Cold Steel Wild West Bowie VS Case XX Bowie

A knife review to see what Bowie is more dominant. With a special guest star, a Hen & Rooster stag Bowie

[@Patriot-rising]

I love a quality blade like Randall, Martin of Texas , Treeman and so on. For everyday use I have a Case Bowie and a Muela Magnum 26. The Case has been a great camp chore knife for around 18 years. Cold steel for me has been both a hit and a miss at times. Hen and Rooster I have had good results from and their early knifes are well made and remind me a bit of Puma and Linder of Germany. I also have to give a honorable mention to Schrade SCHF45 and the SCHF28 for great camp knives. I love your humor but could handle videos that safety wise would make me cringe a bit less. All that being said awesome channel and keep up the brilliant product reviews! Someone who actually uses the knives can tell us so much more than the ones who purchase a knife to be kept as a safe queen. I even have used a few of my Randall's. I hear a few collector's crying . Anyway you have another fan of your channel.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Keep them collectors crying my brother!! hahaa! What's the point of them making the k nives if we aren't to use them? I'm with you.

[@2008kenfine]

GREAT video! You answered all my questions and I appreciate the historical background information. Thanks! I will be adding the Cold Steel Wild West Bowie to my collection. Have a great day! -Ken (old-school Marine), San Jose, CA

[@DonnieBAllDay]

You're going to love it brother

[@1st508thAirborne]

Great video. I appreciate it as I have been looking at these 3 knives. I was worried at a couple of points in the video you were going to get cut... lol. I'm going to check out more of your content.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I appreciate that bro and as always, Airborne Leads The Way. Hooah

[@richardbechtold2975]

Best knife review I've ever seen BY FAR! Great job dude👍might have to get me one of them cases

[@DonnieBAllDay]

The Case XX is a forever knife

[@stefanklaus1652]

I love the cold steel design

[@DonnieBAllDay]

classic

[@thomasrains3663]

I was so glad that you pronounce BOWIE correctly. So many people don't.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Drives me nuts

[@ronalddunne3413]

@@DonnieBAllDay Jim Booo-ie is credited with the popularisation of the BOW-eeee knife.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

@@ronalddunne3413 its still a Bew-wee knife since its the family name. People lost the proper pronunciation with Hollywood

[@DonnieBAllDay]

@@ronalddunne3413 he didn't popularize the Bowie. They created it.

[@quitozzcancerandreee]

Case xx!!! The most powerful bowie knife in the planet!!! Good video man! 🤘

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Hell yeah.

[@thedrmurchindise]

If Case made their bowie in their carbon steel I'd buy 5

[@DonnieBAllDay]

@@thedrmurchindise they didn't need to. This blade is true and tested.

[@Wildwestwrangler]

Ursa musso Bowie is way more powerful than the case!!!

[@choirboyzcutleryoutdoors]

Love the painting behind you!! That case is on time!! The ACE hardware about 25 miles from me had a cpl of them. It also has the best knife selection in NE FL. But I digress great video my man!!! Oh I think it goes without saying ima cold steel fanboy

[@DonnieBAllDay]

One of my favorite all time blades. As much as I love CS, this one is hard to beat. Oh, and she's The Girl With The Pearl Earings. Very famous painting. Love it.

[@Roberthurz]

Awesome review... What a trio of blades! I literally drool any time I look at that Case XX! Oh my Gosh!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I did for years then just decided to hit buy! So happy.

[@robertborchert2351]

Dear Donny B All Day, I can understand your love affair with the Case XX. I don't own one, but have watched you use and tell about it. I would have to agree, great knife. I am just getting started into knife collecting, but I have listened to you about several knives that I now own. For example, The Cold Steel Trail Master, The Cold Steel Laredo Bowie, and I have coming in a few days, The Cold Steel Wild West Bowie. I want thank you for all your hard work and honest comparisons of these knives. I am glad you put into your reviews what you do, because it helps me decide what I want next and why. Someday I hope to have a Case XX Bowie, but for now I think you have helped me pick some really great knives. Keep up the good knife video's. Thank you. RLB

[@DonnieBAllDay]

That's awesome bro

[@jasongomez4712]

Hey Donnie, I’m looking to get one from eBay. Should I. Worry about getting a false case xx? Would verifying the engravement on the logo be enough to put the order in?

[@DonnieBAllDay]

With the Case XX, it's all in the price. Anything under 140-150 should make you weary. Also, make sure the seller has a very high rating.

[@random_eskimo_in_the_rockies]

Case Tru-Sharp is Case's name they give to Latrobe 420HC. It's just like Cold Steel's Carbon V was 0170-6 from Sharon Steel, Case uses 420HC and just gives it a proprietary name to give it a "cool" factor. While some dismiss 420HC, it's an excellent hard use steel because the toughness allows it to have more give than a higher carbon stainless like 440C.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Ahhhhhh! They sure do, do it right.

[@CutleryNovice]

Great video! Only thing I feel the need to say, is Tru-Sharp is actually just Case's name for Latrobe 420HC, Case just happens to use a good heat treat :)

[@DonnieBAllDay]

4116 and 420HC are the main talk abouts. 420HC is used on some of the finest dive knives in the world

[@MrJustyjive]

I'm really looking forward to getting my case.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

you're going to love it!

[@ronalddunne3413]

Great vid! Aside from the personal fact that Im a Cold Steel man, I must admit the Case is an amazing knife too... if I continue to aggregate blades, a Case is in the future. Id have one already if Case offered the bowie in carbon steel. The Case has a constant curve from tip to guard, which makes for a good cutter. Still, for chopping generally it's hard to beat a good kukhri.. Thanks for the show, enjoyed it! Dunne

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I too am a CS guy. But this Case? Don't get much better. As for the Steel, wouldn't change a thing! Its amazing

[@eugenebatiste7984]

I would love to see a review between the WW bowie and the 1917 Frontier Bowie. I think it would be a great comparison.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I can get to that.

[@eugenebatiste7984]

cant wait to see it

[@blueeyeddevil9441]

Great video, Donnie. Because of you I bought both knives. Your videos have been like a vacuum cleaner to my wallet the last month like a Pandemicpalooza Spendathon. Also, if you're Donnie B all day who are you after you clock out at night? Thank you and please don't hurt yourself.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

That's my secret... If it's night time here it's still day time somewhere else, so I never clock out.

[@lellegrolle9495]

I want to ask a cuestion to you the cold steel marauder , and the cold steel wild west bowie , i think the cold steel wild west is better for cutting trees , i have heard that the japanise steel in the marauder is weaker when it comes to cutting trees with it, i think i should order a wild west instead of a marauder ,cool knife to , cool video to

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I love the WWB, but not a fan of the Marauder.

[@matthewbehr6702]

Next year that grove of trees is all going to be 4 feet tall.. lmao 😂😂😂

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Haha! Well, never heard a red blooded man complain about bush!

[@Hill_Billy_Without_A_Hill]

You ever look at the Puma White Hunter? Its supposed to be a hunting knife, but seems to me to a strange unuseful shape. Maybe it has a intended way of being used though. Any thoughts? I notice Hen and Rooster and Puma have nearly the same knife shapes and have wondered if the Companies were together.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I have a few Puma blades on my watch list. Not the same as H&R, but I can see the similarities.

[@DAR.from1761]

I personally think the western Bowie is better than the Case Bowie I've owned both the western Bowie I have is from 1965 and made in Boulder Colorado. I guess it depends what u do with your knife I use mine on wood chopping for camp use . I definitely prefer carbon steel over stainless the most overrated knife I've had was Randall I've had a dozen Randalls and chipped most of them .the worst knife I had was a stainless Buck Bowie junk outside. Overall the western and the Imperial kit Carson Bowie have out lasted any knifes I've owned by far

[@DonnieBAllDay]

That Case XX I've been using for years without issue, but the cs guard loosened after first use. Still, no blade issues with both

[@ronalddunne3413]

Finally got my very own Case XX, mostly on DBAD's recommendation... sharper than💩!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Suuuuuper sharp!

[@MrColdsteal]

My dad used the W49 "D" Western Bowie in Somalia and Afghanistan.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Such a bad ass fighting Bowie. He made the right choice.

[@motorcyclemark2889]

False the letter dating didn't start until 1978 A 79B 80C and so on the guard stamped 49 was Vietnam era

[@MrColdsteal]

@@motorcyclemark2889 Thanks I knew I messed up when I thought about it but I could never find this post to fix it...

[@motorcyclemark2889]

It happens I've made plenty of them

[@DDDYLN]

Im interested to know what the Case XX tang looks like. I've seen pictures of the CS Wild West Bowie tang. It appears to be fill tange, but its actually skeletonized in the handle. I have no idea what the Case XX Bowie tang looks like.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

The case goes all the way back, just enclosed

[@Beaverbush1969]

In your opinion is the case Bowie better than the puma white hunter?

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I personally think so. I'll take the true sharp over 440C.

[@Beaverbush1969]

Donnie B All Day thanks and great video.

[@tangsoodoarnis4life]

Awesome review Bro! All three knives are some serious workhorses.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

No doubt bro

[@B-leafer]

My vote... Cold Steel all day. *bigger blade (longer,thicker, wider) * higher Sabre grind makes a better slicer *dangler sheath *less expensive Impressive analysis btw.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

cant go wrong with it

[@ptkenterprise70]

Does the wild wild west fit in the casexx sheath? I'm not real fond of the dangler sheath either and I see the case xx sheats for sale and was wondering... Can you try it out, please? Do a vid on your cold steel mods

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I can tell you without trying. No good. The CS blade is bigger

[@ptkenterprise70]

@@DonnieBAllDay thank you, I appreciate it

[@geek211]

what painting is that in the background? one of the dutch masters right?

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Girl with a Pearl Earring. And yes, by Dutch Golden Age painter Johannes Vermeer, dated c. 1665

[@michaelr.carter2389]

Serial number 205 on case xx and rifle 3855 craze horse...howuch are. Both 205

[@DonnieBAllDay]

No idea what the value is

[@brianbartulis9709]

I've an unused 1968 (version #4) Western Bowie. Quite nice at 9.25" blade, 14.5" overall. And yes, its tang carries all the way and around the pommel/handle hook...dangle sheath. ~ Gifted from my stepfather, I stowed it away because I thought the chrome version was just a novelty knife/toy. I don't know of its original cost, but a 200.00+ knife now, depending on such buyers in the world. Time to start using it. My whole family of clowns would most likely let it rot if inherited. (-:

[@brianbartulis9709]

eesh! Never throw your weapon in a fight.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

What you have is a user! That knife can take a beating!

[@ronalddunne3413]

Friend of mine inherited his late Dad's v44 of ww2 vintage.. The word was that on the originals at least, the black synthetic grip was made of the same material as bowling balls- well-nigh indestructable. Gotta love ALL those blades, especially the Hen&Rooster... of the three my choice would have to go with the Case.. good usable knife with an easier to manipulate blade, and good steel. You throw a damn good knife there, never seen that level of skill with "non-dedicated" knives... Ive never pursued throwing on account of being trained in the "real" world to NEVER give an opponent your knife! Good sport tho and you are good at it!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

The good thing about throwing a knife in combat is when you throw one close enough to Chase it. If I'm within 5 yd of my enemy and I through the blade as soon as it sticks in I'm taking it back out and slicing his throat. And doing so with the case means his head is coming off.

[@superbuddyfranklin]

@@DonnieBAllDay Hahaha Fucking awesome mate. Yewwww!

[@ronalddunne3413]

Got the Case XX on my "To Get List" now... maybe by Christmas 2021! 😉

[@DonnieBAllDay]

worth it

[@Mushroom-God-1]

That's it! You sold me. I just ordered the Case. With a white handle. Lol Thought I'd try something different. I got plenty of wooden and black handles. Hope it's not too "pretty". Haha! I'll cop the Cold Steel one next. Thought i'd get the Case first coz they seem to be short on stock these days.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I'll tell you this traveling man and brother, you're going to love it

[@Mushroom-God-1]

@@DonnieBAllDay Thanks DBAD, love your vids man! Got the Case and the Cold Steel now... BUT, I was wondering if you'd heard of the Work Tuff Gear - Nomad Camp (not the Field) Bowie??? I think they're an asian company and it just looks goddamn SEXY Donnie! It looks sexy & strong and I was hoping you'd eventually review it too. It's got the slightest of curves on the on the tang and well, it's just crazy brother. Please let me know what you think and keep up the good work! Thanks for the reply.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

@@Mushroom-God-1 I'll give it a peek

[@oscartalbot7496]

Best kife reviewer in ALL NEW ENGLAND

[@DonnieBAllDay]

In NE? Damn... I gotta step up my game! Haha

[@prasanmumee5932]

Thank you, brother, you are the awesome 👏 and funniest man on the knives review youtube history video, I have a case Bowie oldest model, I loved it and really enjoyed and proud to owned one.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Thank you my good brother and I'm glad to hear you bought yourself one of the best knives on the planet

[@Hill_Billy_Without_A_Hill]

I wonder if you just get a rubber o-ring to put between guard if it would snug it up enough to take the rattle out. Or upgrade to the case style guard on the Cold steel, if you can find one.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I used JB Weld. Problem solved.

[@ronalddunne3413]

A lot of W-49s made their way to RVN and to Kuwait and Iraq too... Ive got one that made it to both places, or so I was told by the seller... Gotta get a V44 eventually..

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I would've loved a W49 in Afghanistan

[@apocalypticwarrior9695]

I proudly carried mine in Iraq.

[@dannydm2133]

I'm not going to use any of these knives, I like my becker bk2. What bowie would you want as a wall hanger? The idea of it being amazing but really I'm not going to use it. But I want one!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Wall hanger?? Haha! I use them all, but if you wanted one for the soul purpose of looking GREAT!!, the Gil Hibben Bloodwood edition. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5vYYp2Arbt6kNE

[@jeffkodiac]

The problem is that it is difficult to find a Case bowie without it being noted on the blade "Case tested XX" blade at a reasonable price . Cold steel seems to be a very good option too.I saw that sometimes it wasn't very sharp when coming out of the box ?

[@DonnieBAllDay]

You can find the Case sub $160 but you're getting a constant knife. The CS Bowie is GREAT, but I hear a lot about less than sharp edges.

[@jeffkodiac]

@@DonnieBAllDay I found and bought a Case Bowie without a logo on the blade. It is expensive to import it into Europe . I didn't know it, I was informed thanks to your video.

[@lucianbrad4291]

Hey DBad, Did I hear right ? Did you say that the Case is made from German 4116 stainless ? If I've heard right, that 4116 is not even close to 1095 , I'd say is rather related to 420hc that Buck / Gerber use ... It's a decent steel (I'm NOT a steel snob, by any means) but I'm really surprised that it was holding so well ... Of course, it might have some extra points due to heat treatment (?!)- stuff like that - but otherwise should be pretty similar ... Just for the record : I managed to (stupidly) cut my left middle finger - almost to the bone - yeah, pretty smart, I know - with the CS Range Boss (made from 4034 ss - related to that 4116) - trying to do some penetration tests : yeah, that thing penetrated real good ... So yeah, is a "real steel" ... Oh, that CS Range Boss is my edc blade - I really like that thing ! I've just started to treat it more respectfully !

[@DonnieBAllDay]

No. It performs the same same as my H&R blades that are 4116.

[@Nostrildomus]

If you had to have just one KZbin video pick this one . . . Lol . I bought Cold Steel's Natchez Bowie with the laminated blade but the only thing you could use it on is flesh and fresh bone . So I got the carbon bowie for the woods and it works grand . There all a bargain , thanks .

[@DonnieBAllDay]

My Natchez I must say has been a beast for me, but the Carbon Bowie can cut through a train.

[@tribulationwalkaboutwoodsm2425]

Right On Donnie B All Day Case XX Bowie Any Where Any Time. Also i must get one of your Dbad Blades i really liked your John J Rambo Knife vid i recon that will be any awesome knife to own.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Its awesome

[@christiangarcia7907]

Condor undertaker and cold steel wild west Bowie which one is Different since they cost the same

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Simply put, both are beasts. The grip and the steel are slightly better on the CS.

[@tobiasfunke9986]

I just got the condor undertaker. Instant regret. The sheath is to tight to even put the knife in or pull it out. Going to have to make my own sheath. As noted in this video, you need that hook at the pommel to lock it into your hand, the condor just had a straight grip. I'm not very confident that it won't fly out of my hand when I'm chopping.

[@Mksteele747]

Awesome video Donnie! I’m posting this in our FB group The Stalking Dead under How To Survive The Stalking Dead! God bless.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Thanks bro

[@Mksteele747]

Donnie B All Day you are the Man! You should be a new character on The Walking Dead. Beta wouldn’t stand a chance 💀

[@Mksteele747]

Donnie B All Day Bwahahahaha!

[@Mksteele747]

Brother I still want you in the group. In your own time.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

@@Mksteele747 telling ya, as soon as I get a FB page, I'm looking you up.

[@rogerburrows4624]

You keep referencing the Western W49 . I've owned and used the W49 since '72 , currently own 2 the last I bought for $10 at a knife show . My last bowie purchase was Randall Model 12 Smithsonian , probably be buried with it .

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Ten bucks!!! Damn I'm jealous!!

[@adammeade2300]

Yeah, that case is a beast. I wish they made one with a wood handle, though.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I love a good wooden grip, but this stuff has been pretty indestructible so far. And it just looks good

[@adammeade2300]

Donnie B All Day Yeah, I think they designed it with function in mind, hence the synthetic material. Your video demonstrates that it’s made for use, not just show. I think that’ll be the next blade I buy. Should make a great camp knife.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

@@adammeade2300 It's a fantastic camp blade. I did a video after 7 months of usage and the knife is just tough as nails.

[@edwinabbel3783]

Great revieuw!!! Keep it up!!!

[@mikehernandez264]

Did they have deer antlers Case II. Thanks for sharing this information Colorado Silverback777 Stay Healthy keep Stacking ❤🎉.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

They have a lot of models with stag, but I'm not sure about these

[@mikehernandez264]

I bought one today at gun show beautiful case Bowie leather sheath WII era? Thanks again.

[@redlee1126]

any info of the picture on the wall I love it I'd like one thanks

[@DonnieBAllDay]

it's a 17th century, Netherlands Dutch Golden Age painting, called "Girl With a Pearl Earring" by Johannes Vermeer.

[@redlee1126]

Donnie B All Day hey Donnie thanks dude

[@peterkinberger9741]

Try an Uncle Henry bowie against these. Uncle Henry bowies surprised me unbelievably and I have some very nice and expensive bowies. I was surprised at the performance and for the buck represents tremendous value ( if they are still making the same quality). I use Uncle Henry for common tasks in order to keep the wear and aesthetic factors of the nicer ones preserved. The only drawback is the goofy antler imitation handles made of pretty durable plastic. I am considering making nicer handles out of real Elk or Deer or maybe desert ironwood. I would like to see you do some comparisons in testing the Uncle Henry against some of your other bowies. It would certainly be interesting to your fan base ! Give a cheap knife a chance to compete against the expensive boys. There are other cheap bowies that may hold up in competition. My Uncle Henry Bowie cost me less than twenty bucks. Tractor Supply sometimes has no name knives that are incredible, sometimes even bowies, for sale between ten to twenty dollars. I have a kind of multi tool shovel, axe, machete and a couple of other things combined in one tool design that I prize and bought a second one because I liked it so much. I used it to literally rip, chop and cut a huge fatwwood stump with it and after eight hours of continual use it was nearly as sharp as when I started. I touched up the edges and brought it to razor sharp, ready to go at it again. I harvested a lot of fatwood that day from that stump. Nothing came close to the performance, no axe, hatchet, large knife, nothing.I have swedish axes and hatchets that didn't come close. I wish they would sell more of them, I would buy them up and use them for bartering knives, axes, E-tools and such but primarily knives. Oh well, take care and thank you for your excellent review and enthusiasm.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I have some smaller Uncle Henry knives to get to. And its funny that you said to compare the pricey to cheap. I have two videos of that exactly with these Bowies.

[@vince9649]

Great video man

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Thanks bro

[@cudawrestler]

Nice! The Case XX Bowie is on my list.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

You'll love it.

[@heroperseus007]

Hey Donnie. Loving your content here in Ireland. If you had to place in order of preference where would you rank the Case Bowie, Kabar Big Brother and the Cold Steel Trailmaster. I would like to get one of these soon so I would appreciate your feedback. Thank you. Have a great day. I left a like and I am subscribed.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

First off, glad you chimed in. My grandmother was a Clancey from Cork. Next, it depends on what you are eating them for. All 3 blades are more than capable users. So I guess it comes down to pros and cons. The problem is there's not to many cons. The Case and CS both have polished blades, better for food use. The Case has a synthetic grip, the KA-BAR has a round. Neither an actual problem, but splitting hairs here. I guess for me, I would say Case, CS, KA-BAR. But if your asking for you, maybe CS, Case, KA-BAR. Honestly, you can't go wrong with any. Put pics of all 3 on your screen and just stare at them until one jumps out.

[@heroperseus007]

@@DonnieBAllDay Thanks again Donnie for the quick reply. You seemed so cool I thought you must have Irish in your ancestry somewhere. A Cork man, thats Amazing. As to my question, I would be looking for the knife primarily as a large Bushcrafter, second to that as a fighter against any wild bears,etc. while camping. As you said the Kabar was one of your favourite fighters I mentioned that knife in my list. I love a satin blade for its pure eye candy appeal. I have a Cold Steel Laredo Bowie and I do love it. I have heard good thins about the Trailmaster, but it is very close to the Laredo. So I guess that means I will be getting the Case XX bowie in the future. You keep on making quality content and I'll keep on liking. Loved your comment in your video on the Democrats giving you the choice of having only one knife. Classic. Take care.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

@@heroperseus007 The boys in Dublin may think Corkers are all sheep shankers, but sometimes a sheep is better than large city girl!Haha! If you have the Laredo, the TM is alot like it just smaller. The Big Brother is among my absolute top favorites, especially as a fighter. The Case just sits perfectly in my hand. Cant go wrong with either.

[@heroperseus007]

@@DonnieBAllDay Well I am a Kildare man and we are the home of Irish Sheep rearing. Lol.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

@@heroperseus007 Haha! So you know!

[@motomark9736]

I love my cold steel it's just a little big but I'll get used to it it's a beast I will still need another w49 but glad I bought the c s ww. I like the bigger for some things but for carry the 49 is easier to carry for sure

[@DonnieBAllDay]

You would love the Case

[@ronalddunne3413]

@@DonnieBAllDay Yep...very impressed with the Case- and I'm a long time Cold Steel guy (until Mr Thompson left the company)...

[@therealhawkeyeii7888]

Where is the Case made?

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Pennsylvania.

[@trentcostello5158]

After that review case should atheist send you a free t shirt bro

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I agree

[@magnoliabladeandgun6046]

great prices on those blades! I am looking for them I would love to find them at those prices

[@DonnieBAllDay]

just takes a bit of searching

[@LegionTacticoolCutlery]

Love em both. Still need to get the Case...

[@DonnieBAllDay]

A must have.

[@LegionTacticoolCutlery]

Donnie B All Day the steel that good huh?

[@DonnieBAllDay]

@@LegionTacticoolCutlery I have zero flaws, lots of knifin' with it.

[@richardhenry1969]

I think I would go for handle with screws an wood vs case plastic. I like to be able to disassemble that's me ,kinda worked for emerson on his knives better to be able to fix when all you need is a screwdriver. Murphy's law an all

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I agree with ease of disassembly, but never had an issue with these XX grips. As for the plastic, its mighty solid.

[@richardhenry1969]

@@DonnieBAllDay I totally understand just my peeves I do love the fact that you use your knives that's why I will stay tuned. I hate a guy sitting a a table looking at a knife telling you how great it is cutting paper anyway have a great one bro

[@DonnieBAllDay]

@@richardhenry1969 I'm with you bro

[@creepywhiteguy3621]

I do the exact same thing I take my knives out just to smell the sheath

[@DonnieBAllDay]

We're weird. Haha

[@creepywhiteguy3621]

@@DonnieBAllDay maybe a lil bit

[@patricegarnierlobo25111967]

The wwbowie it S shape like an western 47 thé case like an bxh41 and thé cold steel it S similar at thé Model used in corea and Vietnam war

[@DonnieBAllDay]

The design is listed as a V44 and done for WWII. That's what I'm reading anyway.

[@John-do7hc]

Is your case handle still shiny

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Still is. I dont wear abrasive gloves with it. Generally bare handed

[@John-do7hc]

@@DonnieBAllDay I just got mine and the finish is dull did not know if that was common

[@DonnieBAllDay]

@@John-do7hc Spotty or evenly dull?

[@John-do7hc]

@@DonnieBAllDay you can see where the shiny finish is on the rear and close to the guard there are no scratches on the grip feels great

[@John-do7hc]

I bought it to use I just noticed that grip was dull got it from SMKW

[@joeframo3347]

Donny u are right on point

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Gotta call it like I see it

[@amythrash2096]

Cocobola Bowie from bear and son. Try to get ahold of one of those. Would like to see how it is compared to all 3 of those

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I got to play with one but it wasn't for sale. Good blade. I'll have to look back into one.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

By the way, if that's your real last name, I think you deserve an award or something. Badass.

[@mr.meeseeks2310]

I’m about to put my Case on my war belt, Gerber be damned, if it came down to it...I’d bet my life on Bowie.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

And that's why we all look at you Mr Meeseeks

[@motomark9736]

It's welded I had to jb weld my guard already the weld was cheesy and didn't hold from the factory on my wild west Bowie

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Ive never had a knife with this style of S guard not loosen. Not a game changer for me, but can be an annoyance.

[@japing08]

When can we have the DBAD VERSION of WILD WEST BOWIE brother Donnie? I guess yours will be a lot better…🙏

[@DonnieBAllDay]

It's designed. It's just behind some things

[@Bullitt3401]

That will be an interesting to see. I own the CS Wild West, the Bear & Son Gold Rush, and an original Western W49, made in 1981, I think. If I was in a defensive situation, I would prefer having the W49. The wood handles are shaped oh so right. A Case XX is on the want list. I like that ornamental look to it.

[@twistedenjoyment]

hey donnie b any chance you could review the bark river shining mountain bowie??? little on the pricey side but i feel like its right up your alley

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Good knife. Its on my list

[@davidlarue2492]

Cold steel notoriously has a problem with loose guards when they are made by windless. Cult of Athena tells their customers they no longer accept returns cause it’s so bad lol. I am a fanboy of the folding knives, Japanese made and Taiwan made knives.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

CS soders on the guards. They break free easily, but the rattle is just an annoyance with no impact on usage. I still JB Welded mine on

[@davidlarue2492]

@@DonnieBAllDay it’s too bad when the purchaser has to do that but it also gives us knife guys a chance to mod our blades

[@rogerwilliams2629]

Thanks so much for this one, very informative and now i know my direction after watching this and the GH old West vid...for what I need right now, just solo drill and self defense, gonna first get the expendable and the brown handle GH, those as you've shown (and I had no way of knowing before your vids) are perfectly adequate for serious self defense and would be beautiful to work out with. I have wood chopper blades, I might get the .ca wild west or case kater. Got a friend in Rio that makes some incredible Bowie knives you should see, also. Anyway,thanks so much, I would have bought that Wild West first, but it's down on the list sime, and you have done me a great service. Thanks, brother!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

The Hibben blades are great for fighting or kata.

[@EmveeEss]

"Donnie B All Day, I'm sorry... but Democrats took over and every household can only have one big bowie..." Hahahahahaha!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Damn them

[@jnzupka]

The sad thing is they would probably try to do that

[@jimmyj4811]

Don't be fooled, they wouldn't allow any!

[@ronalddunne3413]

Hey DonnieB, Not sure how to contact you so am posting this here- move it if you wish.. How about some reviews of various kukris? I own as many kuks as I do bowies, old and new and even a couple of CS versions. Bet some other guys that follow you play with kuks too. IF you have already done so I apologise, I havent found them yet. Am personally partial to the kukri as one has covered my butt back when...

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I have done a few. I brought out the CS Caos Kukri and one of their machete versions. Plus I did one from the Khukuri Hose.

[@thewolfhimself4867]

aah man this dwarf bowie has got nothing on the Cold Steel one, not a specific fan of cold steel but you can really tell the difference on first sight, lets compare: The Cold steel bowie has the classic western cowboy bowie look, if you go for that then the choice is obvious The cold steel bowie has a full tang handle, better size & more reliable for use since the handle is full tang Overall this XX bowie looks like a knife that an Arab would have, looks more like a scimitar knife than a bowie. The cold steel bowie holds a better price (at least from what I've seen on the market). And lastly that scimitar looking knife looks like something that you would put in a glass case and never touch again (expensive steak knife) since it will look ruined if you scratch that handle even a bit as to the cold steel bowie it looks like a knife that you can beat the holy shit out of and still look good in a glass case. Overall its a matter of personal taste but the choice for me is more than obvious, cheers.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Looks can be deceiving. It's hard to find a western style Bowie more durable that the Case. The edge retention on the Case is better and the grip ergonomics are also better. Another miss you had regards the tang. The case is also a full tang. It's a full hidden, CS is full exposed. The guard set and shape is better on the Case as well. As far as blade shapes, remove the grips and they're very similar. You say one looks more authentic but you forget that one was actually being made at the time they were made famous. So witch one really has the classic Western Bowie look?

[@vitalguillin9229]

Yes, i agree. Is the "back swedge" sharped, on this cold steel bowie?

[@superbuddyfranklin]

@@DonnieBAllDay You said it as I thought you would, Well put. How long did it take until you were happy with the reply?

[@DonnieBAllDay]

@@superbuddyfranklin the swedge is not sharpened. As for the reply? Clearly I'm never happy. Haha

[@ramonarroyo5573]

Great vids bro very nice

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Thanks bro

[@trentcostello5158]

Just say it bro! The case is freaking all american can 'o bad ass'ded'nesss!!!!!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

It truly is

[@crazeycelt]

the cold steel is the same as the western knife of the 1970s

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Pretty much

[@sawdust6968]

traditional bowies gett'n some love;-)

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Always and forever!

[@joeframo3347]

Hell yeah

[@DonnieBAllDay]

The good stuff

[@davidanderson8970]

I have large hands. I can only get 3 fingers wrapped around the case knife. That is a draw back for me

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Yeah, it's very tight. I have to use a canted grip. Put it in your hand and roll the bottom of the blade toward you until the first part of the fingers wedge in. Another easy fix is simply sanding down some of the inner grip at the pommel

[@mikeborrelli193]

The Cold Steel W49 clone is produced in India.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Have you been to the Case plant in PA? My blade says "Made in Bradford, PA, USA from domestic and imported materials."

[@teilani_ayures]

Don't use JB Weld, just shim it.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I shimmed a different one a while back but it loosened after a while. I find JB works pretty good.

[@johnsun3854]

17:52 ... duude. Never cut towards yourself.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Nah. A little blood makes for great content

[@johnsun3854]

@@DonnieBAllDay haha

[@СергейСергеев-б3е8т]

You hardly cut off your hand . Be careful with such big sharp knives . There is а good russian answer to bowie knives , it ‘ s called ДВ -2 ( Far Eastern ) .

[@DonnieBAllDay]

It's ok. I have two hands! Haha! I'm going to look up the knife

[@marcelleichinger7450]

Nice

[@rickreeve1246]

old man like u would wear your cap right u wood not need sunglasses

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I burned my eyes as a rescuer at ground zero on 9/11. I almost always need sunglasses

[@rickreeve1246]

so u r a hero thank u but what does that have to do with wearing your cap ass backwards

[@MrPatost]

Dont buy the indian made wild west i can say...buy the luzon xl instaed

[@DonnieBAllDay]

The problem is that those are two very different knives

[@patricegarnierlobo25111967]

Not an v44 an bx41h not à bowie an jungle Machete in thé ww2

[@DonnieBAllDay]

"WWII U.S. CASE manufactured V44 Bowie Knife and Sheath. The knife is 75 years old and remains nearly unchanged. These were used by the Army, Marines, and also carried by pilots."

[@patricegarnierlobo25111967]

@@DonnieBAllDay not this i's an error this i's an bx41h thé nomenclaturisation Côme too thé Army thé v 44 it's an Machete not à knife and thé Model shape like thé case it S an jungle Machete bx41h sorry

[@DonnieBAllDay]

@@patricegarnierlobo25111967 no need for sorry. I was just showing you something Case wrote down. No problem.

[@jasonhalstead2593]

Cold steel ain't no Case... bottom line...

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I'm with you

[@patricegarnierlobo25111967]

And i have thé cold steel it S an fucking beast, and thé cs have an fighting S guard not thé case thé case it S an camp knife in first

[@vinylmassacre1659]

Not a fan of sniffing danglers huh

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Not the low boys

[@creepywhiteguy3621]

if your walking the dangler helps

[@vinylmassacre1659]

I was joking cuz he likes to sniff all the sheaths

[@DonnieBAllDay]

@@vinylmassacre1659 he isn't joking. This guy is always trying to hurt my sensitive feelings. Haha

[@creepywhiteguy3621]

@@DonnieBAllDay hehehahahe