I have been waiting for this day. The reminder notification has been clicked, and now I wait patiently. And yet, the thumbnail stares back into me, with a kind indifference that I cannot tell is infatuation, or pity. I begin to day dream of the pithy and sarcastic remarks that will be made in the video, but I cannot truly guess the genius. Before I know it hours have gone by, and yet the same pictures stares at me, unmoving, unblinking, and immortal. Look upon this thumbnail ye mighty, and despair! Then I realized I have law school finals this coming week so I have to study. But looking forward to the vid Advanced Knife Bro! I'm a new subscriber and have been watching a ton of your previous videos!

Sometimes you just need to do it, you know?

"Real knives of course, are measured in feet." Advanced Knife Bro, 2019 A suiting epitaph for Jim.

Looks like a great edc knife.

"How big a bowie is too big?" *laughs in texan*

I don't know why but I'm going thru some "cowboy" phase in my early twenties. I want a Bowie, A Ruger Vaquero, A Henry Rifle, so I've been looking into reviews cause I simply want the best, and thank you for the review of this beauty of a Bowie. It's going into my cart after seeing the beating it took in this video

Reminder on, dry humor set to max. Let's go!

If you don't fight a bear to the death it's not a real test.

If this knife lasts as long and works as hard as my Western W49 I bought in Lander, Wyoming in 1984, then you've got a real gem, my friend! That knife has been with me on many a hunt for elk, deer, antelope and even a few coyotes. I didn't chop much wood with it, as I always had my hatchet with me, but that blade can hold an edge longer than any of my other knives. God bless!

I can't remember who said it but I heard a quote I liked that went that the bowie wasn't really good for processing wood, but was great was for processing people.

I'm giddy with meat shoe anticipation

This is my first time watching one of your videos and I must say its a refreshing take on all the stale knife vids on KZfaq. You Sir are informative and entertaining. Good job....you got a new sub in me. 👍

That's the the most amusing knife review I have ever seen! The graven image of Lynn...refreshing humor.

Man, I was waiting for that Lynn Thompson image to spring into action like a Monty Python animation, all singing and dancing while stabbing monsters with its enormous blade...

Just got an original w49 Bowie with near perfect condition sheath. A truly awesome knife.

I think Lynn is AKB's uncle. I've seen AKB do some pretty fancy Filipino footwork.

I have 2 Western W49 and what used to be a $50 dollar knife is now a $300 (or more) collector blade . My Cold Steel bowie arrived 2 months ago and after almost completely removing the top guard - greatly reducing the bottom guard and milling a choil = One heck of a good knife for the outdoors or self defense . Thanks for your video Bro .

When Lynn Thompson makes a production knife model just for you: Advanced Knife Bro

Hope your move goes well and your father in law doesn't judge you too harshly for going out in the woods by yourself to chop on wood with a knife that looks like it came straight out of red dead redemption

Alas! I am so woke now. The Lynn vibes hit me right in the feels. Everytime I baton a log, I will sing his praise.

My all time favorite video my man!! May Lynn richly bless you!!

Dude, your review was so loaded with dry, spot on humor I kept laughing out loud, bravo sir, very funny and great review at the same time, love the look and design of this new Cold Steel, definitely on my to get list, cheers.

I should buy one of these as it allows for preservation of my real Western W49 m, painstakingly restored to brilliant mirror/brass/rosewood glory. But it's so damn good at Bowie knife chores! Original W49 are not 16 inches or hollow grind. Still a great blade it appears. So I can add this model to my buy list, because I love owning many big awesome knives & this is far from my biggest.

I would totally buy one of these if I didn't already own an old Western W49. I also have one of those Trailmasters, very good knife as well but I favor my W49, it's a very comfy knife to wield plus it just looks great.

In awe with the size of this lad. Absolute unit!

GREATEST BIG WILLY STYLE TRIBUTE EVER!!! THANK YOU LYNN!!!

I had to wait to watch this one. Mom said I had to do my chores before KZfaq. Her basement. Her rules.

Lynn has smiled upon thee, a Western Bowie from the Far East in its natural habitat (Adventureland, Disneyland CA). Well done!

Man, your commentary is funny.... but the graven image of LT had me laughing till the tears started leaking on my naked carbon steel...

I have the western Bowie from my grandpa and it’s a great knife! I also have the Ontario marine raider which I modified by taking the coating off the blade and grinding the top part of the guard off. It’s also a great blade!

Great to have your reviews back, always a treat!

I didn't go to church this week, but I did watch the video until the end

I have a 1970s w49B version that I've had and used heavily sense I bought it from brand new when I was a kid. I carried it during my military time and it still holds an edge. It's seen its share of hard use, the blade is slightly pitted from me painting it flat black (during military) I've sense polished it out the original sheath unfortunately got moldy from the many times being submerged and rained on while being on my hip in the service. Even with being oiled up during a couple of year storage, so looking for a replacement sheath for it. Anyway it's always been my go to for camping, military, and general use and is always close by lol. Mines closing in on 50 years old and still gets that holy crap that's a big blade when I show it to someone new to me and share some of its stories and where it's been with me on my adventures. It's patina and hard use are what give it that look. The handle is perfect for my big hands and the weight is what makes it so useful. Other blades have been added but this is still my favorite.

Crossguard on mine loosened after chopping . I took off my handles it was welded but the weld cracked . I used jbweld put it back together no problem since fixing it the jb will hold forever they are all going to need it done wasn't done right when made I may even solder it like Randall does later using low temp solder on the outside just for looks the jb will hold by itself I'm sure

Your wonderfully dry Croatian humour carries well, great vid. Please include some images of your village in the next vid. Cheers

I saw an image of that knife on my toast this morning!

My cross guard is/was brazed on. I know this because I took everything apart so as to hot blu it. Reassembled, I shall send it out to have Veff serrations added, resharpened. I like to make sure my mods cost more than the blade but in my defense, I’m a veteran with it’s and most people don’t give me a hard time about it. 👍🏼

Wacking against hard wood. Brings the 13 year old out of all of us.

The perfect birthday gift tomorrow. Advancedknifebro video.!

I own one. It's one of those things you don't believe until you actually hold it.👍

Best review I've ever seen

Okay, I'll wait.

Darn good review and I enjoyed the cynical humor. Subscribed. I'm watching eBay auctions for a nice vintage W49, but it wouldn't hurt to own one of these, too.

The wobbly guard on your Ontario is easy to fix: jam a toothpick as far in as you can between the guard & handle, then snap it off & snip off any excess. If it still wobbles, repeat on the opposite side. Works like a charm.

Just ordered one Tuesday, should be here tomorrow. I’m excited to get it. My uncle always had a big bowie that looked just like that on his hip.

The narration was worth the view alone!

Can't wait to watch this dude whack wood at the same time as other dudes. Very advanced KZfaq bro!

I wanted to comment on this video. But can’t compete with the funny, witty remarks. Damn I suck... lol but at least I got to comment. Keep emm coming man. Love the videos and the comments.

Praise Lynn for this AKBro video we are about to receive.

"Im sure they regret letting me marry their daughter, which brings up this knife..." Thats it, im subbing.

When the AKB gets to hackin'... there's No Quit In Him! Gotta love that!

Who knew wood chopping by a babbling brook could be so relaxing? Go with Lynn, AKB

Thanks for the preview of yet to come.... keepem coming

Cold steels Bowie is spitting image of my dad's Bowie.

"I'm sure they regret letting me marry their daughter which brings up this this knife". That seamless segue was amazing.

I wanna get that knife and put a good old gun blue on it. I think it would look gorgeous!

I have a Western W49 Bowie, dated 1984, so was made in Boulder, Colorado. I believe that was the last yaer. I'm not sure of the steel, but its a good knife. Bought it in 86, I think. But I carried it with me when hiking in Yellowstone in 91 and 95. Good thing to have on your belt. As for the loose guard. Get Super Glue with the fine tip, enough said. Would I ever get the Cold Steel Wild West Bowie. Don't think I will my W49 might get jealous.

Love the knife but hate the cross guard so I think when I get mine it will have a date with a hacksaw and a set of files to make it more like the Marine raider.

The Messiah Thompson would be proud.

I've actually got a Western Bowie knife. Made in Boulder Colorado USA. Made before the Vietnam war era. I carry it everyday. I'm a Texan.

Have owned a W49 since 1972. Have had a loose guard since 1972. Annoying but no looser in 50 years... Keep choppin'

Damn I want the video now

Suffering from some serious withdrawal symptoms here Mr. Knifebro. Any chance???

Disliked the knife, but love the typical sarcasm. Torn? Well, I should think so. Nice to see a vid from Cali, where that very knife will probably be illegal to own, if not already, due to its high potential for a possible large capacity magazine and threatening demeanor.

I saw that you were doing a Premiere. I expected you to come out on a red carpet and pose for pictures with the Bowie. Waiting...hoping.

"which brings up this knife..." Lmao. Great video! I watch them all.

Lynn is just one of a kind

Praise the Lynn!

I think the brass guard loosened itself in anticipation of knowing that Advanced Knife Bro was going to pound on it anyways with his baton stick, so it just threw in the towel and said what the hell..it's inevitable at this point, so we might as well loosen now, and maybe that will allow it to soften the shock from the coming repeated blows. Oh,..btw..I have a TrailMaster... I thought about loaning it to you to check out, but it groveled at my feet, begging and crying..please no..can't you see there is still some life left in that baton stick of his? I felt sorry for it, and put it back in the nice safe dark closet it likes to hide in. Sorry Bro. I'm weak, what can I say?

I bought mine in1972 ..gret knife...little rusty and black now...when i put it in the sheath last year i missed! 10 stitchs on my thigh...fuck i was drunk...stiched it my self..no pain....great vidio son.

"Tang Deep" ...Yup, just found me some new man slang

"real knives are measured in feet" made me spit out water.

Having withdrawals now, hope all is well !!!

AKB shows us a picture of Lynn and is batoning wood, while a stream is gently flowing in the backround...he finally reached ASMR level!

Ur funny and keep whacking that log I love your intros and everything u stand for. Keep up the good work i love ur chopping and talking skills

Holy Lynnesus Batman...

Having been a big fan of his music all these years I'm surprised that his first knife design turned out so ... traditional?

A good ol Bowie knife and a 10 mm pistol to go into the woods at any time...GREAT REVIEW.

Looks great! While a touch bigger and not quite as elegant in the lines as the W49 it's certainly a worthy homage!

Lol 😂 your channel always brings a smile to my face

A loose cross guard is a deal breaker. How am I supposed to repel boarders from my front porch with this?! I guess I'll go with the Bark River Shining Mountain Bowie! Not because it sounds like a Dio song, but because it's an absolute beast. Great video guy, as usual. ;)

Considering buying one for my birthday

As usual, as good as knife reviews get. Also, excellent Benchmade comment.

Speaking of the key word “ asshole “, or “ assholes “ i should say , I see that you have about 28 / 29 of them ( the holes that gave this vid a thumbs down I am referring to ). This vid is great !!! So great that I just subscribed!! I know the feeling haha- My In laws just shake their heads when they see 15 boxes of knives lying around the house . PS- Be careful with that Cold Steel Trailmaster San Mai - I missed the sheath cause I wasn’t paying attention and almost lost my middle finger .

The Jesus with a Bowie made me laugh out loud! 😂

Cannot wait

Cold Steel is the King of Blades and Edge Things !

Dude Lynn's open eye is on your thigh when you're battoning. #hesalwayswatching

I enjoyed this video and I strongly enjoy your humor. I planned to purchase the 499 but I have come to the decision to get both the 499 and the Marine Raider as well.

I love your videos you give me a great honest opinion on how you feel about your knifes

I already used mine to kill a saltwater croc. I can certainly say it held up well.

Hahaha! Lynns long flowing locks and Christlike demeanor. Awesome! Great vid bro, keep them coming.

Coincidentally, Bowie is Gaelic for “mother-in-law slayer.”

Cold Steel is in the House with the Wild West Bowie. The Trailmaster is a most Advanced Knife Bro. you got to get on board Especially in 01Tool Steel.

Bro sick fades you need to do a denim review

I have an original W49. Fantastic knife. As per your chopping that tree branch yeah it will do that okay. I have a Tora Blades Sirupate that will go through that tree branch more efficiently in less than half the time .You batoning with that Cold Steel Bowie knock off was painful to watch. Still a cool entertaining big knife video flick.

Imagine walking up on akb right now and he just looks up at you sweating and says " oh hey, I'm new in the neighbourhood" lol. Oh and that the best ending to anything ever.

The Bark River V44 is coming up again later this year, and having been lucky enough to hold one in a store, you should get one if you can. It's so well balanced that it feels uncannily light and fast for its size.

I wanna to see the new Leatherman review!

Sounds like a countdown to mayhem. The things I could do at a Walmart with that thing.