?

[@DonnieBAllDay]

@@Imakebootysclap watch your mouth! Don't ever call me a democRAT!! Haha! Short swords and spears are too long for home defense in some types of homes, plus you don't generally have one on you. As for 65 being to much, yes. The edge of the range was 50.

[@Southernguitar74]

I have an Old Timer Bowie that I paid $25 for, around 5 years ago. I've used it quite a bit chopping small trees and vines around my place. For a budget option it has been great. It is pretty big, though...Still, I really like the contour of the blade. I would definitely trust it for defense.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Crazy good chopper

[@trentklair9979]

Yes, the Hibben Highlander most definitely is a wicked fast, sharp AF, big damn knife! Personality I think it's the swiftest blade I've ever wielded. A lightning bolt in the hand. And one that will stay in the hand as well. I own over 100 knives, I do custom work, modified clip points, mirror polish finishing, sharpening, repair, restorations... Also the Hibben Raven & especially Hibben DragonLord (OMG it's wicked) would be quite formidable home defense knives. Thanks Donnie B, great stuff as always.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Thanks bro. You have good taste. Haha

[@JonnyAugz]

I just bought a Szco about a month ago and I love it.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Great blade

[@robbijohnson6983]

Here's a great suggestion how about a home protection knife for Libarel progressives. It won't come out of the sheath so instead of staying and protecting your family you can just run to the nearest safe space and eat cookies and color in a coloring book LOL just kidding another awesome video Donnie B all-day.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I don't know why you're just kidding. It sounds about right.

[@scottm5972]

Liberal defense: a whistle with instructions on how to take up a defensive fetal position in the corner as their flat screen TV gets carried out the door.

[@robbijohnson6983]

@@scottm5972 LOL 😂

[@robbijohnson6983]

@@DonnieBAllDay LOL 😂

[@beeferbaron]

I loved seeing some of them badass knifes man! I love Bowie’s! Nice video

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Wait until the full version of this. Gonna be madness.

[@zool84]

I would love to see the same video but without the budget constraint. Overall best home defence fighting knife.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I could definitely do that

[@jeebusyaweirdo3733]

I love the d guard Bowie knives, when you study HEMA you realize it really helps protect your hands for a possible blade on blade encounter. You also get the benefit of essentially having brass knuckles attached

[@DonnieBAllDay]

exactly. My dbad Old War Bowie is the best example of one

[@richardclingempeel6111]

If he don't have 50 bucks, he don't have to worry about being robbed lol

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I don't have to worry about being robbed because I spent my $50 on weapons! haha

[@cb3391]

He got a pretty house....

[@user-tb9rw7dh2t]

LMAO

[@COCK-erel]

awwwh yes the rational crack addict 😮

[@RonaldColeman-ef2rc]

lol. That is funny.

[@justjakewolverine4619]

Have a Schrade Old Timer bowie knife and love it. Not too big and extremely maneuverable under tight circumstances,

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I wish it had a better heat treat

[@nannesoar]

I really enjoy practicing the drawing/movements, so a larger one is actually prefferable to me because I'm going to get comfortable with it eventually either way. It's amazing how we adapt through repetition. Great video, and great points!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Most definitely

[@kaliben5959]

🔥🔥🔥 love the Gil Hibbon suggestion, good energy throughout entire vlog

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Thanks bro

[@stefanklaus1652]

Once again I’m blown away by your collection and knowledge my godfather of knifes 👍🏻take care and stay save

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Someday I'll shoot them all. People will freak! haha

[@eatingdisorder6473]

Great video! I need to get a good all round knife and the timber rattler seems like my favorite.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

just oil it

[@tangsoodoarnis4life]

Awesome video DBAD👍🏻Those were some good choices and I like your last and final choice you have inspired me to do a video like this ; I will try to get to it today.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Good! I'll be watching!

[@gunner3548]

I have two Black Bear Bowie Machetes from Cold Steel and i can say that in terms of price and quality it's all I need combined with Leatherneck SF, Glocks 78 and Gladius hidden everywhere in the house. Your Bowie collection is impressive. Best regards, stay sharp brother.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I can't wait to show my Bowie collection. Jaws will drop when I show the whole 'family'.

[@MrKaido93]

Awesome " Food fot Thought". From what my research and experience have shown, the Cold Steel "Baseball Bats", hybrid Machete Sword/Knifes are an excellent overall optional choice. Such as the Cold Steel Black Bear Bowie Machete,the Cold Steel Barong,, Gladius and the Cutlas hybrid Machetes as well as the Bushman and the Plastic composition knife series all offer excellent multiple applications both at home and in the field. Also Military Bayonets , the Home Depot's Insulation Knifes, Lineolum utility Knifes are excellent quality multiple purpose. All are in Common Use and thus can be considered Protected under the 2nd Amendment!

[@milliondollaboiibsb4927]

Love the channel man I'm from the Bronx but been in good ol Texas since 09 own firearms prior millitary but I love blades for many reasons and I gotta say man I love every video from you love how you keep it real and always honest great content my guy keep up the great work

[@DonnieBAllDay]

You were practically a neighbor right down 91!

[@8626John]

Nice rundown and thanks for your service. I recently picked up a Cold Steel Raider Bowie and it's a beast of a knife. Cost me about $60, so a bit beyond the budget. I'm a fan of Cold Steel knives.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

CS is hit or miss, but the hits are hits

[@hardrock1826]

Excellent video on big knives of the Bowie style. I have a few that I bought over the years. For a budget blade that would probably be effective the Cold Steel Black Bear Bowie might be good. Economical to buy, it's considered more of a machete and it comes with a good sheath. If I had to grab a big knife in an emergency, I have 2 Condor Dundee Bowie knives. I think I would grab those as a team. Thanks for sharing your big knife knowledge and for introducing me to a couple of knives I am not familiar with. All the best.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I got the CS after filming

[@davidhughett6081]

The Black Bear Bowie is an excellent choice. I love mine!

[@robhuffine7325]

DBad!!! Still sporting the sheath I sent you for the G4. I saw your folders and saw the Kubey I sent along. Amen Knife Brother!!! Love the video. Showed my kids.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Oh hell yeah! And the Kubey rode shotgun with me two days last week. Still love it.

[@MichaelGraves-kp7qc]

Good info brought up some good points

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Thanks!

[@donald1830]

Excellent video. Thank You. A good fitting sheath with a stud is very handy and comfortable to just easily carry inside your belt. Quickly deploys. :]

[@DonnieBAllDay]

absolutely

[@maquabear5242]

The Ontario Knife Co. Spec Op Raider Bowie is the big knife for me. Fighting, working, or general knife duties.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Doesn't fit in the sub 50 dollar category. Very good blade. I just hate the grip and the skinny stick tang.

[@DogGuy19]

Glad to see Donnie B. When I watched you the first time, I had 1 Bowie knife. I have at least 60 now, maybe more, I'd have to count. Keep on keeping on brother.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

The best addiction!

[@ronalddunne3413]

Yep, following this guy can get expensive, particularly for guys with a blade fetish (if that's the word I want)!..........

[@p.a.c.5889]

That’s right Donnie no drug can compare to the addiction to all of my knifes

[@garyhiggins6718]

In my opinion, one thing you guys need to know is that for grip, the best thing to do is to strip the varnish off and hold bare wood, but that gets very quickly dirty, so rub in a coat of tung oil or danish oil which still has the grip but keeps clean as well! Another thing, that knife that you said you weren't sure counted as a Bowie, definitely does! Everything about the shape of the blade, looks like the very original knife Resin Bowie gave to his brother Jim, and is likely the knife used at the sandbar fight! My idea of the best knife to use in a gun control area, is a bow! With arrows about as thick as a colt 45 cartridge, and a broadhead on top, that is going to really upset the planning of any scumbag! P.S. I just subscribed! Thank you for an entertaining video!😊👍👍👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Who needs tung? I reach behind me and I got free dung! haha

[@garyhiggins6718]

@@DonnieBAllDay Well it would smell about right! After all, when you're in the middle of a Civil War Battle, you can't stop and say " Scuse me old boy, I must pop to a Porta Loo!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🇬🇧

[@B-leafer]

Hey Donnie.. Good to see you man. Gotta love bowie knives! My favorite!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

love 'em

[@rogerwilliams2629]

I have a rustic rasp file that will always be my favorite, but thanks to you I might have to grab my second Hibbens!! That's a beautiful blade!! Hope all is well, Donnie, gonna get a decent camera soon and start doing some more KZbin music!! Keep well!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

1st of all you would love the highlander Bowie by Gil Hibben. It is awesome. Speaking of awesome, I can't wait for you to put up some tunes

[@theozarkbushman5140]

Nice collection bro 🔪 😃 its good to have a wide variety of blades for different purposes.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

You got that right

[@jorgefernandez6407]

Great video. Had to see it again!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I appreciate it

[@Gabriel-James]

This channel may not be the biggest/most well known, but its definitley turned into my personal favorite. Great video

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Thanks bro. I guess we all start at the bottom.

[@user-gl4qw6ow4b]

Nice collection!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Thanks!

[@agerbaek01]

My go to, is my SOG SEAL PUP. awesome knife, small, fast and light, when you see it, is when you feel it. I have had the M9 Bayonet, also awesome, but if it is a every day carry, it could, as you say, be a litlle pain in ht ebut :) Stay safe out there

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I have the Seal Pup. Love/hate relationship.

[@slingshotwarrrior8105]

Those are some awesome bowie knives and very effective at self-defense.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Absolutely

[@slingshotwarrrior8105]

@@DonnieBAllDay so true

[@jimmyj4811]

I enjoyed your video!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Thanks bro

[@therealhawkeyeii7888]

That Frost Chipaway Cutlery Bowie looks just like a Case Bowie.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Same overall design. The Case is far better though

[@Justaguyyoutubin]

I've got a big house with tight corners. I own firearms, but only long guns and they are impractical in my situation. I like the size of the Timber Rattler. It sits by my bedside. Its short enough that I can use it in a staircase, but long enough that I can get good distance in the larger rooms.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

That's the important part

[@ColtonWilson3000]

Great video, got me to sub. Bowies are great for defense, been collecting and training with them for about 20 years. I never really got into budget bowies though, but I'd bet dollars to doughnuts that a budget bowie will get the job done as well. I may look at picking up a few of these budget bowies to try out. Thanks for posting this, can you do a non budget version of this? Most of my bowies are $400 or better. So I'd like to compare to some of the stuff I have on hand

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I can definitely put something together

[@scorpionremover]

It'd be pretty cool if you did shorts bringing out some of these older blades that haven't been reviewed in a long time, like that Highlander, the 1917 Bowie, or even that Big Chief gas station knife.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

got it

[@papayaman78]

My cold steel marauder checks all the boxes, handle, sheath, steel but its around $70, absolutely worth

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I almost got one, but I really don't like subhilts

[@LuckyMrSam]

Cheap fixed blades are fun! Great info, Donnie B!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

absolutely

[@wayneprice2737]

I've got the schrade needle by the bedside cabinet 7inch dagger.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I might of ordered that one recently

[@will3002]

Hey man great video AGAINN!! one thing I lovee is bowies and bowies that are quality at a realy good price is like finding a diamond! Thanks bro!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Absofreakinglutely

[@will3002]

@@DonnieBAllDay Hey man have a look at this on Amazon tell me what you recon DKONLY-BLADES USA: 16.5" Custom Handmade D2 Steel Clip Point Nice Hunting Bowie Knife with Rose Wood Handle & Leather Sheath (AM116)

[@johnmckinney1493]

I like my coldsteel oss subhilt.got it on a killer sale couple years ago.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Every now and then... I got 3 CS Chaos blades for $99 a while back. $33 a piece? Hell yeah!

[@dtcepl]

Great knives u got there, love it! My home defence knives are the Kabar 1271 black fighter and an Aitor Commando, not the best but thats all I can afford.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

My non budget collection needs to be brought out next

[@dtcepl]

@@DonnieBAllDay Looking forward for the video on your collections. Looking at your hand movement, u sure know how to handle a knife well, great skills and fantastic collections, way to go!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

@@dtcepl thanks bro

[@greener12ga35]

Good video I have a Mossy Oak knock off of the Ontario SP10 Marine Raider

[@DonnieBAllDay]

It'll get the job done

[@SLAYER-nm5zw]

Great explanation and you make some very good points nobody talks about Thumbs up from me big boy

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I appreciate that!

[@egilskallagrimson2048]

For conceal carry I bet my life on the Cold Steel Spartan, for me the ultimate folding knife to edc and self defense even over the Espada Series.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

The XL Espada is a different animal.

[@egilskallagrimson2048]

@@DonnieBAllDay the size of the XL Espada like so much, but some reviews say that the point are fragile for an emergency task like being lost in the woods and being your only blade and need to baton some logs. Otherwise are in my list, the Espada XL and the Large both in G-10

[@josephliang6732]

U the man.great skills

[@DonnieBAllDay]

thanks bro

[@upreydeen]

I like the Pig Sticker style knifes used to hunt Hogs and also the Kukri, a large dagger also is very lethal, but a heavy Bowie will do all

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Indeed

[@cejamania1]

Really a terrific video. Keeping the price down n giving us a wise choice …….. Big Tony

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Grazie Tony

[@curtise.gill67]

Ide love to see you do a "frontier bowie, tamohawk" combination

[@DonnieBAllDay]

thats something I've kinda been working on

[@TheNuttyKnifeGuy]

Great to see this topic being addressed. I'd also suggest the: MTECH USA XTREME MX-8090. It's a budget blade but perfect for personal protection.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

There are so many

[@paypatrolfactor5336]

TheNuttyKnifeGuy it falls in the too big bag ,but it’s a good outdoors blade just not for what he’s talking about because it bigger then the Bigfoot .

[@TheNuttyKnifeGuy]

@@paypatrolfactor5336 I don't think we're talking bout the same knife, here. I own both the MX8090 and the Bigfoot and the 8090 isn't nearly as big as the Bigfoot. The 8090 is only 13 inches overall with a 7,5 inch blade.

[@paypatrolfactor5336]

TheNuttyKnifeGuy My bad you may be talking about the double ground bladed one with the Sub Hilt and G10 scales ,I know you like sub-hilt fighting knives 😎

[@TheNuttyKnifeGuy]

@@paypatrolfactor5336 Yep, that's the one. One of my all-time faves.

[@Znewts]

Spent a little extra on mine. My carry knife I'll have on my side until I die is my Bear and Son gold rush bowie. Shaving sharp, perfectly balanced and feels good in the hand.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

great knife

[@siegfriedwashburn3484]

Cold Steel Bowie Machete is good stuff. Muela Bowie too. But more I like daggers.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I just ordered the CS

[@siegfriedwashburn3484]

@@DonnieBAllDay You will like it.

[@philosophusbellator]

Sold! And not for nothin', the more severe clip point shape would make me think twice if I were an intruder and saw it in your hand. Great video!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

If an intruder comes face to face with me in my house, he won't have time to see the knife.

[@cafeqc3793]

Thanks a lot man

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Absolutely

[@jonslife3533]

One point I'd like to bring up , I personally never carry my bowie right hand , I carry left , also known ( I'm right handed ) so when it needs to come out of the sheath , it's faster , and it can be used to cut an attacker on the draw Cross draw works much better on knives IMO

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I too am a fan of cross draw

[@jonslife3533]

@@DonnieBAllDay I can snap most Bowie knives from their sheath pretty quick , but I also prefer a slightly loose sheath

[@ROE1300]

Good review of these knives. I believe we agree that one does not need to mortgage the house to obtain a very serviceable user knife. Oh, and congrats this time your hat was on the right way round. 😀

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I'm working on them all now. I'm painting arrows on the inside

[@ROE1300]

@@DonnieBAllDay You crack me up. 😂😂😂

[@BabakPA]

Amazing video as always. If money wasn’t an object I would highly recommend the Becker BK9. Cheers

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I have it. Hate the grips so I made my own

[@BabakPA]

@@DonnieBAllDay Yes I have seen that video, it turned out amazing.

[@nickycoley1]

Donnie Would a Push-dagger w/ a 5 inch blade be adequate? I EDC a 2 1/2 inch push-dagger as a neck-knife and also have the bigger 1 by my night stand. I also have a 10 rd .177 cal. Break-barrel/springer air rifle. Great video with a lot of knowledge.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

A 4" blade will reach all major organs on a normal human, so 5 is perfect

[@FLYFfly]

Great video and info. For potential combat situations indoor my first choice are type of “trench” fighting knives. Bayonet knives like Glock field knives are awesome and ww2 m3 are just awesome if you know basic knife fighting techniques. Those two are just perfect, durable and under 50$. My second choice is classic Kabar but if under 50$ than some good copy will be just great and easy to make them razor sharp. So, those 3 are my choice and costs like 30-40+$

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Above all, my main choices are my dbad Trench Knife and my CRKT Kangee T-Hawk with the spike

[@cosmin6155]

Nice bowie knives man! I have my Cold Steel Black Bear Bowie for home protection

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I recently ordered one

[@cosmin6155]

@@DonnieBAllDay Nice man! Is a good blade. I wait for your review!

[@michaelmetler6315]

In a pinch 18 inches of 1/2 or 3/4 Rebar Or a 3 foot construction Steak Sharpening optional

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Not too many are immune to a good head dinging! haha

[@stevenjennings8347]

Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls God Bless Ya Prayers

[@DonnieBAllDay]

God is great

[@stevenjennings8347]

YES HE IS

[@basednorsegael1089]

I was disappointed because I saw that Honshu handle, but it was some kukiri and wasn’t the conqueror Bowie. Now the conqueror Bowie is a GNARLY blade! Good grip, comfy to handle, big belly. That highlander looks pretty awesome. I think I’m going to get that

[@DonnieBAllDay]

a few decent options

[@jasemac5391]

For a good knife for its money I would pick the Spec Plus Raider Bowie every time 👍🏻🇦🇺

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Not in this video. The average cost is above the $50 limit for this video.

[@nobodysreview6137]

I agree, i refuse 2 buy a Bowie that isnt made in USA. I dont like the handle on the Marine Raider, wish they made it with full tang exposed like a Bowie should be. I have one though and i like it.

[@Outdoorexplore1845]

I was just mesmerized by the twirling, maybe a twirling and knife combat tutorial

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Look up my vid on the art of knife flipping

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I did another on basic knife strikes

[@Mister_Ess]

I watched this thinking that I'd have to buy a new knife, but turns out I already got my own custom SZCO carbon bowie

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Thats a good thing!

[@bonitabromeliads]

I feel like for home protection a gladius would be better. Bowie is a little more portable for hiking and stuff. It's much better for stabbing but not big enough that it would constrain you in a hallway. The additional length and double edges give you a lot more options.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

A Gladius isn't a budget Bowie. More for a different video

[@barra650]

Yep , enjoyed your knives and yep I have that Bowie with your recommended mods . Now you have to do a vid on home defence folders . And now Here'ssssss COLD STEEL .

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I got halfway through and thought, well that's a Cold Steel vid! haha!

[@lucianbrad4291]

Hi DBad, I've recently bought a Glock knife - M81 Now, I've recalled what you've said - about "close space combat" ( God forbids - no one wants to face that kind of thing ...although, I agree, it might happen ...) Now, revisiting this review , especially that you mention that "somebody might attack you with a screwdriver" - kind of made me think exactly on that Glock : kind of "bayonet screwdriver " ... It's thin but pretty strong - it's exactly as I said : a "screwdriver" knife ... Long enough (almost 7 in) but clearly a stabber ....and very nimble ... Oh, yeah - and a budget knife for sure ... And the sheath ...phenomenal ... As minimalistic and versatile as you want ... You basically can carry it on your shorts ... Oh, and that knife is carried by several spec ops arround Europe ... So, it seems is no joke ...

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I did a review on the Glock Field Knife. It's AWESOME

[@lucianbrad4291]

@@DonnieBAllDay Great ! I must see it !

[@DonnieBAllDay]

@@lucianbrad4291 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYbTeIRjlrmSprc

[@raymcdonald4603]

Any weapon is a good weapon to defend yourself vs not having a weapon....what ever you use to defend yourself,use it,and use it daily and get proficient with it,so when shit hits the fan, you're a lion amongst the sheep

[@DonnieBAllDay]

facts

[@robbymonroe1669]

Ok I love your video, really well made but I gotta ask Donnie B, where did you get your hat?

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Got the hat at the Eastern States Exposition

[@FireStar-gz2ry]

The timber wolf claim staker Bowie looks like something I might look at lol I like how you think, but at home, your'e probably gonna end up grappling, so a light in the hand small knife feels like it would work best in that place

[@DonnieBAllDay]

A big knife makes them not want to grapple

[@Matzah1982]

I have a 5 and a quarter inch long marine KABAR knife. I like it for a boot sheath knife and it’s American made with a great leather handle and it’s small enough to draw quickly and get into tight spaces yet really penetrate deeply. It’s a very expensive knife though. I bought it 3 years ago from cabelas online for 75 dollars but it costs a lot more now

[@DonnieBAllDay]

good utility blade

[@Matzah1982]

It has the long tang and a nice pommel with the end of the tang visible on the pommel

[@Matzah1982]

Great news btw! I found 200 grain HSN .45 colt cowboy loads at the cabelas in Hamburg PA. They got 2 boxes today and are fixing to get more tomorrow and I’m fixing to head out there tomorrow morning to score me a couple of boxes

[@DonnieBAllDay]

@@Matzah1982 nice!

[@Matzah1982]

Feel free to send me an email and we could talk some more and maybe get together at dunkins for coffee or something and hit the range together once I score them loads

[@wrathofmohawkindiansbloodi5859]

I use my rambo first blood 1 knife for protection. I wear it on my side and also it's always on my bed side. I'm good size and pretty strong not that I need it to protect me but just in case my rambo knife is also extremely sharp I made it extra sharp

[@DonnieBAllDay]

People don't realise how useful it is as a self defence weapon

[@wrathofmohawkindiansbloodi5859]

@@DonnieBAllDay yes the rambo 1 is my favorite rambo knife I like the rambo 2 also . but it's a little to big lol rambo 1 is big but not to be I was goofing around a few weeks ago with the rambo 1 sticking it into wood hard and chopping stuff with it. It is more sturdy then I thought but my blade is slightly lose now and I intend to fix that

[@natek1993]

Man that Gil Hibben blade is nice.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

So nice!

[@TheDecaystar]

What I’ve found in knife design, to work well for fighting, from my own escrima perspective, is a wide cutting edge, but also an aggressive point. Most knives sadly lacks one or the other, mostly point. Anything over 33-34 cm for me, becomes too clumsy, and sword/saber fenching is more likely the style, as bowies are made for.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I think that for a fighter, it's length x weight x balance. Long is fine, as long as the balance negates the weight. These three parameters must match up perfectly for effectiveness. Look at the Cold Steel Natchez Bowie. Long, but weighted and balanced perfectly. That combination makes it deadly.

[@chrisdyck6524]

My absolute favorite is the Voyager Vaquero XL serrated. But I never sharpen it. Is only for self-defense.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

then hopefully you'll never need to sharpen it

[@chrisdyck6524]

​@@DonnieBAllDayThis will probably only be necessary when everything collapses here in Germany 🫡👍😅

[@beentheredonethat5908]

This is exactly why you shoukd have two blades. A larger one, maybe not this large, as his bowie lol, but I also carry a small 2 inch blade in my belt line, one if I have time, the other if I'm grabbed from behind or a tight spot, a small knife can do plenty of damage in a tight spot, taking out hands or an arm, a leg, giving enough time and space to draw the larger weaponbor escape depending on what works best in the situation.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

definitely another topic video all together.

[@dennismccrary7639]

The Becker BK-9 is a great choice. I also have the Bark River 1909 Bowie, a quarter inch thick A-2 steel blade that is 10 inch's long, very heavy, will easily chop off someone's hand. Not a budget knife, around $300.00, sometimes you can find them on sale.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I have knifes that will chop these knives in half, but alas, this was for budget only.

[@Ruger44Redhawk]

Be aware of the BK knives. You will be disappointed when you remove the handle scales to find out that an over $100 knife has a skeletonized handle tang. Not good for strength! I have seen the BK9 break at that weak point. Although still a good blade, I replaced mine with the Ontario RD9 with true full non-skeletonized handle tang. And at 1/4" thick of mid-carbon (not high carbon!) 5160 spring steel, a damn strong blade. Too bad the RD9 is discontinued and Ontario is out of business. But, like this soon-to-be third world craphole country we live in, amerika will be gone in the very near future. Suffering under Jewish Communism and Third World replacement is great, ain't it?

[@alexandergennaro8596]

A guy comes in your house with a gun and you come with a knife, oh, ok I never thought of that!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

A guy comes into my house, I don't need a knife. He needs a priest.

[@patricegarnierlobo25111967]

what do you think about the rough rider number RR1639?? i think it s an great big boy no??

[@DonnieBAllDay]

It's a very popular design and blade shape. Tried and tested. What I know of rough rider is that they're stainless steel is fairly durable. I can't see that knife being an issue

[@bobreynolds744]

I like this guy.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I think he smells funny

[@johnrossell8049]

I got a steel addiction I love them all

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I have the same great disease!

[@orbyboy123]

I also own a Mossy Oak, the tip broke off rather quickly when i decided to put it to some work, sadly.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

You can always reprofile the blade. Might be stronger

[@luiscarlossaraiva3786]

Cuesta encontrar un tio que hable asi de claro. Simplemente genial

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I appreciate that

[@fokinwladimir376]

thank you for this video good video 😎

[@DonnieBAllDay]

absolutely

[@shaunmcgowan827]

Tape your bayonet lug. Its fast to remove and extremely useful for first aid,fire,etc. Just a few wraps to soften the grip but not so much that it wont come off swiftly and look super rigged.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I have enough replacements

[@nightvan4427]

Thanks

[@robertlehnert4148]

I have the Atlanta Cutlery (Windlass) "Primitive" Bowie for this very purpose, but my Cold Steel Laredo is almost as good. Both over the $50 mark, but I think worth it.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

the best ones are definitely the ones that work

[@neanderthaloutdoors9202]

I'm making a 13" Bowie for a friend, 8"blade with a 5" handle 👌🏻

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Not exactly tiny. Haha

[@neanderthaloutdoors9202]

@@DonnieBAllDay No, it's a hefty chunk of steel for sure.

[@billmelton8993]

Those are some great knives are brother I don't know how you feel about Schrade they have some decent budget knives I don't have any but I seen some stay safe my brother see you in the next video

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Love Schrade. Their overly budget stuff kind of sucks, but they have some top quality models.

[@stevescott8060]

Great Review, and will save you some money.

[@stevescott8060]

No One is an Expert on Knives. What do you know about knives? Uh, Keep the darn things sharp.. Your hired Founder of Field and Stream Stream Magazine , 1969 You showed the best available on a Budget, One in particular, and also the $20.00 Carbon Steel Bowie is an Excellent choice! He is an Expert, want to know about knives, ask a Veteran!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

@@stevescott8060 you got that right

[@anomie6788]

I have several swords, I put them up because the cut me every time I practiced with them. I am very good with throwing knifes, but like you said you may need more room than you have.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Right on

[@Krizefugl]

bowies are more for show :D i love the way they look but im just literally sleeping with a ka-bar under my pillow. theyre combat knives for a reason :D + i just love the weight and have gotten quite good at throwing it (no spin throwing). then again...i have more knives than a porcupine has quills :D karambits are also amazing because even a dull karambit does so much damage with a single swipe, its ridiculous. if youre really talking about taking someone out, a karambit will disembowel someone in a single swipe. useless for stabbing but you can just wail around with a karambit and itll do severe damage. plus theyre harder to drop because of the index finger hole AND some even come with a pointed or even really spiked tip on that finger hole so even punching is a really good option. the fox knives karambit brought that concept close to perfection. folded karambit with the emerson wave feature that auto deploys the blade when drawn from a pocket. and if youre more into stabbing, they have the same as a straight blade, too. Edit: also a knife ive been looking for all over is the SOG seal team elite. usually sold out everywhere in my country and oversea shipping is way too much. but one day ill get it :D its like a slim bowie knife. clip point combat knife

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Honestly the KA-BAR is the worst design for a fighting knife. Also I'm personally no fan of the SOG, but I will tell you this, a good karambit can gut bigfoot!

[@Krizefugl]

@@DonnieBAllDay the original purpose of the ka-bar was to be multi purpose. but i like the weight. its heavy but also very solid and it wont randomly chip the blade. its more of a stabby mcstabberson. or you can just pommel someone on the forehead and that will work, too. i have never held the SOG seal team elite but i just like the way it looks. so...i want it :D but in the end...the best knife is the one you have with you.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

@@Krizefugl the problem with the KA-BAR is that it a hunting knife design. They took over a hunting knife factory over and never truly enhanced the design. Its got the worst weight distribution of any combat blade ever used. A round grip with a skinny tang is simply wrong for the need. I corrected it all with my dbad War Machine. But you nailed one thing, the best knife is the one you have on you

[@energygamingidiot5360]

AMAZING KZbinr!!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Appreciated

[@minarchist1776]

I have a whole bunch of comments to make. Some of them might even be worth the electrons used to display them on your screen. If you are on a serious budget and are trying to make use of a knife with a somewhat slippery handle, electrical tape can be your friend. It won't make the blade easier to index, but it will be easier to hold on to. Check out the offerings of Ontario Cutlery. They may be a little more expensive than the ones Donnie considered, but they are usually excellent values for the money. Many more decades and many more pounds ago than I care to think about I had been a decent collegiate fencer. My preference would be for a knife with a blade at least 8 inches long that had some sort of handguard. While you probably are not going to be able to do a parry of an opponent's knife you don't want your hand sliding forward on to the blade. While it is arguable that longer blades are better, a 10 inch blade may be a practical maximum. I have a few knives with 12 inch blades but they can be awkward to carry and may attract more attention than you want in anything short of a total collapse of civilization scenario. It is known that at least some gang bangers make use of a fighting style where they are constantly circling their opponents. If you can position yourself in a hallway or near a wall it may put them at a slight disadvantage. Your primary targets should be your opponent's weapon hand, wrist and forearm. Knowing your timing and distance will be vital, so if at all humanly possible find people you can spar with in a safe manner so no one gets hurt. I do not remember fencing a single bout where I wasn't scored against at least once. If you do engage in a knife fight make sure you have a good first aid kit handy. Better yet try to avoid that if at all humanly possible. Last but not least, while the emphasis has been on knives, people who are worried about having to engage in defensive melee combat should take a serious look at walking sticks and canes. In legal contemplation they are not automatically considered to be weapons. You should be able to take one with you even through the most paranoid security screen. They are always out so you don't have to draw them. They are almost guaranteed to give you a reach advantage and there are numerous martial art styles that make use of them. Do NOT get a sword cane. In legal contemplation it will be a lethal concealed weapon and therefore a guaranteed felony bust. The blade won't do what you need it to (ask the guy who lost to Jim Bowie at the sandbar fight) and it loses its effectiveness as an impact weapon.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

You shouldn't have to alter a grip to make it grip. The Ontario stuff works, but the video was made for a sub 50 budget. Backing yourself into a corner is never a good thing. Fencing is awesome. The lead singer of Iron Maiden was a champion. Pretty bad ass