The Cold Steel Bushman Bowie

[@davidgroesbeck535]

Good presenter. Knows & respects his product. No phony macho delivery, no annoying profanity.

[@bobsmoot2392]

Had the original one for 20+ yrs. Very tough tool. Great for hunting/camping. Killed a good size Shark (7') with it on a stick in the Gulf. Pulled the 16' boat a couple miles, on the fishing rod, before I got close enough to reach him. As the finish wore off, it started to rust, so I sanded it, wiped it with alcohol, and painted it flat black (Walmart $1). Wrapped hangle with paracord. Still going strong.

[@411Outdoors]

Wow! That’s what I call getting some use out of that tool 👍👍

[@arctodussimus6198]

Love the Bushman Bowie! 👍🏼👍🏼 Twenty five years ago they were made of thicker steel. Wish I still had my first one. These are still fantastic knives for the price, and nothing short of a gun creates more confidence in the bush than a good spear! If you can find one, check out the Condor Matagi. It’s like a Bushman on steroids. Based on a Japanese spearhead designed to kill bears

[@411Outdoors]

Most definitely will!

[@niklashall5969]

This channel is a hidden gem it's going to blow up especially once our friends watching the bigger hiking channels get a look at this!!!!

[@411Outdoors]

Thank you so much for the encouragement my friend!

[@k1m6a11]

Quick tip - use an "eye hole" screw (whatever they're called) instead of a standard one, you can twist them in and out mostly by hand and then tighten by threading the eye with whatever stick or tool bit you have handy, instead of needing to carry a screwdriver.

[@411Outdoors]

Thanks my friend 👍

[@dwightdhansen]

I train Shimbukan Kobudo. One of the weapons we use is the Tinbe (Shield)-Rochin (short spear). I made my Rochin using one of these.

[@Mistr-Lahey]

I have a cold steel bushman to . Your Right about it being a survival powerhouse. I live in outback Australia and I have used this blade for everything from basic camp tasks, to defense/hunting and ofcourse to baton and process wood. Excellent knife . Excellent video . Got yourself a new subscriber

[@411Outdoors]

Awesome my friend! Thank you 🙂

[@malekofthegreen738]

Do you ever come across Eastern bearded dragons? I love those little guys.

[@jeremiahball3970]

I really enjoyed your vids on the bushman. Glad to hear your channel is going good bud! You appear to be a good fella,God bless you and take care

[@411Outdoors]

Thank you brother! much appreciated

[@jerseydevil7895]

More great videos. I bought 3 of the "regular "Bushman", direct from Cold Steel, as " factory seconds "( "cosmetic damage, not effecting useage") for $ 12.00 each. The knives were perfect, but the little plastic clips which retain the knife in the sheath kept popping out, causing Zero retention. I cut a piece of Dollar Tree flexible cutting board to " sandwich" the blade, and slide it into the sheath. It firmly holds the knife ,and even " clicks" in place. I looped a ball bungee through the handle hole and around the ferro rod, for extra retention. Put a small cable tie through the ferro rod and snug it over the bottom of the rod, to prevent loss. Just bought 2 of the Bowie style off Amazon ( after watching your video) for $ 17.00 each. Currently experimenting with survival kit to fit inside the handle. I use a small screw eye to secure the knife to a shaft, so I can secure a rope to it for fishing use, without a screwdriver.

[@redfaux74]

The greatest thing I love about Cold Steel is function. You are getting exactly what you wanted to use it for. Not flare. Affordable and durable.

[@DanielBelliveau-y5x]

You can also run a file down the spine of the Bushman and remove some of the blade's coating which will allow you to strike sparks from flint or chert unto char material for fire lighting .

[@Fang_and_Fire]

When I learned how to throw a knife when I was a boy I was first taught to throw underhanded from the hip, the same way. Blade never turns goes straight force to target. When I got older I was taught overhand throw, but still taught to throw by handle but to make the blade turn one time

[@ARAW-__-]

Ordered the normal version. It's been more than 10 years since I last played with one ! Crazy cheap in the USA, I paid 30€ 😢

[@evanjack1466]

411 has my support and blessings, I must say it is refreshing to hear someone well spoken and polite your demeanor is needed in this world. I ordered two of these bushman Bowie‘s they should be arriving today. I look forward to customizing them. Cold steel has always impressed me, I might have one of the best collections that I know of. I would suggest to viewers if you’re looking for a reliable tool such as a knife to start with cold steel. You will always get your moneys worth.

[@411Outdoors]

Comments like this make my day🙂 Much appreciated Evan 🤝

[@darrenfauteux5645]

These make great utility knives too. I have one in my tackle box and my tool box

[@checkitout4740]

Polearms are great multipurpose survival weapons. In Japan, they had the Naginata, which was basically a Katana type blade mounted on a pole. European Polearms had such a large variety of styles to suit different needs. The obvious advantage is Reach. Thanks for another great video. Have fun with your new friend.

[@411Outdoors]

Thanks so much! 🙂

[@checkitout4740]

You got it .

[@niklashall5969]

Love the channel all the way from Perth Western Australia mate!

[@411Outdoors]

Greetings🙂🤝

[@viewtifuljay2531]

Got my bushman last week and tried it out a cupla days ago. Attached it to a broom handle. Throwing a spear proficiently is much harder than it looks lol after some practice though I was sticking it in a tree at 5-8 foot almost everytime. Currently it sits next to my bedside and I got my sights on ordering the bowie the next chance I get ✊

[@411Outdoors]

Great to hear 👍👍 I’m glad to have both. One to beat the daylights out of and the other to preserve. Throwing wrecks stuff 😂

[@viewtifuljay2531]

@@411Outdoors I agree 💯 hey I'm using pretty light broomstick for my handle and I was wondering if a heavier branch limb or a piece of oak would make it fly better. You always say that more substance makes a knife throw better, but do you think that goes for spears too? Just curious

[@dan9002]

Ash poles for Spears have been the preferred wood since ancient times.

[@ironfae]

Cold Steel currently has these blades on sale for $20 w/free shipping. I bought three and got them through fedex in just two days.

[@411Outdoors]

I definitely wanna check that out

[@aventurero4260]

i love my bushman bowie no to expensive, good quality steel and super durable. i have a wallking/fighting staff and i carved to mount my bushman as a spear and is a force to be reckoned

[@unitedstatesirie7431]

I am NOT happy that COLD STEEL doesn't weld the gap in the Bushmen Bowie knife handle anymore ! 😡 The Bushmen Bowie knives I bought in the year 2010 have a completely smooth handle with no gap.

[@411Outdoors]

I’m unfamiliar with a lot of the older models

[@unitedstatesirie7431]

@@411Outdoors I recommend finding a used or new old inventory COLD STEEL Bowie Bushman. These are much better made !

[@シギ-p2f]

I'm deciding on a what bowie to buy, and think I might buy this one just because I like the idea that if I wanted to turn it into a spear I could, lol

[@hildolfrdraugadrottin7279]

I keep mine mounted on six and a half foot walking staff next to my INCH bag. I don't know if they make them out of the same steel now but the older ones can be sharpened razor sharp. I've got a couple of Cold Steels actual spears as well. The ones I bought are almost short sword size and are pretty cool too.

[@411Outdoors]

Great stuff👍👍

[@tolik5929]

I just picked one up . I like cold steel products , because a lot are dirt simple , but strong , at a resonable price . Been abusing one of their pipe hawks for over 10 years now . Because of the price , your not afraid to actually USE IT .

[@411Outdoors]

💯💯

[@longrider42]

Yep, I have said spear head, I put mine on a hickory hoe handle. Used a wood rasp and a belt sander to get it fit . It is a very good idea. I've used a Eye Screw to hole mine on the handle, that way I can remove it pretty easy, if I need to use it as a knife.

[@duanemiles1558]

I have all 4 Bushmans. Great in the kitchen.

[@411Outdoors]

💯💯

[@shereen-survival]

Amazon primed me one of those just now! Cold steel should thank you

[@411Outdoors]

Amen lol! 😂

[@escapetherace1943]

hopefully you got the superior bowie versus the spear-point. yes the spear-point is slightly better as a spear but the bowie looks cooler, chops better and handles camp tasks and even food prep better because of the jig of it's cut, it's cutting angle shape

[@highlanderNC-mr8fe]

Have you had any problems with it breaking? Saw a video where the guy bent it and it snapped. Compared to the ones made several years ago that you could really bend.

[@411Outdoors]

I haven’t had issues with it yet but I don’t use it much

[@Jb429421]

How about a tutorial on that underhanded throw. Awesome buddy! So far I've only used mine as a knife.... Better than you would imagine it to be for that task. Something about the round handle that is just very usable.

[@411Outdoors]

Great idea 🙂👍

[@diaconicon]

Good review for this knife! I have coldsteel bushman,too. Great for spear and throwing! 👍👍👍

[@411Outdoors]

🙂👍💯 it’s a beast

[@thisguy1413]

I think one thing it's important to know about these, is that they're a spear that you can use as a knife, not a knife that you can use as a spear.

[@411Outdoors]

👍👍

[@Wolfcavexxx777]

I love my Cold Stell Bushman i take Rangerbands on the Handle so now it is very safe to handle it dont slip in the Hand after i done this very good Survival Tool i quess and not expensive! Cool Video !

[@411Outdoors]

Thanks my friend 🙂

[@brianmccann666]

The two I ordered arrived last week. Dang they are solid.

[@411Outdoors]

Too cool bro! They really are

[@k.o.skeeponshooting235]

love it, cold steel makes awesome products. Very cool spear tip, thanks for showing it. Awesome content as always 👊🙂

[@411Outdoors]

Thank you brother! you as well

[@tomritter493]

I. Used the other one not the Bowie a long time I loved it

[@411Outdoors]

Cool bro! Blast of a tool

[@oldschoolvs.tacti-cool7448]

A small shovel is perhaps the most valuable tool for desert survival. Have you used this as a spade? Considering it can (supposedly) be resharpened with a standard rock, I wouldn't be as apprehensive using this knife for digging when desperate.

[@forksandspoons7272]

I frequented Martial arts supply stores back in the day. They typically had two kinds of staffs/spear handles. Rattan and oak. Rattan has a lot of flexibility and bounce. Tough tough stuff and light, not very rigid though. Oak is quite a bit heavier and they came in either consistent diameter from one end to the other or fat in the middle and tapering a bit towards the ends. For cutting applications the whip effect of the rattan might be an advantage. Although controlling the bounce is a matter of practice. I was also thinking about a short handle for that. Enough to give you extra speed in your swing and a bit more reach. Applications where a machete or even a hatchet would be handy, but you don't have either.👍

[@411Outdoors]

Always great comments and info! 🙂👊

[@LegionTacticoolCutlery]

I own both and keep them in my vehicle!

[@411Outdoors]

Great idea!

[@rosscurran5650]

I've seen alot of people turn the handle into a basic survival kit holder using a couple of rubber stops I always thought that was a clever idea

[@411Outdoors]

That is really cool 👍👍👍

[@liquiddw2]

More spear stuff!

[@johnmcclelndon7641]

awesome video! cold steel makes great products

[@411Outdoors]

Indeed! Love their catalog bro

[@golickaflagpole3557]

Of the two bushman variations, which do you prefer? Subjective of course, great vid!

[@411Outdoors]

Thanks my friend! I think I like the Bowie a lot better actually. The blade style alone is more attractive to me and I think it’s a little more solid as far as the tip is concerned. Actually broke the tip off my other

[@golickaflagpole3557]

@@411Outdoors Good to know, thank you! Definately picking up one(or two😆) for the price seems excellent!

[@powersww1reset]

I’ve always been drawn to the, Staff/pole, from a very early age! (Donatello was my favorite) Its just such an incredible weapon/tool/aid! What beats a long solid stick? A long solid stick, with a big ass blade on the end of it, that’s what! Hands down, the absolute most fearsome and effective, traditional weapon of all time! Swordsman know, that they are no match for the pole arm (no disrespect to swordsman,however, I practice that as well). Good stuff, mate! New sub here 🤙🏼

[@411Outdoors]

Thanks a million brother! Much appreciated and I agree 100%🙂👍

[@lowrangeoverland9013]

Great review 👍 thanks for sharing ❗🙏🇺🇲

[@411Outdoors]

Always a pleasure!🙂

[@A_Meek_lake_Dweller]

Pretty sure that the underhand throw was used in certain sword fighting techniques. A lot of people got pool qued in the past with the king of the medieval battlefield. Great content really enjoying going through all the videos.

[@411Outdoors]

Awesome! Thanks for watching

[@stinger9142]

Nice video. I plan on getting one soon.

[@411Outdoors]

Awesome! you’ll love it

[@lsyanez]

Brother imagine having two of these on both ends

[@eunuvreau]

Yes, helpful video,thx 👍.

[@411Outdoors]

Awesome to hear 🙂👍

[@shereen-survival]

Subscribed :-) Love spears

[@stevebledsoe71]

I wasn’t expecting you to generate that much power and I wasn’t expecting the spear to fly that straight. I mean I realize you don’t intend to throw that spear at people but in the event you had to I don’t think the person would even realize the spear was even being thrown until they were already impaled.

[@withoutcontext7953]

Had the one where the handle was welded. Used a short broom handle I'd say a little more than 30inches. Lost it in moving to another place. getting another one and I'd say I would rather use a bokken or club as a house hold defense. spearing someone would be something on my mind for a long time if the person didn't survive. probably if was a full house invasion I would justify using the spear. these things are fun to play I understand what you mean.

[@411Outdoors]

🙂👍 well said!

[@alex-craft]

I would prefer the handle were a bit wider, as the way it is the stick in the handle joint is too thin and can break if you make powerfull cutting motion.

[@411Outdoors]

Most definitely. It’s hard to get these things right so a wider handle would be helpful 👍💯

[@shereen-survival]

Cool content!

[@411Outdoors]

Thanks a million my friend

[@ShieldMaiden666]

Psa i saw from another channel. Carry an eyelet screw with you and the spear can be assembled without a screwdriver

[@badas45]

Add to cart

[@fustercluck2460]

Might I suggest that as far as self defense goes against wild animals, to try and fashion a cross bar prevent the animal from "running up" the spear

[@411Outdoors]

Very nice suggestion!

[@brr8888]

13.59 at Midway right now

[@411Outdoors]

They are awesome

[@niklashall5969]

IM GETTING ONE IMMEDIATELY

[@niklashall5969]

I got one for $50 Australian that's like $30 USD.

[@rikidozan553]

It is a pity that the fire steel is rediculously small.

[@toomuch9762]

Yes the spear was the ultimate battlefield weapon. Pair it with a shield and your basically untouchable in a one on one battle with any other weapon. Apart from a gun obviously 🤣

[@411Outdoors]

💯👍🙂

[@ricksmith5678]

Never throw at aggressive animal u miss u die

[@411Outdoors]

Great tip!

[@Eisenbahnpatrouille]

Watch JoeX

[@411Outdoors]

Yeah ole Joe beats these things to death more than anyone. I really enjoy his channel. The only thing I would say is some tests go by that of reasonable use