Review: A new Bowie knife from Poshland Knives

[@bollywig7871]

This is the Bowie I've spent the last 40 years looking for. Ordered. Thank you for doing the hard bit Matt.

[@RobertDeanWare]

It would be interesting to view an version of this video updated for 2024; what is Matt's favorite Bowie now?

[@ARR0WMANC3R]

In the future, if you happen to hit a stump with some sort of blade, you should just keep the sound of the blade hitting the stump instead of using music. It is an immensely satisfying sound.

[@JohnnyChimpo577]

+ARR0WMANC3R no way this music was hilarious

[@lag4375]

+JohnnyChimpo577 I have to pause and brew my tea when the music starts.

[@JoshuaC0rbit]

I have two axes and a short sword made by these guys. They're pretty much exceptional quality and honestly the handles are more impressive than the blades and the Damascus in a lot of cases. They're absolutely functional as well which I've used them all for like actual yard work trimming of trees and such. I have one axe from them that it started to have some issues where the guard was getting loose but I fixed that and it only happened after some excessive hard use.

[@nordicomsystems8841]

This exact knife is on sale for $30 on Amazon. I just grabbed two of them just for S&G.

[@deceptivepanther]

That is a great looking blade and it's always good to know that there's a rationale behind design features in a knife.

[@caesar4880]

Late to the party but just ordered one for myself. Will be cool to have a bowie if your own design and you designed a good looker as well.

[@Erick_Bloodaxe]

I recently got one of these, great price on Amazon right now (spring 2024). A note on the Spanish notch: my kids do muzzle competition in 4-H, the coach also does Western Heritage, he pointed out on another knife that this notch was used for making twine with intestine or sinew from an animal. My daughter remembered this point from a lesson and relayed it to me when I was remarking how that’s a feature that’s really understood, but which Matt included for its historical accuracy.

[@CowboyMicke]

After seeing review I bought one and I am very pleased with the knife. I asked for the false edge to be sharpen but they must have forgotten. No big deal.

[@4449John]

Was looking for a coffin handled Bowie and saw this one more than once. Now that I see this video, I'm going to give this a try. Honestly, its a real beauty; thanks for doing the hard stuff!

[@Fardawg]

Hope you read the reviews. They have very bad quality control now.

[@johngrossnickle2898]

I bought the knife you designed and I really like the style and the coffin handle handle fits in my hand perfect, And the blade is great.

[@DannoCrutch]

I really like that. Especially that it has a full tang. Did you specify a radius at the Tang/blade transition? That is my biggest gripe with a whole slew of manufacturers who don't put a generous radius at that location. Today's user styles sort of make it a necessity. Adding even a little more radius raises the strength an incredible amount. (I'm a designer by trade)

[@RobertDeanWare]

I want to bring to Mr. Easton's awareness that Poshland continues to sell this model of knife, both on their own website and on Amazon, but that, based on the reviews, the knife seems to be of diminished quality compared to the particular knife reviewed here. I don't think this is necessarily that big of a deal, except that the listing on Amazon actually uses Matt's name! It is listed as "Matt Easton - Custom Handmade Hi Carbon Steel 15.00 Inches Hunting Knife - Beautiful Rose Wood Handle (REG -1118)." I might still buy this model, considering it's low price; but I wouldn't have much confidence that it would as nice as the knife we see here. Some reviewers actually mention having seen this video, and specifically describe that their knife seems to have a thinner, less sturdy guard, and that the sheath is of substantially lower quality.

[@joeframo3347]

Yes very nice Shief double stitched in 1095 carbon steel is great that knife will never break

[@Fardawg]

Except for the ones that break and show they are now poorly made. Read newer reviews.

[@awesomeone1106]

very good design, looks like a knife made of high quality and be nice 2 have 1 in the collection. good job on your work as a designer Matt.

[@dobypilgrim6160]

So now I bought Poshland's production version of this one as well. Getting another on Saturday. I can hardly wait.

[@dobypilgrim6160]

Second one came. I notice differences in them. Their QC is certainly not perfect. Fortunately the second one is better than the first one. If you order one of these be sure it has the Spanish Notch. The one with that feature seems to be made better. Both good, but the second one is great.

[@miketaylor5212]

i ordered the Matt Easton bowie from poshland the finish edge grind is quite steep while it is sharp its going to take me some time to get the edge down to be easy to sharpen also no spanish notch. also it seems to have been dropped on its point that will need some tending to for what i paid for it im not going to be too put out.

[@RecoveringNihilist]

In regard to the 'Spanish Notch', do you think it has to do with sharpening? Back then, they probably would have used roundish, river stones for sharpening quite often. The notch would have made it easier to reach the base of the blade with a roundish stone.

[@thegeneral123]

It's a stress relief radius. Sharp angles cause stress fracture weak points.

[@scholagladiatoria]

+thegeneral123 Many people on the internet say this, but it makes no sense at all. A notch in a blade creates a weak point, not the opposite!

[@scholagladiatoria]

+Rainlead Nobody knows.

[@thegeneral123]

+scholagladiatoria No it doesn't. It's spreading the focus area. On a blade, right angles are fatal for stress fractures. I have a lot of experience with this in practical use. The area where the notch is places it a very vulnerable spot when chopping. You can mitigate with much thicker stock and tougher steel with appropriate tempering. But the notch makes a big difference. Check out the information about the Comet airliners windows. It's about area and reducing the focus points.

[@brottarnacke]

+thegeneral123 I think I get what you mean. Do you mean that it's to reduce the risk of the blade cracking at the edge at that point?

[@63bonne]

Cheers matt, can you make your design available on a pdf? I bought this knife on Amazon, and although the design is great the quality fit and finish left much to be desired. I would love this in 5160 steel, or d2 steel. Thank you and really enjoy your channel!

[@coryjordan863]

So I finally bought the knife after all these years I remember when this video first came out and I wanted to buy it. However I wanted to buy other things more and as time went on I forgot about it. Now in 2024 I did buy it directly from poshland and not on Amazon to see if there was a difference. I will say that the knife seems pretty good quality now I have much more expensive knives so I had to bring down my expectations at about 60 to $70. And I think I got a coupon code that took some money off as well. One thing I was disappointed in is that the brass guard on mine is not as long as Matt originally intended. The sharpened false edge I asked for is a very large secondary bevel but it is fairly sharp. The handle is very very thick which I almost wish was a little thinner. I wear a size large glove and I'm 6'1 180 lb. The grinding on the blade is pretty good The secondary bubble edges that are on it are polished they're sharp but not shaving sharp, however they are sharp enough to cut paper. The sharpen false edge doesn't go all the way to the end of the false edge however I can fix this later if I choose to. Then making a large secondary bevel on the false edge it does make the primary grind of the volsage not look nearly as pretty. However it does feel like a very good knife. I also have the other one that Matt designed the 1840s piece with the bone and horn handle. That one I actually prefer just because of the thickness of the handle. My wife loves the blade of the one that Matt designed and the handle of the 1840s piece that he designed with the bone and horn. My major complaint is that the rivet on the sheaths even after being oiled causes just one spot of rust and tries to scratch the blade. Luckily the blade is hard and so it doesn't fully scratch it and I always have a nice coat of oil so there's a buffer between but I hate having to wipe off rust on that one specific spot even if it's in the sheath for 20 minutes. For the price I say they're excellent I just wish they were true full widtg tang blades instead of the potential concealed tangs that they have. However with Matt's video of how well they hold up I anticipate and hope that my two poshland knives will hold up just as well. These are still definitely my favorite Bowie knives that I own as they are the most historically accurate looking Bowie knives that I own!

[@SebastianSzukalski]

On the topic of making sketches of customs, I've spent the last week making a digital sketch of a polish hussars sabre. It's time consuming, particularly in terms of getting decoration and engravings right in respect to the historical timeframe. Edit: I have to agree on your sentiments on price. That's actually a great price for a semi custom knife.

[@rotellam]

Cool design! Have you done a video on the Spanish notch like history, theories on it, etc? I'd love to see it. Cheers!

[@a661992]

Mike Rotella check out James Keating

[@45calibermedic]

Matt, what do we know about the wearing of daggers the size of the rondels seen in Fiore's treatise? Did people of the knightly class wear such large daggers (or rondel daggers) every day, or were smaller (perhaps 8-9 inch affairs) worn when not in battle?

[@James-ke5sx]

I got my first Poshland knife with Olive Wood handles today, real beauty.

[@haveaknifeday]

@scholagladiatoria got my knife today. Really like it but the belt attachment point needs tweaking. Great blade!

[@mChrest05]

No secondary bevel? Doesn't that make make the edge rather fragile? Especially for a utility blade ie wood chopping. If it was a convex shape like a katana I could understand. Really like the profile and the handle.

[@komreed]

Cool vid. Why the Spanish notch if no one knows what it's for?

[@scholagladiatoria]

+komreed00 Because i like the look :-)

[@_DarkEmperor]

+komreed00 It's a beer bottle opener. And yes i know, beer was not sold in bottles then, but guy invented Spanish notch was a psychic and genius :D

[@derstoffausdemderjoghurtis]

@@scholagladiatoria maybe some correlation with the kukri notch

[@muddycreek3406]

I recently purchased one of these knives. For the price I was very happy. It's a stout knife. The sheath is OK, but I plan to make another more period-correct one. My only complaint is that the sheath's gusset is some kind of rubber or synthetic material - not leather. The overall workmanship on the knife is decent, but the edge was terrible. The angle was way to much for a knife (about 45 °) and impossible to sharpen properly. I used a file and multiple stones to produce a proper edge angle (about 25°). Finished with a leather strop it now has a razor sharp shaving edge. I stained the sheath and also put a patina on the blade and brass guard so it has a nice ""antique" look. Overall I am now very pleased with it.

[@shanejustice7307]

Mr. Easton, Why did you ask them to place a stress riser on the blade edge?

[@haveaknifeday]

Well @scholagladiatori I have just purchased the knife you designed via your link. I have been wanting a coffin handle Bowie for a long time now and since I know you have a passion for them, “like I do” I made the decision to buy your design. I own maaaannnnny Bowie’s. Thank you. The swedge is sharpened? Do you recommend that the whole swedge be sharpened?

[@alicemckin]

I've been admiring that knife for weeks on the website. Now I don't want it, I NEED IT thanks Matt.

[@bigbonerm]

Those knives are stupidly sweet. I bought a Katz Alamo Bowie recently. i just saw a company that will heat treat your blades in their own special way, and the guy who was sponsored by them set the world record by cutting 15 1inch ropes that were tied together, in half, at one time. . Will it make a positive difference and make something good better?? Or a waste of money??

[@Chu466]

I doubt is steel 1095 as it is quite brittle, prubably around 1045 and 65

[@vinland5558]

Couldn't you order a set of those HRC files for testing the hardness of a blade? I think skallagrim has a set of them.

[@thewolvesbane2536]

They are stupidly expensive (at least All the ones I've. Ever seen), so it isn't really worth the investment for most people. I for sure would rather buy a nice knife, or some other tools for that money.

[@Wildeheart79]

Was the rounding of the flat side of the handle purely aesthetic or do you find it better for grip than it just having a flat face with a bevelled edge?

[@Paelolithic]

Hi Matt, I'm seriously considering getting a scaled down version of one of these so much like yours the whole things fits my hand. Bit of a weird question, what are you hand measurements so i can figure out the scaling myself? Thanks.

[@357bullfrog]

Matt. here in the US Amazon has it for 59.95. its on my wish list. would you I. eat that much in it?

[@coldsteelfanboykatanalover3289]

can you show us an antique Bowie knife

[@redneckzen]

Thanks again for this. The price for these custom knives is amazing! Very nice! For what it's worth, I like how you've chosen a Bowie style that keeps the point at midpoint, much like a dagger. My favorite Bowie designers are Bo Randall and Bill Bagwell. My Randalls are a similar style and Bagwell's blades (I have a couple of authorized repros ... his handmade stuff is in the thousands of $$) are very dagger-like. All leather sheaths, even high quality ones, can still discolor carbon steel Bowies and other knives. If you're actually carrying and using them, they are prone to collect moisture, debris and even blood (animal and human). I use Marine Tuff Cloth and Tuff Glide (and no, I'm not compensated for my "endorsement") on my carbon steel knives, which is a preservative that leaves a protective residue. There's also various silicone and wax-based mixes, which you probably know about. Decades ago, before all these "miracle" solutions were common, I used a variety of car waxes, all of which worked quite well. Again, fine job and keep up the great work!

[@mChrest05]

+redneckzen Where do you get the reproductions? I have been drooling over the Bagwells for a while?

[@redneckzen]

+Michael Chrest Ironically, the repros I have are now kinda high dollar. They were made by Ontario a dozen or so years ago, priced at about $100 each at the time. I lucked into a Hell's Belle for about $150 and I bought a Gambler a couple of years ago at about $200. Still cheap compared to a $1,000-$2,000 original. They're both polished 440A and while they're not "real" Bagwells they capture the balance and feel quite nicely. Mr.Bagwell reputedly kept an Ontario HB as a plaything. The trick now is finding one that won't bust your budget. I've seen them on the famous auction site (that rhymes with "dee-cay") for between $300-700, which is kinda sad. Ontario does make a rubber handled "Combat Bowie" (Ontario Knife SP6 Spec Plus Fighting Knife 8325) with a blade that has the profile of a Bagwell. If you want a beater or a project knife (make your own handle, etc.) that might be an option for you. I'm thinking of sending a pic of the Hell's Belle to Poshland and see if they'll do a clone. Their prices ain't bad for custom work and if they're using carbon steel (1095 is pretty good stuff when tempered properly) it'll be a deal!

[@mChrest05]

+redneckzen Thanks very much for the info. I ordered one of the Poshlands designed by Matt . I found some of the non-custom ones on Amazon (better price & much cheaper shipping to USA). If you do have Poshland make a copy of the Hell's Belle post a review of it somewhere!!!

[@redneckzen]

+Michael Chrest You know, I never considered that Poshland sold their stuff through Amazon. Thank you for that. Serendipity led me to their first entry, REG 65 which is a close copy of a Bagwell. The US Amazon shows it with a nice looking sheath at $100. It's got a Damascus blend of 1095/15N20 mix, while would be just fine. The handle is a coffin design, which looks pretty good, too. Bagwell's coffin handle design is deceptive in its elegance. It's actually asymetrical, with a slight scoop on the finger side which assists in indexing the knife and pointing the blade. I never realized just how smart it was until I held it and played with it and did some practice drills. Now I'm a believer! Also, on my Ontario Hell's Belle the corners of the laminated wood are sharp about the pommel, which would be helpful in strikes and grappling. I've a friend who owns several original Bagwells and he likes the Ontario. He also recommends the Cold Steel Laredo as an alternative in the wake of a Bagwell shortage. I may pull the trigger on the REG 65 and see how it measures up. I do like, however, the idea of sending a sketch to a maker and copying the blade and handle to my liking. Haha, don't hold your breath, though. I have other projects in the fires and have to save my $$$. I will let you know, though, if I make progress on this. Thanks again for the lead. I owe you one! ;)

[@mChrest05]

+redneckzen Cheers! I don't like the way the handle on the Laredo attaches (wire tension to tiny end nut = split handle). If it was full width like Matt's design I would be all over it. Anyway, your welcome and good luck with the REG 65.

[@casperdog777]

Is it now officially an ''Easton Bowie'' ? Sounds good to me ! This knife appears top quality all the way. Nice review.

[@donavantew8278]

They have this blade on Amazon, now that I know it's your design I definitely will be adding this one to my collection

[@iwantyourcookiesnow]

How thick in mm is the blade?

[@NoahRevoy]

Could you share your drawing so that we can use it as a starting point to create our own knife design?

[@spykezspykez7001]

Matt, do you mind if I ask you what the relationship you have with poshland knives? Thanks.

[@traeucity6087]

I don't have firsthand experience; but I've read in comment threads that the quality control is inconsistent with Pakistani made blades. Do you feel that Poshland is above average, when it comes to quality consistency? Also, I am not as technical or artistic as you are. Is your contact at Poshland able to receive photos, via the internet; so that I might be able to convey my custom ideas? Thank you, for all that you do.

[@VictorC1891]

Now this is a very beautiful knife !

[@coreyclark6532]

How can I get that exact knife

[@ltjamescoopermason8685]

Trouble with imports into the uk on knives matt

[@MacDorsai]

You should consider posting a .pdf of your drawing. They could call this model the Easton.

[@inkandteeth5152]

how long did it take them to get back to you after you sent your design? I sent them one looking for a price quote and it's been 5 weeks since last contact

[@Brandon_Watson]

Regarding Damascus Steel, are there any surviving examples of true Damascus steel? I cursory google search resulted in nothing of quality.

[@scholagladiatoria]

+Brandon Watson Yes, search for 'wootz'. There are lots of antique wootz swords surviving.

[@Brandon_Watson]

Ah, thanks!

[@iwantyourcookiesnow]

how wootz I know?

[@joekiser65]

You should talk to your buddies at Poshland about quality control. Sometimes not up to par.

[@almusquotch9872]

I'm thinking about getting this from Poshland. Now that you've owned it for a while are there any changes you'd make?

[@scholagladiatoria]

+Almus Quotch No, I love it :-)

[@almusquotch9872]

+scholagladiatoria I bought one, great job on the design btw. Weirdly it came with two sheaths, a thicker dark brown one and a thinner light brown one. The blade doesn't fit very well into the former, which I think is the newer version, and they included the older version, which it fits better in, for that reason. I remember you said you had some trouble with that version of the sheath discoloring the blade, is that still a problem? I'm a bit reluctant to store mine in its leather sheath, but I also don't want an unsheathed blade lying around.

[@AltairDhauglu]

What was the price? i'm not sure if you stated it

[@scholagladiatoria]

+Sebastian Villa It's in the link :-)

[@BurniOwnz]

Did you allow them to use your knife design in the future or do they just automatically own the rights to every knife they produce? Would have been nice to at least mention your name as the designer on the site somewhere ;)

[@WixLax]

Hey I would love if someone could answer my question, how could I get a custom order from these guys I don't see an option on the website.

[@WixLax]

Nevermind already made a knife and sent it hopefully it's made well!

[@yayap001]

Could you talk about their swords?

[@miketaylor5212]

a bowie knife is a good choice in a survival knife you can use them as a camp knife or self defense knife.

[@thebobbytytesvarrietyhour4168]

What's the difference between damascus and pattern welding?

[@Devin_Stromgren]

Damascus is a pattern welded blade made in the city of Damascus.

[@MrTacticalinuit]

What are/were they used for? Are they only good for fighting?

[@duksingchau8948]

+MustBeNoodly No, they're knives.

[@duksingchau8948]

the bowie is a type of knife, and a type of tool is a knife

[@MrTacticalinuit]

Congratulations. You took my question and argued about the definition and uses of knives. You definetely answered my question. *sarcasm*

[@duksingchau8948]

ME? I argued about the use of knives? No, they are used as tools, but part of the question is what is it.

[@MrTacticalinuit]

Duksing Chau all of you. I asked what else they are *good* for. I know they are primarily for fighting. I asked what else they are a good tool for. Instead you went on and argued about knives being tools and so on.

[@reioctane5005]

what is the title of the song you use in this video sir?

[@ARR0WMANC3R]

I make knives in a 3D modeling program, and if I want one made I send the link to the knife maker with specifications. I've had one knife made this way, and it seems to be a very easy and reliable way to specify what you want your knife to look like (if you have skill in 3D modeling, of course) For instance, here's a seax I designed: 3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model.html?id=uadb3433d-0464-4c37-aadc-9981386139bc You can rotate the model by clicking the icon that looks like arrows rotating around an axis that is directly below the download button in the top right of the page. (This is just an example of what I mean, if I were to actually have this knife made I'd change a few things).

[@a661992]

Looks like James Keating's Bowie from back in the days

[@qpmkro]

doesn't that "spanish notch" decrease blade strenght ? It looks small and possibly a weak point

[@jeffreybarton1297]

I've just ordered one of these :-) Have you any recommendations on keeping the Carbon Steel blade free of rust?

[@schleybailey]

Wd 40

[@lishandealwis427]

What's the name of the knife to search?

[@jeffreybarton1297]

@@lishandealwis427 I can't remember the name now, but I got the knife from a link in the video description, I think. After having the knife for a year, I can't really recommend it. It came with a wobbly guard, and so blunt that it will need major grinding to get a decent edge. A task I've been putting off for a year.....

[@jeffreybarton1297]

@@lishandealwis427 Just checked, it's called the REG-S-1118, however I don't recommend it. See my reply in this thread :-(

[@lishandealwis427]

@@jeffreybarton1297 thanks. I also have in mind a double edged dagger with brass guard that looks good. Have you bought one earlier?

[@justinprather8846]

Have you asked for sharpened clips yet?

[@scholagladiatoria]

+Justin Prather Yes, I asked for a sharpened clip on this one. I'm sure they can do it, but in this case they forgot. They were prepared to give it a sharpened slip, but I told them not to bother.

[@justinprather8846]

Do you like modern bowies such as bagwell or lonely wolf forge bowies? People in America still carry them for defense where legal and as such the bowie is still evolving. I just want your opinion on the newer evolutions.

[@alwaysontime6868]

I read a review on Amazon.com that a reviewer claims that this knife would not take a patina and he does not believe it's carbon steel. Good looking knife but the steel type is questionable.

[@alwaysontime6868]

Maybe 440c if it will not take a patina.

[@suckamehoff7371]

Very nice knife.

[@LuisssLopezzz22]

Matt the thing with the scabbards is that the tanins (don't know if is said like that in english) used to tan the leather rust the carbon steel blades! Never keep a blade in a leather scabbard

[@TheCockeyez]

So, in you're opinion, which is the best combat knife?

[@TheCockeyez]

+XpiisamirottaX A gunknife?

[@scholagladiatoria]

+TheCockeyez It depends on the type of combat. Context :-)

[@Feldscher1039]

+TheCockeyez truthfully, modern combat doesn't see much knife usage, we tend to shoot each other. It's a different topic if you talk about knifes in a civil/criminal context and if you talk about facing people with a high probability of protective clothing (there are even slash"proof" shirts now) or soft targets. In any case, your tactics and personal abilities will determine which knife is good in your hands and which is not.

[@TheCockeyez]

+John Sun It fundamentaly must have context.

[@CorySee]

+TheCockeyez If I had to choose one for all contexts, I'd go with a Kukri. Bowie takes a close 2nd. Of course, in certain scenarios, given the choice, I might go with something more solid to pierce armor (rondell) etc... But in my mind, pound for pound, a kukri is damned hard to beat. Strong on the cut and the thrust, and like the bowie, leaves massive, gaping wounds.

[@Hissatsu5]

Looks like a good old school fighter

[@monkeyfist6028]

Hello Matt. For rust protection try Sentry Solutions. I have used on carbon steel knives and able to store in leather sheaths for years with no problems. It is a fluid that when dries bonds to the metal. Used by U.S. military. Check it out.

[@Smegead]

Matt,do you have many custom made swords of your own design?

[@scholagladiatoria]

+Smegead No, I've only ever had a couple, but for swords I prefer to have them copied from original examples.

[@scholagladiatoria]

+Smegead No, I've only ever had a couple, but for swords I prefer to have them copied from original examples.

[@davidkerrychubb1]

The hole in blade . Is to stop the blood dripping back on your hand

[@Strategiusz]

If full tang is better than rat tail tang, why it was not used in case of swords?

[@zacharykole4247]

+Strategiusz It is...

[@Strategiusz]

Zachary Kole No, look at viking swords or longswords, the handle is like a tube put on a narrower tang.

[@BakaSmurf]

+Strategiusz Rat tail tangs are only used on decorative swords dude. If you're asking why the tang isn't visible on most swords it's because doing so would require the wielder oil the exposed portions of the tang anytime they handle the damned thing on top of needing to oil the blade whenever it's used.

[@zacharykole4247]

***** What he said

[@rjhayward1]

Nice knife, I got one, sheath sucks, it will never stay on your belt. Too thin will tear off.

[@markbennettjr]

The reviews for this blade have gone downhill. on Amazon people are saying they are getting stainless steel blades that are chipping at even the slightest use. Sad because it looks like an amazing design. Looks like the ones that they're putting out now or not carbon steel.

[@scholagladiatoria]

That's very sad to hear. I stopped working with that company a couple of years ago due to quality issues.

[@markbennettjr]

scholagladiatoria sorry to hear that as well. love your videos, greetings from your cousins in America ! God bless

[@stillenacht8518]

scholagladiatoria I wish I had known that before. I jist bought this knofe specifically. I suppose I will take what I get for thirty dollars. I bought a blade I KNEW was questionable just to have a big beater so hopefully this one turns out better.

[@a661992]

According to James A Keating, the “Spanish Notch” was designed as a blade catcher. Usually seen on Bowie’s with a curved fighting guard. Allows your opponents blade to slide into the notch for blade trapping. Keating has videos on the subject.

[@DougsDiggers]

Could someone in the United States order one?

[@RaoulKunz1]

I could order the last "Easton Custom" from Germany with no problems and given that the UK is not part of the Schengen area I can't imagine that the US could prove a problem? Best regards Raoul G. Kunz

[@Paranomasia12]

+ᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚᅚ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Under Delivery Policy, they say they ship world-wide.

[@scholagladiatoria]

Yes I'm sure they have sold knives to customers in the USA and all over the world.

[@suckamehoff7371]

You can test the hardness of steel with a special file set: www.knifekits.com/vcom/product_info.php?cPath=49_623&products_id=5669 If you shop around you may even be able to find less expensive set or maybe a used one for cheap on Ebay.

[@MrSolpal]

Is the S in your surname always silent, or did you just mispronounce your own name at the start of the video? ;)

[@iwantyourcookiesnow]

what is the type of steel you chose for the custom bowie you ordered?

[@coolplayznogame8855]

Really is a good design,and one hell of a Combat Blade.5star design.

[@demos113]

Congrats on the new knife.

[@ibpn4284]

send it to Chris at "the prepared mind 101" YT channel, and have him put it through "bushcraft" testing. he'll find out how good it is.

[@jimcampbell2325]

Matt need information on quality of a Poshland pattern wielded sword by the name of Urafel order # SW-99 left message on Scholagladiatoria face book page I wish to confab with you on this to see if the blade is good quality and the like all revues and questions asked about it are all positive but many of my friends? on Face Book says it is crap while I value there input I saw your Bowie review and figured you probably know more than most about the company.The post on your face book page has photos and a bit of technical info. So here's hoping you can give me the straight skinny on this weapon.

[@scholagladiatoria]

+Jim Campbell I'm afraid that I have no experience with their longer blades, only Bowie-sized blades. My suspicion would be that their sword-sized blades will be quite heavy and I don't know if the steel and heat-treatment is good enough for that length of blade.

[@jimcampbell2325]

I can only go by the reviews on the amazon.com add and I have been in contact with a chap in your part of the world that bought one he says with the exception of the sword being a little blade heavy it is a fine razor sharp weapon. Since you know the owner of the company he would probably be more open with you about the hardness of the blade which in the add states 56-60 if memory serves me correctly and what the pattern wielding metals that was used in its creation all I can recommend is look at the add on Amazon .com

[@irodwen]

more review videos!

[@mattig89ch]

I've always thought Bowie knives had a larger width blade. Nice looking knife in any case.

[@Archaeopteryx128]

Just bought one off Amazon. $29.95 post paid.

[@backyardblacksmith3090]

I want this knife but I want it made by Albion.... I would most definitely pay 800$ to 1200$ for that

[@thepagankingthedarkone4523]

I have the knife in the thumbnail it's a good blade

[@dumbdumb977]

If i'm in a survival situation and I can only take one knife I would take a knecht kriegsmesser.

[@scholagladiatoria]

+Dumb Dumb Good luck skinning a dear or climbing a tree with that ;-)

[@dumbdumb977]

scholagladiatoria I would make the guys with Bowie knives to do that for me ;)

[@andremlanca]

Take a look at these custom : instagram.com/facaslanca/

[@jeremianlastly7668]

You're honestly claiming that's your favorite blade at the moment? Seriously? Well if that's the case, since it doesn't seem you'd mind that much, how about you mail me one of those beautiful sabers?? I think you're becoming detached from reality. How could you possibly claim that a bowie knife made in Pakistan out of wood and steel that you aren't sure about is more favorable than all your other beautiful original pieces? Please tell me you misspoke when you said this was your new favorite.

[@Fardawg]

From what I've seen, you really need to disassociate yourself from Poshland or whoever is making these. I've thought about getting this knife over the last few years, but then I see all the horrible reviews showing proof of bad quality control and just bad workmanship/materials. Maybe they started out good, but it looks like they've become garbage.

[@eugenevictortooms4174]

They're all made in Pakistan.