Last of a Dying Breed: Bear & Son Won't Give Up on Knife Business

[@HairyBlackBeard]

Just bought a Bear and Son butterfly the other day. American made knives are ridiculously hard to come by, and it was most definitely a selling point for me. Glad to own one!

[@Blandwhistle8]

same i bought a ballisong from them yesterday

[@danletter9357]

My mother in law bought me one of your hunting knives as a Christmas present about 16 or so, years ago. Still my go to hunting knife. I keep the edge razor sharp, just generally try to keep it clean and ready to go when I hit the woods. I used it today to cut some thorn brush out of my way, and still impressed by how I can cut stuff with ease (one handed) just cuts through anything. The fact that after all this time, I’ve never even looked into the company that made it. Today became that day. The fact that it is still impressing me every time I use it. It sharpens to shave hair with out too much effort, and as many times as I’ve touched up the edge, there is no wear. I’ve used this for everything from hunting/camping to cleaning hair out of vacuum for my wife. It’s just solid. Pretty sure I’ll be hunting with this one for rest of my life. Great job guys. Really. I’m not the kind of person who takes time out of my day for this kind of stuff often, but this is worth it. I wish I could say that for other stuff I’ve bought over the years.

[@Heshem_Joel]

Beautifully crafted knives, been collecting them for sometime now. Thank you Bear & Son, from Malaysia.

[@mattsteed8015]

Just bought my first Bear & Son knife. I bought the Red Bone Large Trapper with the Carbon Steel blades. I was at a knife shop that had hundreds of knives in stock. I looked and felt numerous different brands. The Bear & Son Red Bone was my favorite. The fit and finish is perfect, no gaps or blade wobble. I am extremely happy with it, and it’s made in Alabama!!!! Thank You and God Bless.

[@mcsquirgle]

I'm really proud to own 3 knives made by Bear and Son. All of them are really good, and make me quite proud and give me hope. The 3 I have are an Old Timer Generational series Sharpfinger, an Old Timer Generational series Middleman, and a Remington Barlow. None of them have the Bear and Son brand name on them because the Schrade and Remington companies contracted Bear and Son to make the knives for them. Very smart move by those companies. They can see the quality and care coming from Bear and Son

[@codin4]

I bought my Bear and Son knife in Poland, we support american made products. I speed more than I wanted but getting nice knife with heritage is better.

[@4449John]

You've been blessed to have a family that cared about you. To have the memories of your dad and grand-dad spending time with you, teaching you, sharing the information needed to be a good person with you. I've just now learned about Bear and Son, and will be trading with y'all going forward. Doing some research online, I like what I see about your products; this back story just cemented the deal. May God bless you and yours and all that you do.

[@stacyrobbins1712]

Oh how I love my beautiful southern people much love Bear & Son from Southern middle TN

[@andrewp.schubert2417]

Good commercial, Great company, & Awesome Knives. God bless America. Keep up the good work. Thanks Bear & Sons

[@michellewyatt1511]

These people are wonderful. We have had this product for over 30 yrs now. We are so thankful for what you do. Leo Jones and Son London KY.

[@xdiegoxgx]

Just ordered my first one from y’all whether it’s good or not I appreciate it being made in the us!

[@ofthedawn]

🤦

[@brandyhouston2105]

Just bought big bowie Damascus and very small bowie from Cabelas. Very good quality on both as well as the sheaths. I went camping and took time to closely inspect both knives. As a collector of knives I appreciate the quality and craftsmanship. Thanks for making knives in the USA and of great quality.

[@ReubenHanson2809]

As a young man who's spent some time helping a metal smith and blacksmith in Northern Minnesota, but then moved on to college, this video makes me proud. One day I will be buying a bunch of this companies knives as gifts, and tools. thanks for finding them and making this great video!

[@Thisbuiltamericaproject]

You are welcome! Glad we were able to show this story.

[@simonhodges3795]

My dad just bought a gold rush bowie knife a ,fantastic quality knife many thanks, keep up the good work ,from all of us in the UK .

[@johnboyd7158]

So glad I found this video. I always thought that Bear and Sons was an import knife. Glad to be corrected. Like you, my Texas - born dad bought me several knives and taught me to whittle. That was 60 years ago and I still carry a slip joint knife. My USA made Kabar was a lifesaver in Vietnam, and despite all the fuss about. powder metals and the latest / greatest locking system, I still prefer a carbon steel blade. Thanks , Ya'll

[@GreatLakesKnivesandLanterns]

God Bless Bear and Son!!!!! I own several of their knives and love them!!!!

[@glenmo1]

Years ago I purchased a bear and son butterfly knife.. absolutely fantastic.. I recently purchased your small skinning knife which I'm extremely happy with.. keep up the good work and thank you the employees of bear and son for making such a great product. I plan to purchase one of your large Bowie's in the future

[@danmarcell3167]

I really enjoy Bear and Son knives.. Made in the USA by American Craftsmen and will be their customer and supporter for many years

[@prepordietryin9119]

Just purchased my first bear and son knife. It's a small old school looking knife but I'm happy to know I'm helping out such a good,proud company

[@waltwells9443]

I just got my first Bear and Son knife, it's a red stag bone trapper with carbon steel blades and it is far better quality than I was expecting, very happy with it..

[@terrillschneider3778]

Just bought several Bear and Son knives from Red Hill Cutlery in Kentucky last week and I must say I am impressed with both the knives and the knife store The four Barlow knives I inspected and the three I bought were all of good to excellent quality and the Bowie was as near perfect as on could expect for a low to mid price production knife I am very well pleased and will continue to do business with RHC and Bear and Son Thanks

[@robhead22]

Thats it. Im a convert. Im looking up your products on amazon now! What a great video! Thank you!

[@Mr.Grinch420]

I got my bear and sons butterfly knife last week! I love it

[@jonathanlee97]

Just bought a Bear and Son knife yesterday all they wall across the world in malaysia. Loving it already

[@wyattpeterson4]

I just recently bought one of your butterfly knifes it is amazing knife I love it I love the fact that it says USA on it! Keep up the great work i love the knife and i would love to keep getting more! Thanks so much!

[@Maddawwg45]

just purchased my first B&S from SMKW a mini trapper pattern can’t wait for it to get here ! I love the trappers and the copperhead patterns would love to see ya’ll make that pattern

[@MrTrenttness]

🔥♥️🔥 I've bought two Bear and Sons knives in the last three months. I always buy American when I can. God Bless.

[@marycahill546]

We don't have many companies left in Canada either, but the ones we have are lovely quality Grohman.

[@demo2952]

Awesome! I work at a certain Idaho knife company that you may have heard of

[@tylerthrash3155]

Just got my first bear and son Bowie 502. Love it just glad it's made in America. Will be buying more

[@mwillblade]

Bought a large Sod Buster a couple of years ago. It's crap, disgusted and never used it. Opening and closing the blade was sluggish because of a weak back spring. The blade tension was too light.

[@derekkilbert6019]

Looking around for a edc knife I found your products online. I'm glad I found this short video, now I know that even with the great price I really am getting an American product not something outsourced from China with an American name like so many others. My mind is made, I'm going to order one of your knives right now!

[@SmithWesson90]

I just PROUDLY bought a BEAR & SONS Gold Rush Bowie knife 🔪 MADE IN 🇺🇸 BY AMERICAN HANDS. 👍 NEVER GIVE IN BEAR & SONS!!!!

[@sandet02]

Bought Knives for our Cherokee Shrine Club as rewards and the knives were absolutely beautiful. Going to push these knives for our Lodges in Georgia. And also add to my personal collection.

[@Thisbuiltamericaproject]

Check out how Bear & Son revived a struggling town-- #alabama

[@jamesheath9385]

Ken, this is a fantastic video. Hope to see you soon. Keep up the great work.

[@UncaBill1]

Ken, thanks for the great Bowie I just received. Workmanship, fit & finish, balance are perfect. Like it a lot. Keep up the good work and keep the workers. We all are made in the USA. Molon Labe.Bill

[@Rhythmicons]

I bought my 6 year old the Bear and Sons black 5 balisong trainer and it's very well made.

[@tommytruth7595]

High quality knives made in the USA at a decent price. Thank you, Bear and Son.

[@harleyjones3685]

I am proud of any company that keeps their product in the USA and besides Case I don't know of another knife made in the USA.

[@bcvpiper8356]

harley jones Check out Great Eastern Cutlery knives.

[@rclaws1347]

I buy knives for young people for graduation or birthday presents and I will buy several by Bear and Son this year if I can find them. I will not buy a foreign made knife. Thanks for a good American made knife and keep up the good work.

[@scottsiejkowski8486]

I have the No. 751 bird & trout knife, excellent American made quality. 🇺🇸

[@captainpegs0740]

Watched this vid and ordered a large trapper with G10 scales. Can't wait! I actually liked it because the nail nick was larger and longer than the usual trappers, so I can get it open easier.

[@Tilbily]

How's that trapper now that you've owned it for awhile ?

[@charlesjacksoniii8787]

Great product made in my neck of the woods.

[@ricktemmen6272]

bought you're 247R Stockman ... It's a nice knife ... Great to see USA on the blade tang

[@tommytruth7595]

The sad thing is that is not on every knife sold in this country.

[@henrylarson8271]

I got a bear and sons Damascus Bowie and its one of the sharpest and most quality knifes I've ever owned.

[@thomaschainey3230]

Just brought my first Bear & Son knife Barlow walnut scale with 1095 carbon steel because they used good material and made in USA. After watching this video and couple youtube video of the Red Bone scales on the B&S Barlow and with free shipping from SMKW right now and the great price for these American made knives well heck why not have another too. So I going to go order another right now. With the year this one has been I think I owe it to myself and if that help keep others working that is great.

[@thomaschainey3230]

Just received my Bear & Sons Barlow knife with 1095 carbon steel and walnut scales. I am very happy with the fit and finish of my knife. Fast delivery also from SMKW. Wanted to get the Barlow knife with Red Bone & 1095 steel but they just sold out when I tried but definitely after receiving my Barlow with the walnut scales will buy the Red Bone Barlow when it is available.

[@wampachomp5120]

I can already tell before i have bought a knife that this is a good company to buy from

[@codystarantulas2845]

I wish I had the money to buy one of ur butterfly knives they are beautiful but I'm just a poor country boy but some day I plain on owning one of ur american made butterfly knives keep up the good work u guys

[@vybtom1]

copperhead junkie So have you already saved some money for the butterfly knife? :-D

[@Mr_Santo5]

Great video. I have not owned a Bear & Son knife yet but have been looking online. I noticed many patterns look just like the one's Schrade made in the USA before going under. Did they buy tooling from them?

[@rodneyferri4849]

I had the pleasure of working with Ken and gang. I will tell you that you will not meet a more stand up group of people with integrity through and through. I just wanted to say Hi all. I will be down for the yearly event just before Thanksgiving. Keep up the good work and we'll see you then. Rod F. ( C I Hayes Furnace Co. ) retired.

[@Greenmachine305]

I intend to collect these knives. Wonderful bowie.

[@72RR446]

Going to buy a couple traditional folders to see how the steel holds up.

[@duybear4023]

His accent makes it more authentic.

[@isildurelendurion1822]

Got the rancor 2. Good knife!

[@donniegray2288]

1095 carbon steel is why I buy them there steel seems to be good.I’m happy with all of mine.American made 1095 carbon steel and a decent price I own quite a few and like them a lot.

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

Their* steel

[@Ray.J]

Case and GEC are still proudly American made. The majority of Buck’s are. There’s few options, but they exist. Support them all!

[@independentrealist9299]

I enjoyed this video and own o few of there awesome knives.

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

... their* (!) awesome knives.

[@chrisreuther4546]

What a great video!

[@ccooper8040]

Just ordered my first Bear & Son knife. A carbon Barlow. Hope they make it & stay in the good old USA.

[@mikesummers8141]

Absolutely love that Bear and Son makes their knives here in USA. But guys come on, let’s be realistic- they aren’t the best knives honestly. I own 6 Bear and Sons and it breaks my heart that some of the Chinese companies like WE and Kizer blow them outta the water when it comes to fit and finish aesthetics, steel selections, ergonomics, and overall quality. Like I said, I hate that it’s this way, absolutely hate it, cuz I’m proud to be an American and to buy USA made. But realistically, just cause it says “built in the USA” doesn’t always mean it’s a great or even good product compared to other non-USA made products on the market. Bear and Son needs to step up their game BIG TIME and truly show customers what USA made is all about. Truth hurts sometimes.

[@samlbear]

Just bought a pocket knife for my son for Christmas, glad to have found this company,plus my last name is Bear

[@walterbradthau9525]

Good man

[@alangreywolf6071]

I recently bought a B&S knife from a Buccees store, beautiful piece but absolutely USELESS! secondary blade took me 2 hours on a guided sharpener to get a usable edge....cant get anything useful on the primary blade! I want to support American made, but come on, give me something that WORKS!

[@samanderson806]

Just bought 2 Bear and Son butterfly knives. Played with em for the weekend and the handles are now warped inward and already touch each other. I'm sure there are some quality knives in the line up, but the 2 I got for 40 bucks each, are very bad. My 20 dollar Chinese one that I have had longer, is fine. Just sayin. Maybe lead and zinc are not great materials to use if you're gonna be talking about American made quality.

[@jeffreythomas3904]

God bless

[@sawdust6968]

go bear, keep up the great work.

[@paulfactora1263]

Love this vid!

[@mikepoteet1443]

I've got 2 on the way. A Damascus Bali song and a 4.5" auto folder. Great prices and made in the U.S.A.

[@larrywillis9589]

I've got one in my pocket now

[@deadpoollee9497]

Iam going by one just so I can support an American company.

[@ofthedawn]

Are they good quality?

[@General_Kenobi_212]

Maybe you might have better luck than I did, but the 2 I bought weren't good. It seems like they have really bad quality control issues from what i hear. Mine had weak pulls, the blade the blade wasn't centered and was rubbing all the way to one side, big gaps, the action was gritty even after I cleaned and oiled the heck out of the knife. It's honestly a shame because I'd like to support a Made in USA product, but like Case, who has similar problems, they need to get their quality control in order

[@godofares4457]

I am looking at buying one of the bear ops balisongs

[@bendummitt888]

'Merica. Good on ya.

[@jean-claudeseagal7822]

I almost bought a cold steel wild west bowie knife until I learned it was made in India. I decided to go with bear and sons bowie instead because it was made in the USA 🇺🇸

[@kentcostello8099]

I got some of there trappers in my collection of trappers. My wife says I have to many knifes no I don't I don't have enough of them.

[@papabeareast9258]

Just buy one

[@micahulloa226]

The only knives I'll buy.

[@claytonbigsby6975]

im buying one

[@kukuri007]

Is this really your name?

[@claytonbigsby6975]

kukuri007 your reading it right buddy. Clayton bigsby

[@kukuri007]

I didn't mean any offense. That's the name Dave Chappelle used in the episode that threw me for a few loops.

[@claytonbigsby6975]

kukuri007 no problem. i get that a lot. im clayton bigsby .

[@357bullfrog]

Why is customer set I'd so rude to people ?

[@alexharvey8291]

their balis kinda suck but i like their other knives

[@MrBiswas123]

One day the Chinese cheap market bubble will burst and quality products like this will emerge again

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

Chinese do make the quality you are willing to pay for. Just happens that for most of history, the world asked China to make cheap, shitty products. I own a few Chinese made knives that are far better quality in terms of material and craftsmanship than some of the big name American brands. From an environmetal standpoint (shorter transport, fewer emissions etc.) it makes sense though to buy as local as possible.

[@macarelli2097]

Step your game up on balisongs. .

[@sixgunslingin]

They make terrible knives they probably should give up. Quality control is awful customer service is awful and they look like a 3-year-old made them

[@Kyle-pj2vc]

Too bad your balisong quality control is pretty bad, feels unbalanced.

[@gorukooo]

Bro what are they talking about? I just bought a butterfly knife from them and it's ass.

[@sergiotheg13]

Terrible quality controll tho..

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

Same as your on your spelling (control*)

[@jamessavage8920]

keep it American please!

[@RoubidouxCreekOutdoors]

For the love of GOD and Country please don’t give in to China !!!!!! Keep making good and affordable knives !!!!

[@ethanbox2010]

I'd rather want a knife than carry a Bear & Son

[@vonSoest]

ethan box yeah, you already said that. However, from the looks of the comments here you’re in a very small minority.

[@ethanbox2010]

@@vonSoest Read product reviews. Same gripes. Poor assembly. Poor fit and finish. Handle slabs are always rough. Materials are good, but huge oversight in quality control.

[@dictatedbutnotred6681]

Stop making shit, get better quality control, and I might buy one! This "make you feel good" commercial is only that!

[@MurderBong]

THE ONE STYLE OF B&S I KEEP COMING ACROSS IS PROHIBITED HERE IN CANADA. I WOULD LOVE A BALISONG IN MY COLLECTION. 😊