I agree with you on the sharpened clip. My husband just had his Bowie worked on by Bill Bagwell. Razor primary, very sharp clip and the tip sharpened and radiused. Both Bill Bagwell and James A. Keating focus on that back cut when it comes to the Combat Bowie. "Bowie Basics" and "The Deadly Back Cut" are two must watch DVDs if you are a Combat Bowie person.

I'm gonna buy myself one for Christmas. A Frontier Bowie reminds me of a cut down saber. Lol I already own Cold Steel knives. OSS in AUS-8, Recon Tanto in 3V and some other models. I have absolutely no complaints about Cold Steel. For your money there the best production knives on the market. As long as Lynn Thompson is alive they'll always be in business.

I have always loved daggers and knives! They are great when there are pranksters on your roof! It was great to hear the detail of the bowie in your video!

Hey Man, I just ordered this knife today and your honest and unbiased review had a lot to do with that. Thanks:)

This review was really short, a much more in-depth video discussing this bowie and many others will follow shortly, stay tuned!

P.S. By the way, the price on these at Cold Steel Special Projects is now $159.99 - not too bad compared to some of the large bowies out there!

Great Review! Love to see the reviews on your other Cold steel Bowies!!

Thanks for all the info . Nice to see another Bagwell fan . I met him in 1979 - A most interesting character . Good video and My respect .

MrRugercat45 First of all thank for sharing. Its great to see someone holding the moving the blade instead of static pictures. One thing I would like to clarify is the subject of the sharpen clip of the Bowie Knife. I have done a lot of research on the Bowie knife and the sharpen "clip" depends of if you talking about the popular Bowie knife concept, which is what Cold Steel executed here, or the knives that Jim and Rezin most likely carried. The one that Jim carried at the famous Vidalia Sandbar Fight most likely did not have a sharpen clip or swedge because it most likely did not have a swedge at all. In fact it most likely did not have a S guard because it most likely did have a guard either. Eye witness accounts describe the knife Jim used as a "Large butcher knife. and his brother Rezin stated "The length of the blade was nine and one-quarters inches, its width one and one-half inches, single edged and not curved" with a 9 1/2 blade". Butcher knives don't have swedges, clips or guards. Another account was that his brother, Rezin, gave a knife to Jim because he expected trouble from some recent issues Jim had with the Major and his gang. Rezin Knife differently did not have a clip or S guards so if it was his it does not fit the "Bowie Knife" as we think of it. There are accounts that Jim modified his knife but it more likely if he ever carried a knife with a clip and S guard, it was one that was made for him as modifying a Schively/Perkins, Searles/Fowler or Edwin Forrest knife to what we think of a Bowie Knife would be very difficult as the handle is in the wrong location for a guard and cutting the famous "clip" would have most likely cause the tip to snap. Now why Cold Steel does not sharpen the "clip" ... it a liability to them on I knife of that size a weight, it would increase cost, some states consider that a double edged weapon and thus it is illegal, and frankly it hard to get a keen edge on a swedge with that blade thickness. I have a Cold Steel R1 which is much thinner and I had the swedge sharpened and resharpen it myself... it not razor sharp for sure. Even at that I have to watch who I handle the R1 now.If you want that feature on you knife then I believe Cold Steel harden the clip to allow you to do that. Again thank for sharing and I hope this helps.

Yes, I have the Natchez, the Laredo, Trailmaster, 1917 Frontier and the Bush Ranger bowies, actually. The Natchez is far more balanced feeling to me, not sure which is heavier but this 1917 feels more "blade heavy" to me and isn't as quick on the recovery as the Natchez or Laredo. How is your Natchez customized? Yeah, I sure will check your vids out. I have more Bowie knife videos coming, some on some knife combat, some history, some reviews of some of my bowies. Check out my newest video, EDC knife evaluation (it may not have a thumbnail yet) it's over an hour long, but at the end I show a new antique bowie I got yesterday (my first antique bowie!)

They don't have the clip sharpened because in some states there are laws against carrying bouble edged blades. A lot of these laws are really, really old (some go all the way back to the 1830's) and were actually originally put in place to deal with Bowie ownership and duels.

If you sharpen the back of the clip it makes it illegal to sell in some states. That would be considered a short sword to go along with the 1917 cutlass.

first off i really appreciate your review. My favorite one of this knife so far. Friendly quick tip, don't film with light shining into the camera. If you had done this video with the window at your front and behind the camera; video quality would improve drastically. Lighting ting is everything in film. (or uber expensive cameras).

One,Yes, it is made in India, by Windlass steel, a well known maker of knives and swords, they in turn are under contract to Cold Steel to make this knife. Two, in many states sharpening the false edge or swedge is illegal, check your local laws. Three, if you want it sharpened, do it yourself. I will be receiving mine tomorrow. My biggest beef with this knife is the blue paint Cold Steel uses on it. And yes, it is paint. There are video's on KZfaq showing people removing said paint. Interesting note. Jim Bowie was not a big man, and he used the knife quite effectively. The Bowie is not a finesse type of fighting knife, its a hack and slash, so let the weight work for you. P.S. If you pulled that knife on some one coming at you, more then likely they out turn around and run away.

+MrRugercat45 ALL accounts of the knife fight on the sandbar, indicate heinous damage by UNSHARPENED back swedge. Also, the Bowie is the ONLY BLADE ONTHE FACE OF THE EARTH, DESIGNED FOR HUMAN HAND, (THE BACKSWEGE) isnt just a clip point, it is modeled after the keel of the palm, specifically or throwing.

Im always amazed how a piece of paper with certificate printed on it is held in such high esteem...and from India no less. lol

I really enjoyed that review. I've had my eye on that verry knife for ... Well soon as it came out I geuss and if and when I can afford it I want to try and get one. I'm like you I'm not planning on a knife fight tho I geuss nobody is but your about my size. I'm 5. 6 and 175 pounds boots and all and that bugged me growing up till an old deputy sheriff told me it's not your size it's the man that's willing and the only person you have to be bigger than is yourself I subbed to your Chanel and like your videos. Thanks. Garry

Nice review! I'm fairly new to video reviews myself. Keep up the good work. This knife would look way better with a coffin style handle. I also wish CS used something other than 1055.

I'm so excited I just found this brand new on eBay for $65 I've been wanting a really good Bowie with a hardcore scabbard ever since I saw the knife Jane carried on the TV series Firefly

Veryy knowledgeable. I like your style.

I know this is an old review - in case someone didn't mention it yet. I am sure the reason they don't sharpen the back is because in some states it is against the law to have a double bladed knife.

Thank you for your review. Good luck with your Youtubing. Wish you the best.

What does first quality mean? Is that why I see knives for 200$ and the same knife for 120$?

After owning1 for some time I thank the handle screws need improvement they're low quality material that can rust.But overall it a well made and design Weapon.

Yes, I missed the 80 buck seconds. I want one to play with and do some modifications to. I.e., make one similar to the Bart Moore example.

Very good information. I thought these were made in China. I'm glad to see that they are made to high standards... But, I still want American CPM 3V or 1095HC Cro-Van or 1095HC Spring Steel, instead of 1055 Mid-Carbon Spring Steel... But, all in all, this is a beautiful blade...

Nice knife have you had a chance to put it to good use,or is it just for collection. It looks tough as the Old West.

Any chance you could do a quick video with the handle removed? I would like to see if it would be possible to make a custom handle. Thanks.

Keep it up!

Is it made of stainless steel?

Allergies and being " stopped up"(assume you meant constipated) must suck pretty bad. Great knife!

It's called a false edge it not ment to be Sharpe only the blade. And also it's not a fighting knife!

steel is 1085 in 2016, 1095 in 2014, not 1055.

no, it's made of 1055 carbon steel - much tougher and better.

The reason why you don't want to sharpen the top portion of the clip is it will reduce the strength of the point.

It's a good looking knife but it's not perfect,it's mostly a weapon not a camp or survival tool,it's a collectable historic style knife aka Weapon.

Never sharpen the clip of a BOWIE, EVER.

Go for it catscratchfever i dont mind mine being less than the sharpest--its a bonebreaker