Just bought one of these with the stag handle....l used to be an 1800s living history Texas Ranger reenactor and these Sheffield Bowie's are historically accurate for that time period.....I'll be getting a different sheath though....nice review!
Hi Matt, love your videos. I find them very informative and you seem well informed on every blade you hold as well as its history. Thankyou. I have a sheffield bowie nearly identical to the one you show here. the right side, holding the knife in your right hand with the edge facing away, says HBO sheffield england. The left side, yada, yada, yada, says Premier lifetime. the shieth, scabbard, for mine is a nice dark brown leather, double stiched, with an elegent yet simple brass button type closure with the retaining strap coming from behind and over the top or thumb guard. it truly is a sweet piece, and holds a special place in my collection.this was my second camp knife. First was a cheap wannabe bowie. I bought my sheffield bowie in windsor ontario canada.yay.I bought it in 1975. Took it on its first camping trip to the great smokey mountains tennessee. been with me ever since. great knife. still rock solid. im rambling sorry. rock on.
Hi Matt, My wife gave me one of these for Christmas as I wanted a Sheffield Bowie. I find it beautiful in its simplicity. The finger grooves are a nice way of identifying the edge side of the blade. A friend gave me a damascus blade stag / bone grip Bowie a couple years ago with a large blade, but for some reason I find the Sheffield more like a life long friend.
I have several Sheffield made knives, one or two being quite old. A notable difference between the older and newer knives is that the tangs on the older ones are distal-tapered; newer blades lack this feature, maybe for reasons of economy?
I've never personally cared for bowie knives as weapons, I'd rather have a kabar or go straight to gladius. The examples you've shown on your channel are all beautiful though, and I've gained an appreciation for their aesthetic the way I have for Japanese swords etc. Thank you. Also, it's great because many of the people I know who love bowie knives and carry them have bloated egos. It will help pop them to know their treasured American or even Confederate icon was often made in England and sold to us, in fact those were some of the very finest. Lolz
I've just inherited one of these exact knives from my dad, who passed away a couple of days ago. Followed your channel for some time Matt... really glad I found this little review at such an emotionally shit time. Made for interesting viewing.
@@scholagladiatoria thank you. The guard needs a good clean, it's very dull at the minute. Any recommendations on a product or method? Needs a good polish.
Hi Matt. An update. My eyes were playing tricks on me. My sheath is single stitched not double. One piece folded, with separate retainer strap secured by rivet at the back, brass button on the front. Thankyou.
I’ve 3 Arthur Wright pocket knives of varying price, but all 3 came blunt. That scabbard reminds me of my Nowell Bowie knife I’ve had since the early 70’s. the knife was great, but the scabbard was horrible! This particular knife was common amongst Scouts in the 80’s. Never particularly respected, but easily obtainable in most camping shops, but never my cup of tea.
I have one of these similar,given to me by a friend,who said that his Dad who worked at the Mars chocolate factory,was issued with one for work,all the supervisors had them,a general purpose working knife.btw the leather sheath is quality as is the blade.The size and balance seems very good for quick grip changes.imho the knife you dont see is the most dangerous.
Good stuff from ScholaG!! enjoy your vids, even the older ones. This one suffers from a flimsy sheath, would have to make one if I was to carry it. A bit small for my tastes but large to be used as a skinning knife. I'd lop of an inch or so from that long handle too..
you mention in another video, the first bowies might have been based on gaucho knives. i have a parang or a barong or whatever it may be with the name jim bowie scratched into it. i emailed traditional filipino weapons with a photo of the knife and was answered and told the guy i thought maybe a descendant had scratched his name into it and found the same thing you said in the other video about the gaucho knife was also said about this knife. it has a brass plate for a pommel but on that brass plate the tang comes through and there is a ball the end of the tang is peened into, i have looked through the antique the vintage the "old" filipino knives swords short swords and cannot find a single one with this little brass ball on it. does anyone know what bowie used before he had his famous knife?
The blade and guard are Bowie. The handle too narrow . Sheath looks like bargain basement . Steel good . Looks like a good youth's knife , or a ladies knife , someone with small hands and a need for a larger blade . Cheers !
I've seen these knives in the past and wondered about them. I was put off buying Sheffield knives many years ago, as they were all a bit naff (I live in the UK and grew up buying Sheffield stuff), with the crap scabbards. The steel was always OK, at least in Carbon. The stainless was pretty awful, too hard and unsharpenable for a kid to do. This Bowie looks pretty good (apart from the throw away scabbard), though too small for my tastes, now. As a kid I'd have loved to have one, though.
Historically, not really. A lot of antique Bowies have 5 or 6 inch blades - I own antique examples of this size. The larger Bowies are more popular with collectors now and hence most modern replicas are on the larger side.
Just bought one of these with the stag handle....l used to be an 1800s living history Texas Ranger reenactor and these Sheffield Bowie's are historically accurate for that time period.....I'll be getting a different sheath though....nice review!
Was someone eating in the background? I think I hear cutlery being used on a plate.
Hi Matt, love your videos. I find them very informative and you seem well informed on every blade you hold as well as its history. Thankyou. I have a sheffield bowie nearly identical to the one you show here. the right side, holding the knife in your right hand with the edge facing away, says HBO sheffield england. The left side, yada, yada, yada, says Premier lifetime. the shieth, scabbard, for mine is a nice dark brown leather, double stiched, with an elegent yet simple brass button type closure with the retaining strap coming from behind and over the top or thumb guard. it truly is a sweet piece, and holds a special place in my collection.this was my second camp knife. First was a cheap wannabe bowie. I bought my sheffield bowie in windsor ontario canada.yay.I bought it in 1975. Took it on its first camping trip to the great smokey mountains tennessee. been with me ever since. great knife. still rock solid. im rambling sorry. rock on.
I love it! It's simple, looks solid and very well made.
Без задника он как будто кастрированный! Столько слов об этом уродце ! Ну это лишнее!
Hi Matt, My wife gave me one of these for Christmas as I wanted a Sheffield Bowie. I find it beautiful in its simplicity. The finger grooves are a nice way of identifying the edge side of the blade. A friend gave me a damascus blade stag / bone grip Bowie a couple years ago with a large blade, but for some reason I find the Sheffield more like a life long friend.
I have several Sheffield made knives, one or two being quite old. A notable difference between the older and newer knives is that the tangs on the older ones are distal-tapered; newer blades lack this feature, maybe for reasons of economy?
I've never personally cared for bowie knives as weapons, I'd rather have a kabar or go straight to gladius. The examples you've shown on your channel are all beautiful though, and I've gained an appreciation for their aesthetic the way I have for Japanese swords etc. Thank you. Also, it's great because many of the people I know who love bowie knives and carry them have bloated egos. It will help pop them to know their treasured American or even Confederate icon was often made in England and sold to us, in fact those were some of the very finest. Lolz
I've just inherited one of these exact knives from my dad, who passed away a couple of days ago.
Followed your channel for some time Matt... really glad I found this little review at such an emotionally shit time. Made for interesting viewing.
Sorry to hear of your loss. Look after the knife.
@@scholagladiatoria thank you.
The guard needs a good clean, it's very dull at the minute. Any recommendations on a product or method? Needs a good polish.
Great review, I'm really liking the new ones. Your opinions are awesome, keep it up :D
Hi Matt. An update. My eyes were playing tricks on me. My sheath is single stitched not double. One piece folded, with separate retainer strap secured by rivet at the back, brass button on the front. Thankyou.
Fourty dollars 7 years ago? 120 now. I should have bought one seven years ago haha
I’ve 3 Arthur Wright pocket knives of varying price, but all 3 came blunt. That scabbard reminds me of my Nowell Bowie knife I’ve had since the early 70’s. the knife was great, but the scabbard was horrible! This particular knife was common amongst Scouts in the 80’s. Never particularly respected, but easily obtainable in most camping shops, but never my cup of tea.
I have one of these similar,given to me by a friend,who said that his Dad who worked at the Mars chocolate factory,was issued with one for work,all the supervisors had them,a general purpose working knife.btw the leather sheath is quality as is the blade.The size and balance seems very good for quick grip changes.imho the knife you dont see is the most dangerous.
Good stuff from ScholaG!! enjoy your vids, even the older ones. This one suffers from a flimsy sheath, would have to make one if I was to carry it. A bit small for my tastes but large to be used as a skinning knife. I'd lop of an inch or so from that long handle too..
I have just looked in on this site, and it is still for sale, I rather fancy this little knife, it looks like it needs protecting! 😊😊😊😊😊
I've got one almost exactly like this but it's got a more decorative handle.
What I would like is this knife & it's 10.5" big brother as a pair!
Sheffield kukri machete any good!? Have they gone to China to make knives?
My favourite knife maker
What is it about Bowie knives that you like so much?
Also, it would be awesome if you could review the Cold Steel Frontier Bowie.
Howjadoo22 If someone sends me one, I will happily review it :-)
Had one of these exactly the same l lost it around 1980, I'd get another if l see one for sale.
you mention in another video, the first bowies might have been based on gaucho knives. i have a parang or a barong or whatever it may be with the name jim bowie scratched into it. i emailed traditional filipino weapons with a photo of the knife and was answered and told the guy i thought maybe a descendant had scratched his name into it and found the same thing you said in the other video about the gaucho knife was also said about this knife. it has a brass plate for a pommel but on that brass plate the tang comes through and there is a ball the end of the tang is peened into, i have looked through the antique the vintage the "old" filipino knives swords short swords and cannot find a single one with this little brass ball on it. does anyone know what bowie used before he had his famous knife?
What a dainty little letter opener!
can you do a video on tomahawks and trench knifes ? please
Needs more Handle for a big hand but it is pretty !😎
Iv meny meny blades just starting on swords! Iv 2 john nowill sheffleld bowies £300+ for both a 15inch and 12inch very nice
I have this knife but it is really quite old
Is that a glass cutting board in the background or a jacket in a washing machine?
That's likely the kitchen table. Sounds like someone is making dinner.
Benjamin Breeg It's the sound of millions of voices crying out in terror, and then suddenly being silenced. That's what it is.
That handle doesn't strike me as substantial enough to give a decent grip. blades purdy though.
what would you recommend for a replacement sheath.
Make your own, it isnt difficult!
The blade and guard are Bowie. The handle too narrow . Sheath looks like bargain basement . Steel good . Looks like a good youth's knife , or a ladies knife , someone with small hands and a need for a larger blade . Cheers !
I've got 2 William Rodgers Bowies. There 5.5 inches only.
There actually very similar in design as yours.
Where as its expensive why not going for titanium as well .
T'wah med in Yorkshire.
I've seen these knives in the past and wondered about them. I was put off buying Sheffield knives many years ago, as they were all a bit naff (I live in the UK and grew up buying Sheffield stuff), with the crap scabbards. The steel was always OK, at least in Carbon. The stainless was pretty awful, too hard and unsharpenable for a kid to do. This Bowie looks pretty good (apart from the throw away scabbard), though too small for my tastes, now. As a kid I'd have loved to have one, though.
I have that one.
6 Inches is not that small, come on... Oh right you mean the knife...
Bowies are usually almost 12" to 13".
Original Bowie:
Specifications Length12-18 inches (30-46 cm)Blade length 5"-12"! inches (13-30 cm)
The sound of fork hitting the plate, when eating, in the background...
Now I got the munchies.. time for breakfast!
its so little for a bowie
Historically, not really. A lot of antique Bowies have 5 or 6 inch blades - I own antique examples of this size. The larger Bowies are more popular with collectors now and hence most modern replicas are on the larger side.
scholagladiatoria cheers thanks for the reply i have a rock creek bison bowie that I love. Very non traditional with a spear point blade.
I have one of these knives. It's alright, nothing special.
It looks like a big steak knife.
I was the 300th like. THIS.. IS.. SCHOLAAAAA!
It's a bit distracting when someone is making or eating dinner in the same room as you're filming a knife review. But, hey, maybe nobody noticed...