Personally I believe skills matter more then the tool. The fact you could make it work shows. Still that's a very cool knife. My inner child will always love that movie.
I have a few large knives like that. While they are fun to play around with, I have found that a Buck Special 119 with a 6" blade gives me a perfect compromise of big knife/small knife uses and is about the perfect all around length...
I just wondered about how hunting In Malaysia was , since i have a book called «Hunters of Man «, by Captain John Brandt , he writes much about the dangerous game hunt In Asia , and unknown areas also mentioned . Quite fascinating book
I like big knives, love 8-12" knives, really good for food prep but for carving stuff from wood a 4-5" knife is much more practical. You just have much better control over the cut and it's far less tiring. Blade width is also a factor, if the lade is too wide or not wide enough for the size it's a bit cumbersome.
I believe the buie knife or bowie knife is like a fictional character. A knife mythically carried by mountain men or pioneers who used the knife for hunting and self defense. In reality real mountain men and pioneers carried knives more resembling a kitchen knife. With that said, I am certain a buie or bowie knife can do what most large knives can do if it is made with quality steel and sharpened well.
@@iamalaser4185 i have no doubt these style of knives were carried for self defense. But for actual woodland survival, these knives are poorly designed for skinning and gutting.
That's just a fun knife for a collection to pull out for your friends to go ahhhh😅 I have been working on a good three knife system so far I like my bk2 for one cause it is dam near indestructible trying to fine a good parang that won't bust my pocket
Condor KNT makes some good machete, or parang. It’s really hard to get a Malaysian made parang out due to the laws and regulations here. So your best bet might be them.
The Bowie Knife is a hunting/fighting knife. Can you do bushcraft with it ? Sure, but why would you want to. There are better options. I have several for hunting and skinning my catch. I have 3 dedicated Bowie knives for combat fighting.
Thanks for your comment. I personally would not bushcraft with it but the point of the video is to explore if it was practical for anyone who was considering it. Thanks!
@@urbanknifeguy I agree, you can, but there are better options. If someone is dead set on using a Bowie knife, then I recommend a midsize Bowie knife, what some would call a Baby Bowie. Bear and Son comes to mind with their Baby Bowie. It's full tang construction, smaller blade, and lighter weight, lends itself well to Bushcraft tasks. The Buck 119 special, the KABAR Marine Hunting knife. All good choices. So sure, use a midsize before going with a full size monster blade. Your wrist and hand will thank you.
And I love my bucks my strait 110 I use to process food and my general is my big knife ,a good machiti is always helpful but I tend to like them a little longer cause me like crocodile dundee I don't like snakes lol😅
791g! Wow, the Cold Steel Marauder ( a much better substitute, particularly in the jungle as a fighting knife, but I am sure you know that) is 495g! You could dual wield for about the same weight!
A hollow grind on such a steep bevel? It is a wall hanger. Pakistan knives are known for having spindly tangs on large knives. You said the sracked leather handle was degrading already? You were pointing to the middle of the grip. . . The non tourist trap parang caught my attention though.
I've no doubt most Pakistan large blades are wall hangers and cannot stand up to long term hand use. Yes, the leather is 100% degrading or had defects upon installation. The parang is my main Jungle big blade. I've done a video on it here ua-cam.com/video/_frGQImZsUw/v-deo.htmlsi=-zfmH3Z0TNU90oII Thanks for watching!
I stopped buying Pakistani made knives. I can never get a good working edge on the steel. I think it’s the bad heat treatment they get. They always look cool, but I’ve also found the craftsmanship to not be consistent either. If I was gonna get a Bowie knife, especially for outdoor knife, it would have to be full tang. Try a rough Ryder highland Bowie, the newer ones are full tang and it’s like $40. Thanks for sharing
@@neilbowers5936 yeah you never quite know what you’re getting sometimes, glad your Bowie is nice. I have a couple decent Pakistani knives, after fiddling with them and stuff. They’re all mostly hand made, so I guess it just depends on the hands that built that particular knife. That’s kinda what I’m talking about in relation to consistency. I have a bullet knife, stockman, the small 2.75 closed. And it’s built like a tank, great walk am talk, and a carbon steel that already had a nice patina on it when I got it. So I looked around and bought another bullet, and it sucks. That’s happened a few times. So it’s awesome you got a good one, wish they all were.
In conclusion.... buy a bag of disposable thriftstore/garage sale kitchen knives for just a few dollars each and learn how to sharpen knives. If you want to process wood then bring a bow saw, a hatchet, an axe, branch lopers, a chain saw etc. You can even simply collect deadwood. You could probably just roll dead trees into a modest sized hole and burn them whole. No need for a little fire of cute split logs. I think i even saw a guy burn a stump and it burned hot for days. Just make sure the pit is deep enough to hold large tree limbs and broken tree trunks.
@christopheranderson2769 In general, I completely agree that learning to use a knife and how to maintain/ sharpen is critical and will get you much further. Also agree that wood processing should be done with the right took like a saw or parang. In my environment, the wood needs to be processed almost all the time due to the damp and humid conditions. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I suspect that the tang, all the way up to the pommel is wider. It was just necked down to go through the pommel. I will never buy one. Too cheaply made.
I know this isn't a popular opinion in American circles... but the bowie knife SUCKS as a survival/bushcraft/hunting blade. It's primarily a weapon.... and a very effective weapon in trained and experienced hands that could still be easily concealed under a jacket under your armpit. But it's not the best woods blade. This is why, historically, it was always paired with a tomahawk, which also is primarily a weapon, but a much better secondary woods tool. Actual pioneers and settlers on the American frontier that needed to do actual woods work, and not fighting, brought along their smaller knives and full size axes on horses and wagons. If long distance travel was the goal with very little need for chopping and processing large amounts of wood, it was the tomahawk, bowie (or similar large blade), and rifle. Jack knife for the small stuff and dressing game. For an actual useful large blade that's more equally decent for both fighting and woods work... look into blades like Nepali made khukuris or some style of machete. I find a large Khukuri (or medium length machete), plus a small tomahawk for heavier chopping and splitting is a great combo. Add in a small folding knife. All that said, we do have a true story of an escaped Native woman who had to survive an entire winter hiding in the mountains. All she had on her was the clothes on her back, a wool blanket, and a large bowie. She made it through with her grit and woods knowledge and experience. It is possible! (Keep in mind, back then, bowie style blades were much beefier, made from softer, more forgiving steel, many times even larger.... so basically thick machetes).
@@urbanknifeguy I don't know how to add a picture or I would. Mine does not have a stacked handle. It horn of some kind ( probably actually plastic) with a few stacks in the middle. Mine also has a wider blade and it much more rounded under the clip point and the tip turns up slightly even with the spine.
@neilbowers5936 ok Thanks for the description! The original movie knife does have a stacked leather handle. But I'm sure there have been different variations over time.
Pakistani Bowie knife. Why does this make me laugh? The design does not seem very useful unless it is for self defence which I have no experience in. How is the balance?
Personally I believe skills matter more then the tool. The fact you could make it work shows.
Still that's a very cool knife. My inner child will always love that movie.
I have a few large knives like that. While they are fun to play around with, I have found that a Buck Special 119 with a 6" blade gives me a perfect compromise of big knife/small knife uses and is about the perfect all around length...
I just wondered about how hunting In Malaysia was , since i have a book called «Hunters of Man «, by Captain John Brandt , he writes much about the dangerous game hunt In Asia , and unknown areas also mentioned . Quite fascinating book
I like big knives, love 8-12" knives, really good for food prep but for carving stuff from wood a 4-5" knife is much more practical. You just have much better control over the cut and it's far less tiring. Blade width is also a factor, if the lade is too wide or not wide enough for the size it's a bit cumbersome.
where did you get it from please? The link is for an entirely different knife. Thanks
Unfortunately, they don't have all their Knives displayed. Contact them and show them the video and ask them for it. Hope that helps.
I believe the buie knife or bowie knife is like a fictional character. A knife mythically carried by mountain men or pioneers who used the knife for hunting and self defense. In reality real mountain men and pioneers carried knives more resembling a kitchen knife. With that said, I am certain a buie or bowie knife can do what most large knives can do if it is made with quality steel and sharpened well.
A quick google would tell you they were quite popular in America in the 1800's
Named after Jim bowie, died at the Alamo. Real person, real knife.
@@iamalaser4185 i have no doubt these style of knives were carried for self defense. But for actual woodland survival, these knives are poorly designed for skinning and gutting.
@@byronmartinez8192 the real Jim Bowie knife resemble more of a butcher knife than the knife in this video.
@@byronmartinez8192 ua-cam.com/video/eaamlIHTF6M/v-deo.htmlsi=UM_n-RK-PrC45Bq2
That's just a fun knife for a collection to pull out for your friends to go ahhhh😅 I have been working on a good three knife system so far I like my bk2 for one cause it is dam near indestructible trying to fine a good parang that won't bust my pocket
Condor KNT makes some good machete, or parang. It’s really hard to get a Malaysian made parang out due to the laws and regulations here. So your best bet might be them.
...THAT'S a knoife!😊
The Bowie Knife is a hunting/fighting knife. Can you do bushcraft with it ? Sure, but why would you want to. There are better options. I have several for hunting and skinning my catch. I have 3 dedicated Bowie knives for combat fighting.
Thanks for your comment. I personally would not bushcraft with it but the point of the video is to explore if it was practical for anyone who was considering it. Thanks!
@@urbanknifeguy I agree, you can, but there are better options. If someone is dead set on using a Bowie knife, then I recommend a midsize Bowie knife, what some would call a Baby Bowie. Bear and Son comes to mind with their Baby Bowie. It's full tang construction, smaller blade, and lighter weight, lends itself well to Bushcraft tasks. The Buck 119 special, the KABAR Marine Hunting knife. All good choices. So sure, use a midsize before going with a full size monster blade. Your wrist and hand will thank you.
And I love my bucks my strait 110 I use to process food and my general is my big knife ,a good machiti is always helpful but I tend to like them a little longer cause me like crocodile dundee I don't like snakes lol😅
The maker put a groove only on one side of the blade??
Yes. Having a fuller on only one side of the blade is not uncommon but the original Knife has it on both sides. So this replica is not 100% accurate.
791g! Wow, the Cold Steel Marauder ( a much better substitute, particularly in the jungle as a fighting knife, but I am sure you know that) is 495g! You could dual wield for about the same weight!
@dansharpe2364 For sure that is a much better knife in many ways. Thanks for watching!
A hollow grind on such a steep bevel? It is a wall hanger. Pakistan knives are known for having spindly tangs on large knives. You said the sracked leather handle was degrading already? You were pointing to the middle of the grip. . .
The non tourist trap parang caught my attention though.
I've no doubt most Pakistan large blades are wall hangers and cannot stand up to long term hand use.
Yes, the leather is 100% degrading or had defects upon installation.
The parang is my main Jungle big blade. I've done a video on it here ua-cam.com/video/_frGQImZsUw/v-deo.htmlsi=-zfmH3Z0TNU90oII
Thanks for watching!
I stopped buying Pakistani made knives. I can never get a good working edge on the steel. I think it’s the bad heat treatment they get. They always look cool, but I’ve also found the craftsmanship to not be consistent either. If I was gonna get a Bowie knife, especially for outdoor knife, it would have to be full tang. Try a rough Ryder highland Bowie, the newer ones are full tang and it’s like $40. Thanks for sharing
I got the timber rattlers Western outlaw Bowie, And it is pretty nice. it is probably the best product from Pakistan.
@@neilbowers5936 yeah you never quite know what you’re getting sometimes, glad your Bowie is nice. I have a couple decent Pakistani knives, after fiddling with them and stuff. They’re all mostly hand made, so I guess it just depends on the hands that built that particular knife. That’s kinda what I’m talking about in relation to consistency. I have a bullet knife, stockman, the small 2.75 closed. And it’s built like a tank, great walk am talk, and a carbon steel that already had a nice patina on it when I got it. So I looked around and bought another bullet, and it sucks. That’s happened a few times. So it’s awesome you got a good one, wish they all were.
@@JoelPerri7777 a lot of the big brand names from all over seem to be hit and miss these days.
In conclusion.... buy a bag of disposable thriftstore/garage sale kitchen knives for just a few dollars each and learn how to sharpen knives. If you want to process wood then bring a bow saw, a hatchet, an axe, branch lopers, a chain saw etc. You can even simply collect deadwood. You could probably just roll dead trees into a modest sized hole and burn them whole. No need for a little fire of cute split logs. I think i even saw a guy burn a stump and it burned hot for days. Just make sure the pit is deep enough to hold large tree limbs and broken tree trunks.
@christopheranderson2769 In general, I completely agree that learning to use a knife and how to maintain/ sharpen is critical and will get you much further. Also agree that wood processing should be done with the right took like a saw or parang. In my environment, the wood needs to be processed almost all the time due to the damp and humid conditions. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I suspect that the tang, all the way up to the pommel is wider. It was just necked down to go through the pommel. I will never buy one. Too cheaply made.
That's very likely too. Thanks for your input!
I know this isn't a popular opinion in American circles... but the bowie knife SUCKS as a survival/bushcraft/hunting blade.
It's primarily a weapon.... and a very effective weapon in trained and experienced hands that could still be easily concealed under a jacket under your armpit. But it's not the best woods blade. This is why, historically, it was always paired with a tomahawk, which also is primarily a weapon, but a much better secondary woods tool.
Actual pioneers and settlers on the American frontier that needed to do actual woods work, and not fighting, brought along their smaller knives and full size axes on horses and wagons.
If long distance travel was the goal with very little need for chopping and processing large amounts of wood, it was the tomahawk, bowie (or similar large blade), and rifle. Jack knife for the small stuff and dressing game.
For an actual useful large blade that's more equally decent for both fighting and woods work... look into blades like Nepali made khukuris or some style of machete.
I find a large Khukuri (or medium length machete), plus a small tomahawk for heavier chopping and splitting is a great combo. Add in a small folding knife.
All that said, we do have a true story of an escaped Native woman who had to survive an entire winter hiding in the mountains. All she had on her was the clothes on her back, a wool blanket, and a large bowie. She made it through with her grit and woods knowledge and experience. It is possible! (Keep in mind, back then, bowie style blades were much beefier, made from softer, more forgiving steel, many times even larger.... so basically thick machetes).
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My Dundee knife looks nothing like that one.
How does it look like?
@@urbanknifeguy I don't know how to add a picture or I would. Mine does not have a stacked handle. It horn of some kind ( probably actually plastic) with a few stacks in the middle. Mine also has a wider blade and it much more rounded under the clip point and the tip turns up slightly even with the spine.
@neilbowers5936 ok Thanks for the description! The original movie knife does have a stacked leather handle. But I'm sure there have been different variations over time.
@@urbanknifeguy I got mine from Amazon and it also is D2
That's a EDC knife for Texans. I'll take a 12 inch machete instead.
@@guadalupeskitchen3734 haha
Pakistani Bowie knife. Why does this make me laugh? The design does not seem very useful unless it is for self defence which I have no experience in. How is the balance?