First I have to say that watching your knife reviews make me feel relaxed and entertained at the same time just like watching a movie, not only because i am a huge bowie knife collector/lover myself but also because you always show the knives in action, and the pros and cons of each knife, keep up the great work!
I know this is an older video but I'm on a DBAD marathon over here. This is a helpful and informative video. This and your full review of the Gil Hibben Highlander convinced me to finally, after years of overlooking it, to pick one of those up and it has become a fast favorite.
Id like to add for people in gun restricted areas. The assegai short spear from cold steel is good choice for about 40$. Can mount a light on it too. Great stuff Donnie b .
@@DonnieBAllDay ? no to short sword yes to a spear in close combat? $40 is doable for home defense but $65 is not? You arent making sense dude? are you a democrat or something?
@@Imakebootysclap watch your mouth! Don't ever call me a democRAT!! Haha! Short swords and spears are too long for home defense in some types of homes, plus you don't generally have one on you. As for 65 being to much, yes. The edge of the range was 50.
Awesome video DBAD👍🏻Those were some good choices and I like your last and final choice you have inspired me to do a video like this ; I will try to get to it today.
Here's a great suggestion how about a home protection knife for Libarel progressives. It won't come out of the sheath so instead of staying and protecting your family you can just run to the nearest safe space and eat cookies and color in a coloring book LOL just kidding another awesome video Donnie B all-day.
Liberal defense: a whistle with instructions on how to take up a defensive fetal position in the corner as their flat screen TV gets carried out the door.
I have an Old Timer Bowie that I paid $25 for, around 5 years ago. I've used it quite a bit chopping small trees and vines around my place. For a budget option it has been great. It is pretty big, though...Still, I really like the contour of the blade. I would definitely trust it for defense.
Love the channel man I'm from the Bronx but been in good ol Texas since 09 own firearms prior millitary but I love blades for many reasons and I gotta say man I love every video from you love how you keep it real and always honest great content my guy keep up the great work
Yes, the Hibben Highlander most definitely is a wicked fast, sharp AF, big damn knife! Personality I think it's the swiftest blade I've ever wielded. A lightning bolt in the hand. And one that will stay in the hand as well. I own over 100 knives, I do custom work, modified clip points, mirror polish finishing, sharpening, repair, restorations... Also the Hibben Raven & especially Hibben DragonLord (OMG it's wicked) would be quite formidable home defense knives. Thanks Donnie B, great stuff as always.
I love the d guard Bowie knives, when you study HEMA you realize it really helps protect your hands for a possible blade on blade encounter. You also get the benefit of essentially having brass knuckles attached
DBad!!! Still sporting the sheath I sent you for the G4. I saw your folders and saw the Kubey I sent along. Amen Knife Brother!!! Love the video. Showed my kids.
It's a very popular design and blade shape. Tried and tested. What I know of rough rider is that they're stainless steel is fairly durable. I can't see that knife being an issue
I have a rustic rasp file that will always be my favorite, but thanks to you I might have to grab my second Hibbens!! That's a beautiful blade!! Hope all is well, Donnie, gonna get a decent camera soon and start doing some more UA-cam music!! Keep well!
I really enjoy practicing the drawing/movements, so a larger one is actually prefferable to me because I'm going to get comfortable with it eventually either way. It's amazing how we adapt through repetition. Great video, and great points!
Donnie Would a Push-dagger w/ a 5 inch blade be adequate? I EDC a 2 1/2 inch push-dagger as a neck-knife and also have the bigger 1 by my night stand. I also have a 10 rd .177 cal. Break-barrel/springer air rifle. Great video with a lot of knowledge.
Great video, got me to sub. Bowies are great for defense, been collecting and training with them for about 20 years. I never really got into budget bowies though, but I'd bet dollars to doughnuts that a budget bowie will get the job done as well. I may look at picking up a few of these budget bowies to try out. Thanks for posting this, can you do a non budget version of this? Most of my bowies are $400 or better. So I'd like to compare to some of the stuff I have on hand
Excellent video on big knives of the Bowie style. I have a few that I bought over the years. For a budget blade that would probably be effective the Cold Steel Black Bear Bowie might be good. Economical to buy, it's considered more of a machete and it comes with a good sheath. If I had to grab a big knife in an emergency, I have 2 Condor Dundee Bowie knives. I think I would grab those as a team. Thanks for sharing your big knife knowledge and for introducing me to a couple of knives I am not familiar with. All the best.
I have two Black Bear Bowie Machetes from Cold Steel and i can say that in terms of price and quality it's all I need combined with Leatherneck SF, Glocks 78 and Gladius hidden everywhere in the house. Your Bowie collection is impressive. Best regards, stay sharp brother.
Awesome " Food fot Thought". From what my research and experience have shown, the Cold Steel "Baseball Bats", hybrid Machete Sword/Knifes are an excellent overall optional choice. Such as the Cold Steel Black Bear Bowie Machete,the Cold Steel Barong,, Gladius and the Cutlas hybrid Machetes as well as the Bushman and the Plastic composition knife series all offer excellent multiple applications both at home and in the field. Also Military Bayonets , the Home Depot's Insulation Knifes, Lineolum utility Knifes are excellent quality multiple purpose. All are in Common Use and thus can be considered Protected under the 2nd Amendment!
Glad to see Donnie B. When I watched you the first time, I had 1 Bowie knife. I have at least 60 now, maybe more, I'd have to count. Keep on keeping on brother.
Nice rundown and thanks for your service. I recently picked up a Cold Steel Raider Bowie and it's a beast of a knife. Cost me about $60, so a bit beyond the budget. I'm a fan of Cold Steel knives.
Howdy Donnie I am considering getting my self a budget bowie Im looking at an old timer bowie knife or a winchester bowie knife which one would you consider the better one..thanks
@@DonnieBAllDay thank you sir I have just seen the cold steel black bear bowie so i am now considering either the black bear or the old timer bowie Hmmm decisions decisions
Any weapon is a good weapon to defend yourself vs not having a weapon....what ever you use to defend yourself,use it,and use it daily and get proficient with it,so when shit hits the fan, you're a lion amongst the sheep
That G4 looks like an exact Ontario SP51 knockoff. I have the SP51 and it is probably the best chopper I have (along with the rare SP49). Would you throw in the SP6 on this list? It's very close to a bowie knife with that 8" blade and although classified as a "fighting knife" it is very easy to wield and an extreme penetrator with that double edge bayonet shape and could be found for around $50 (USA made also). RIP Ontario....
Are the Szco knives really any good? They get five star and one star reviews online. Hard to tell if they are really quality enough for defense or survival? Thanks! If there is a good video by Donnie on these testing them can someone post a link?? Appreciated!
You can find some that suck, but some models are knocked out of the park! I've reviewed a few that blew me away. One of the bayonets and trench knives are as strong as any others I've used and my high carbon Bowie is a lifer
Hello Sir, I watched your video and understood almost all (I'm french but you have a easy speech). I was wondering if you have a video where you teach how to flip the knives around your fingers/hand like you do. It's very cool to watch. I would like to be able to do it. Some advices ? Do you also have any video where you teach how to use a knife in combat efficiently ? Slice, stab etc... ? P.S : I tried to find some in your videos library, but if they exist, I probably missed them. Thank you for your great vid.
It'd be pretty cool if you did shorts bringing out some of these older blades that haven't been reviewed in a long time, like that Highlander, the 1917 Bowie, or even that Big Chief gas station knife.
Hey donnie, speaking strictly for home defence purposes; Are the bowie knives shape superior to the American tantos you've reviewed from cold steel ? Like the recon
@@DonnieBAllDay and just say hypothetically someone breaks in and they are coming towards you with bad intentions. Where would you strike them first with the knife to either immobilise or if needed a fatal blow, neck? Stomach? Chest? Face?
A very good knife. While I think the ricasso to tang is one of the ugliest out there, it doesn't take away from the fact that I wouldn't want it in MY ribs! haha
Im looking to buy one, does anyone know what’s the ideal price if budget isn’t an issue and some sites that have high quality knifes that won’t break for stuff like hunting?
Yep , enjoyed your knives and yep I have that Bowie with your recommended mods . Now you have to do a vid on home defence folders . And now Here'ssssss COLD STEEL .
In my opinion, one thing you guys need to know is that for grip, the best thing to do is to strip the varnish off and hold bare wood, but that gets very quickly dirty, so rub in a coat of tung oil or danish oil which still has the grip but keeps clean as well! Another thing, that knife that you said you weren't sure counted as a Bowie, definitely does! Everything about the shape of the blade, looks like the very original knife Resin Bowie gave to his brother Jim, and is likely the knife used at the sandbar fight! My idea of the best knife to use in a gun control area, is a bow! With arrows about as thick as a colt 45 cartridge, and a broadhead on top, that is going to really upset the planning of any scumbag! P.S. I just subscribed! Thank you for an entertaining video!😊👍👍👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
@@DonnieBAllDay Well it would smell about right! After all, when you're in the middle of a Civil War Battle, you can't stop and say " Scuse me old boy, I must pop to a Porta Loo!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🇬🇧
The timber wolf claim staker Bowie looks like something I might look at lol I like how you think, but at home, your'e probably gonna end up grappling, so a light in the hand small knife feels like it would work best in that place
I like your videos. I'm subbed, and whenever I am considering a Bowie purchase, the first thing I do is look to see if you've reviewed it. I respect your opinion. That being said, I have to ask... how in the F**K did you not have an Ontario SP10 Marine Raider on the table, or, even as your top pick?
I've got a big house with tight corners. I own firearms, but only long guns and they are impractical in my situation. I like the size of the Timber Rattler. It sits by my bedside. Its short enough that I can use it in a staircase, but long enough that I can get good distance in the larger rooms.
One point I'd like to bring up , I personally never carry my bowie right hand , I carry left , also known ( I'm right handed ) so when it needs to come out of the sheath , it's faster , and it can be used to cut an attacker on the draw Cross draw works much better on knives IMO
My go to, is my SOG SEAL PUP. awesome knife, small, fast and light, when you see it, is when you feel it. I have had the M9 Bayonet, also awesome, but if it is a every day carry, it could, as you say, be a litlle pain in ht ebut :) Stay safe out there
@@DonnieBAllDay Hey man have a look at this on Amazon tell me what you recon DKONLY-BLADES USA: 16.5" Custom Handmade D2 Steel Clip Point Nice Hunting Bowie Knife with Rose Wood Handle & Leather Sheath (AM116)
Great review How can I learn to do that turn the knife thing that you do without dropping that bowie on my Toe? 😁 As a watch collector I'm curious what watch are you wearing?
ua-cam.com/video/kAKPla5nymQ/v-deo.html. The watch I'm wearing here is a G-Shock G-STEEL series. I like it far more than my Citizen, but I'd still take a Breitling over it! All in all, dollar for dollar, one of the best watches on the planet.
Good review of these knives. I believe we agree that one does not need to mortgage the house to obtain a very serviceable user knife. Oh, and congrats this time your hat was on the right way round. 😀
I hate to give you such bad news on that one. If you get one, I hope you understand that your woman will leave you. The knife is so sweet it will get more attention than her! haha! I wouldn't design a knife that isn't true full tang, but that blade is a full hidden thats pinned in the rear, making it stronger than many in it's class.
Those are some great knives are brother I don't know how you feel about Schrade they have some decent budget knives I don't have any but I seen some stay safe my brother see you in the next video
Great knives u got there, love it! My home defence knives are the Kabar 1271 black fighter and an Aitor Commando, not the best but thats all I can afford.
@@DonnieBAllDay Looking forward for the video on your collections. Looking at your hand movement, u sure know how to handle a knife well, great skills and fantastic collections, way to go!
Im getting the syzco bowie. The price and what you have done with it and high carbon steel that must be good from all your testing. Its a no brainer thanks brother
@@DonnieBAllDay ya and its a great user and it appeals to the cowboy kid in me wanting that with stag handles and a six shooter and fuck society and the times lol.
Donnie B...you got alot gas under your hood...lol...great energy in your vids...good pres....The ontario sp10 marine raider is my first line of defense
@@DonnieBAllDay Ha Ha! except for a couple smaller knives and a favorite Cold Steel or two, they ALL mostly hang on the living room wall! I take happiness just playin with and admiring them. ;>) They ALL are potential users and of tested, user-grade quality, none are wall-hangers per se.
Hey DBad, how big/ long should be a bowie for defense against a bear ? What steel would be preferable ? Condor Atrox will be ok ? Or maybe the Cold Steel Frontier Bowie ? Or the Wild West ? Or the DBad Preacher ? (I guess this would be the ultimate blade !)
@@DonnieBAllDay I don't really want to kill bears - I really like them actually - but I just want to protect my family in forest trips in case that some unwanted situation occurs.. Yeah, I was thinking about the same - "bigger is better" - but sometimes I guess too big might be a bit cumbersome - that's why I was asking you - you're pretty good on knife fighting 😊
Yeah DBad, but the Potbelly failed (broke while batoning) and the guy (Tac) finished the job with a really cheap bowie ... That's why I mentioned that you should look from minute 7 and 30 seconds ...
Great video and info. For potential combat situations indoor my first choice are type of “trench” fighting knives. Bayonet knives like Glock field knives are awesome and ww2 m3 are just awesome if you know basic knife fighting techniques. Those two are just perfect, durable and under 50$. My second choice is classic Kabar but if under 50$ than some good copy will be just great and easy to make them razor sharp. So, those 3 are my choice and costs like 30-40+$
I use my rambo first blood 1 knife for protection. I wear it on my side and also it's always on my bed side. I'm good size and pretty strong not that I need it to protect me but just in case my rambo knife is also extremely sharp I made it extra sharp
@@DonnieBAllDay yes the rambo 1 is my favorite rambo knife I like the rambo 2 also . but it's a little to big lol rambo 1 is big but not to be I was goofing around a few weeks ago with the rambo 1 sticking it into wood hard and chopping stuff with it. It is more sturdy then I thought but my blade is slightly lose now and I intend to fix that
I have several swords, I put them up because the cut me every time I practiced with them. I am very good with throwing knifes, but like you said you may need more room than you have.
First I have to say that watching your knife reviews make me feel relaxed and entertained at the same time just like watching a movie, not only because i am a huge bowie knife collector/lover myself but also because you always show the knives in action, and the pros and cons of each knife, keep up the great work!
Thanks bro I appreciate that
I know this is an older video but I'm on a DBAD marathon over here. This is a helpful and informative video. This and your full review of the Gil Hibben Highlander convinced me to finally, after years of overlooking it, to pick one of those up and it has become a fast favorite.
thanks bro!
I would love to see the same video but without the budget constraint. Overall best home defence fighting knife.
I could definitely do that
I loved seeing some of them badass knifes man! I love Bowie’s! Nice video
Wait until the full version of this. Gonna be madness.
Id like to add for people in gun restricted areas. The assegai short spear from cold steel is good choice for about 40$. Can mount a light on it too. Great stuff Donnie b .
Good to leave by a door for sure
@Re nato not too many burglars looking for potato peepers. Haha
@The King cold steel is good for this kind of stuff. Their spetsnaz shovel, indian war clubs, cutlass, heck even the cheapshot 130
@@DonnieBAllDay ? no to short sword yes to a spear in close combat? $40 is doable for home defense but $65 is not? You arent making sense dude? are you a democrat or something?
@@Imakebootysclap watch your mouth! Don't ever call me a democRAT!! Haha! Short swords and spears are too long for home defense in some types of homes, plus you don't generally have one on you. As for 65 being to much, yes. The edge of the range was 50.
If he don't have 50 bucks, he don't have to worry about being robbed lol
I don't have to worry about being robbed because I spent my $50 on weapons! haha
He got a pretty house....
LMAO
awwwh yes the rational crack addict 😮
lol. That is funny.
Awesome video DBAD👍🏻Those were some good choices and I like your last and final choice you have inspired me to do a video like this ; I will try to get to it today.
Good! I'll be watching!
Here's a great suggestion how about a home protection knife for Libarel progressives.
It won't come out of the sheath so instead of staying and protecting your family you can just run to the nearest safe space and eat cookies and color in a coloring book LOL just kidding another awesome video Donnie B all-day.
I don't know why you're just kidding. It sounds about right.
Liberal defense: a whistle with instructions on how to take up a defensive fetal position in the corner as their flat screen TV gets carried out the door.
@@scottm5972 LOL 😂
@@DonnieBAllDay LOL 😂
I have an Old Timer Bowie that I paid $25 for, around 5 years ago. I've used it quite a bit chopping small trees and vines around my place. For a budget option it has been great. It is pretty big, though...Still, I really like the contour of the blade. I would definitely trust it for defense.
Crazy good chopper
Great video! I need to get a good all round knife and the timber rattler seems like my favorite.
just oil it
Love the channel man I'm from the Bronx but been in good ol Texas since 09 own firearms prior millitary but I love blades for many reasons and I gotta say man I love every video from you love how you keep it real and always honest great content my guy keep up the great work
You were practically a neighbor right down 91!
Yes, the Hibben Highlander most definitely is a wicked fast, sharp AF, big damn knife! Personality I think it's the swiftest blade I've ever wielded. A lightning bolt in the hand. And one that will stay in the hand as well. I own over 100 knives, I do custom work, modified clip points, mirror polish finishing, sharpening, repair, restorations... Also the Hibben Raven & especially Hibben DragonLord (OMG it's wicked) would be quite formidable home defense knives. Thanks Donnie B, great stuff as always.
Thanks bro. You have good taste. Haha
I just bought a Szco about a month ago and I love it.
Great blade
I love the d guard Bowie knives, when you study HEMA you realize it really helps protect your hands for a possible blade on blade encounter. You also get the benefit of essentially having brass knuckles attached
exactly. My dbad Old War Bowie is the best example of one
DBad!!! Still sporting the sheath I sent you for the G4. I saw your folders and saw the Kubey I sent along. Amen Knife Brother!!! Love the video. Showed my kids.
Oh hell yeah! And the Kubey rode shotgun with me two days last week. Still love it.
what do you think about the rough rider number RR1639?? i think it s an great big boy no??
It's a very popular design and blade shape. Tried and tested. What I know of rough rider is that they're stainless steel is fairly durable. I can't see that knife being an issue
I have a rustic rasp file that will always be my favorite, but thanks to you I might have to grab my second Hibbens!! That's a beautiful blade!! Hope all is well, Donnie, gonna get a decent camera soon and start doing some more UA-cam music!! Keep well!
1st of all you would love the highlander Bowie by Gil Hibben. It is awesome. Speaking of awesome, I can't wait for you to put up some tunes
🔥🔥🔥 love the Gil Hibbon suggestion, good energy throughout entire vlog
Thanks bro
Good info brought up some good points
Thanks!
I really enjoy practicing the drawing/movements, so a larger one is actually prefferable to me because I'm going to get comfortable with it eventually either way. It's amazing how we adapt through repetition.
Great video, and great points!
Most definitely
Ok I love your video, really well made but I gotta ask Donnie B, where did you get your hat?
Got the hat at the Eastern States Exposition
Donnie Would a Push-dagger w/ a 5 inch blade be adequate?
I EDC a 2 1/2 inch push-dagger as a neck-knife and also have the bigger 1 by my night stand.
I also have a 10 rd .177 cal. Break-barrel/springer air rifle.
Great video with a lot of knowledge.
A 4" blade will reach all major organs on a normal human, so 5 is perfect
Ide love to see you do a "frontier bowie, tamohawk" combination
thats something I've kinda been working on
Great video, got me to sub. Bowies are great for defense, been collecting and training with them for about 20 years. I never really got into budget bowies though, but I'd bet dollars to doughnuts that a budget bowie will get the job done as well. I may look at picking up a few of these budget bowies to try out. Thanks for posting this, can you do a non budget version of this? Most of my bowies are $400 or better. So I'd like to compare to some of the stuff I have on hand
I can definitely put something together
Once again I’m blown away by your collection and knowledge my godfather of knifes 👍🏻take care and stay save
Someday I'll shoot them all. People will freak! haha
Excellent video on big knives of the Bowie style. I have a few that I bought over the years. For a budget blade that would probably be effective the Cold Steel Black Bear Bowie might be good. Economical to buy, it's considered more of a machete and it comes with a good sheath. If I had to grab a big knife in an emergency, I have 2 Condor Dundee Bowie knives. I think I would grab those as a team. Thanks for sharing your big knife knowledge and for introducing me to a couple of knives I am not familiar with. All the best.
I got the CS after filming
The Black Bear Bowie is an excellent choice. I love mine!
Nice collection bro 🔪 😃 its good to have a wide variety of blades for different purposes.
You got that right
I have two Black Bear Bowie Machetes from Cold Steel and i can say that in terms of price and quality it's all I need combined with Leatherneck SF, Glocks 78 and Gladius hidden everywhere in the house. Your Bowie collection is impressive. Best regards, stay sharp brother.
I can't wait to show my Bowie collection. Jaws will drop when I show the whole 'family'.
Awesome " Food fot Thought".
From what my research and experience have shown, the Cold Steel "Baseball Bats", hybrid Machete Sword/Knifes are an excellent overall optional choice. Such as the Cold Steel Black Bear Bowie Machete,the Cold Steel Barong,, Gladius and the Cutlas hybrid Machetes as well as the Bushman and the Plastic composition knife series all offer excellent multiple applications both at home and in the field. Also Military Bayonets , the Home Depot's Insulation Knifes, Lineolum utility Knifes are excellent quality multiple purpose.
All are in Common Use and thus can be considered Protected under the 2nd Amendment!
Glad to see Donnie B. When I watched you the first time, I had 1 Bowie knife. I have at least 60 now, maybe more, I'd have to count. Keep on keeping on brother.
The best addiction!
Yep, following this guy can get expensive, particularly for guys with a blade fetish (if that's the word I want)!..........
That’s right Donnie no drug can compare to the addiction to all of my knifes
Excellent video. Thank You. A good fitting sheath with a stud is very handy and comfortable to just easily carry inside your belt. Quickly deploys. :]
absolutely
Nice rundown and thanks for your service. I recently picked up a Cold Steel Raider Bowie and it's a beast of a knife. Cost me about $60, so a bit beyond the budget. I'm a fan of Cold Steel knives.
CS is hit or miss, but the hits are hits
Hey Donnie..
Good to see you man.
Gotta love bowie knives! My favorite!
love 'em
I watched this thinking that I'd have to buy a new knife, but turns out I already got my own custom SZCO carbon bowie
Thats a good thing!
Howdy Donnie
I am considering getting my self a budget bowie
Im looking at an old timer bowie knife or a winchester bowie knife which one would you consider the better one..thanks
Of those two, both are about the same. If you avoid hitting hard woods, it should do you pretty well
@@DonnieBAllDay thank you sir
I have just seen the cold steel black bear bowie so i am now considering either the black bear or the old timer bowie
Hmmm decisions decisions
@@tonywolff3873 even though the CS is machete steel, id still choose that
Any weapon is a good weapon to defend yourself vs not having a weapon....what ever you use to defend yourself,use it,and use it daily and get proficient with it,so when shit hits the fan, you're a lion amongst the sheep
facts
Have a Schrade Old Timer bowie knife and love it. Not too big and extremely maneuverable under tight circumstances,
I wish it had a better heat treat
I enjoyed your video!
Thanks bro
That G4 looks like an exact Ontario SP51 knockoff. I have the SP51 and it is probably the best chopper I have (along with the rare SP49). Would you throw in the SP6 on this list? It's very close to a bowie knife with that 8" blade and although classified as a "fighting knife" it is very easy to wield and an extreme penetrator with that double edge bayonet shape and could be found for around $50 (USA made also). RIP Ontario....
classic drop point. The Ont's didn't make it because they retailed over 50, but realistically, yes
Those are some awesome bowie knives and very effective at self-defense.
Absolutely
@@DonnieBAllDay so true
Are the Szco knives really any good? They get five star and one star reviews online. Hard to tell if they are really quality enough for defense or survival? Thanks! If there is a good video by Donnie on these testing them can someone post a link?? Appreciated!
You can find some that suck, but some models are knocked out of the park! I've reviewed a few that blew me away. One of the bayonets and trench knives are as strong as any others I've used and my high carbon Bowie is a lifer
@@DonnieBAllDay thanks!!!!
Great explanation and you make some very good points nobody talks about
Thumbs up from me big boy
I appreciate that!
Hello Sir, I watched your video and understood almost all (I'm french but you have a easy speech). I was wondering if you have a video where you teach how to flip the knives around your fingers/hand like you do. It's very cool to watch. I would like to be able to do it. Some advices ? Do you also have any video where you teach how to use a knife in combat efficiently ? Slice, stab etc... ?
P.S : I tried to find some in your videos library, but if they exist, I probably missed them. Thank you for your great vid.
I have a video called, breaking down the art of knife flipping and another video of basic combat knife strikes. Viva La France!
@@DonnieBAllDay Thank you very much for your answer, I'll have a look on these now ! I Hope the best for the USA for the next days.
what if i'm in a knife restricted area ? is there a best length wood type pointy stick for home defence ?
I'd make one, but if you want something indestructible, look at the Cold Steel polypropylene lineup
@@DonnieBAllDay i have some cold steel trainers lol. i like trainers more than the real thing.
It'd be pretty cool if you did shorts bringing out some of these older blades that haven't been reviewed in a long time, like that Highlander, the 1917 Bowie, or even that Big Chief gas station knife.
got it
I have been looking for a nice home protection bowie and i see this video is 3 years old would you still recommend that gil hibben one at the end?
absolutely
@@DonnieBAllDayThank you good sir it looks great i do not know why there’s negative reviews on it.
@@user-jw3nw3mn6h haters
Hey donnie, speaking strictly for home defence purposes; Are the bowie knives shape superior to the American tantos you've reviewed from cold steel ? Like the recon
Id rather the Bowie shape for creating as much power as I can in the swing
@@DonnieBAllDay and just say hypothetically someone breaks in and they are coming towards you with bad intentions. Where would you strike them first with the knife to either immobilise or if needed a fatal blow, neck? Stomach? Chest? Face?
@@LW-ph2cl closest target. Hands
Although its not a budget knife, what do you think about the Spyderco "Respect" Bowie for Home Defense? Thanx!
A very good knife. While I think the ricasso to tang is one of the ugliest out there, it doesn't take away from the fact that I wouldn't want it in MY ribs! haha
@@DonnieBAllDay haha, Thanx!, and real cool Channel by the way! Keep em comin!
@@CherokeeBux appreciated
This channel may not be the biggest/most well known, but its definitley turned into my personal favorite. Great video
Thanks bro. I guess we all start at the bottom.
Im looking to buy one, does anyone know what’s the ideal price if budget isn’t an issue and some sites that have high quality knifes that won’t break for stuff like hunting?
What exactly are you wanting? Exactly one of these?
Nice collection!
Thanks!
Yep , enjoyed your knives and yep I have that Bowie with your recommended mods . Now you have to do a vid on home defence folders . And now Here'ssssss COLD STEEL .
I got halfway through and thought, well that's a Cold Steel vid! haha!
How many knife fights have you been in?
3
In my opinion, one thing you guys need to know is that for grip, the best thing to do is to strip the varnish off and hold bare wood, but that gets very quickly dirty, so rub in a coat of tung oil or danish oil which still has the grip but keeps clean as well!
Another thing, that knife that you said you weren't sure counted as a Bowie, definitely does! Everything about the shape of the blade, looks like the very original knife Resin Bowie gave to his brother Jim, and is likely the knife used at the sandbar fight!
My idea of the best knife to use in a gun control area, is a bow! With arrows about as thick as a colt 45 cartridge, and a broadhead on top, that is going to really upset the planning of any scumbag!
P.S. I just subscribed! Thank you for an entertaining video!😊👍👍👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Who needs tung? I reach behind me and I got free dung! haha
@@DonnieBAllDay Well it would smell about right! After all, when you're in the middle of a Civil War Battle, you can't stop and say " Scuse me old boy, I must pop to a Porta Loo!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🇬🇧
I also own a Mossy Oak, the tip broke off rather quickly when i decided to put it to some work, sadly.
You can always reprofile the blade. Might be stronger
In a pinch
18 inches of 1/2 or 3/4
Rebar
Or a 3 foot construction
Steak
Sharpening optional
Not too many are immune to a good head dinging! haha
Great video. Had to see it again!
I appreciate it
The timber wolf claim staker Bowie looks like something I might look at lol I like how you think, but at home, your'e probably gonna end up grappling, so a light in the hand small knife feels like it would work best in that place
A big knife makes them not want to grapple
Nice bowie knives man! I have my Cold Steel Black Bear Bowie for home protection
I recently ordered one
@@DonnieBAllDay Nice man! Is a good blade. I wait for your review!
I like your videos. I'm subbed, and whenever I am considering a Bowie purchase, the first thing I do is look to see if you've reviewed it. I respect your opinion. That being said, I have to ask... how in the F**K did you not have an Ontario SP10 Marine Raider on the table, or, even as your top pick?
Retail is above the budget blade limit
@@DonnieBAllDay I suppose that's fair cuz the MSRP is higher, but you can find em on sale under 50 fairly consistently.
@@Pharto_Stinkus Absolutely. I was just trying to go by sticker
@@DonnieBAllDay fair enough
Where do you get knives customized?
I do my own customizations but there are people all over the place depending on what you need done
As much as I love the blades, where’d you get that hat? :D
I love this hat! haha! Got it at the Eastern States Exposition, AKA, The Big E
I've got a big house with tight corners. I own firearms, but only long guns and they are impractical in my situation. I like the size of the Timber Rattler. It sits by my bedside. Its short enough that I can use it in a staircase, but long enough that I can get good distance in the larger rooms.
That's the important part
One point I'd like to bring up , I personally never carry my bowie right hand , I carry left , also known ( I'm right handed ) so when it needs to come out of the sheath , it's faster , and it can be used to cut an attacker on the draw
Cross draw works much better on knives IMO
I too am a fan of cross draw
@@DonnieBAllDay I can snap most Bowie knives from their sheath pretty quick , but I also prefer a slightly loose sheath
When I saw you spinning that Musso Bowie the first thing I thought was "Jesus! This guy must be second cousin to Johnny Ringo?" I😊🏴😊🏴😊🇬🇧
I offered to be his huckleberry
@@DonnieBAllDay 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅👍👍
My go to, is my SOG SEAL PUP. awesome knife, small, fast and light, when you see it, is when you feel it.
I have had the M9 Bayonet, also awesome, but if it is a every day carry, it could, as you say, be a litlle pain in ht ebut :)
Stay safe out there
I have the Seal Pup. Love/hate relationship.
Sold! And not for nothin', the more severe clip point shape would make me think twice if I were an intruder and saw it in your hand. Great video!
If an intruder comes face to face with me in my house, he won't have time to see the knife.
Can anyone tell me what hat he is wearing? And where you can order one? I know, not a knife question but still.
The hat was bought at the Eastern State Exposition. The largest fain in New England.
I've got the schrade needle by the bedside cabinet 7inch dagger.
I might of ordered that one recently
Hey man great video AGAINN!! one thing I lovee is bowies and bowies that are quality at a realy good price is like finding a diamond! Thanks bro!
Absofreakinglutely
@@DonnieBAllDay
Hey man have a look at this on Amazon tell me what you recon
DKONLY-BLADES USA: 16.5" Custom Handmade D2 Steel Clip Point Nice Hunting Bowie Knife with Rose Wood Handle & Leather Sheath (AM116)
Great review
How can I learn to do that turn the knife thing that you do without dropping that bowie on my Toe? 😁
As a watch collector I'm curious what watch are you wearing?
ua-cam.com/video/kAKPla5nymQ/v-deo.html. The watch I'm wearing here is a G-Shock G-STEEL series. I like it far more than my Citizen, but I'd still take a Breitling over it! All in all, dollar for dollar, one of the best watches on the planet.
@@DonnieBAllDay thanks I will start practicing.
The G-steel is on my wish list.
Check the
Casio Edifice Connected EQB-1000D-1ACF
@@danielhovet5675 funny, I looked at it last night. Was looking at the Mudmaster and a few others
@@DonnieBAllDay cool🙂
Update if you pull the trigger on one of them.
I'm betting on the...
MUDMASTER
Cheap fixed blades are fun! Great info, Donnie B!
absolutely
I like my coldsteel oss subhilt.got it on a killer sale couple years ago.
Every now and then... I got 3 CS Chaos blades for $99 a while back. $33 a piece? Hell yeah!
Good review of these knives. I believe we agree that one does not need to mortgage the house to obtain a very serviceable user knife. Oh, and congrats this time your hat was on the right way round. 😀
I'm working on them all now. I'm painting arrows on the inside
@@DonnieBAllDay You crack me up. 😂😂😂
Hi. I'm new to your channel. What about the Bear and Son 502d bowie?
I hate to give you such bad news on that one. If you get one, I hope you understand that your woman will leave you. The knife is so sweet it will get more attention than her! haha! I wouldn't design a knife that isn't true full tang, but that blade is a full hidden thats pinned in the rear, making it stronger than many in it's class.
Those are some great knives are brother I don't know how you feel about Schrade they have some decent budget knives I don't have any but I seen some stay safe my brother see you in the next video
Love Schrade. Their overly budget stuff kind of sucks, but they have some top quality models.
Great knives u got there, love it! My home defence knives are the Kabar 1271 black fighter and an Aitor Commando, not the best but thats all I can afford.
My non budget collection needs to be brought out next
@@DonnieBAllDay Looking forward for the video on your collections. Looking at your hand movement, u sure know how to handle a knife well, great skills and fantastic collections, way to go!
@@dtcepl thanks bro
U the man.great skills
thanks bro
That Frost Chipaway Cutlery Bowie looks just like a Case Bowie.
Same overall design. The Case is far better though
The Ontario Knife Co. Spec Op Raider Bowie is the big knife for me. Fighting, working, or general knife duties.
Doesn't fit in the sub 50 dollar category. Very good blade. I just hate the grip and the skinny stick tang.
“Guy named Earl” hahahah. I got the Big Country Mossy Oak
better than a girl named Earl
Really a terrific video. Keeping the price down n giving us a wise choice …….. Big Tony
Grazie Tony
Im getting the syzco bowie. The price and what you have done with it and high carbon steel that must be good from all your testing. Its a no brainer thanks brother
Its raw, its ugly, its awesome
@@DonnieBAllDay ya and its a great user and it appeals to the cowboy kid in me wanting that with stag handles and a six shooter and fuck society and the times lol.
Donnie B...you got alot gas under your hood...lol...great energy in your vids...good pres....The ontario sp10 marine raider is my first line of defense
Good blade for the money but retails above 50 so didn't make the list
Trying to decide between the Cold Steel dirk and the ever-popular Case bowie with the black synthetic grip...
Would you use a Dirk as much as a Bowie or is it to sit on a shelf?
@@DonnieBAllDay Ha Ha! except for a couple smaller knives and a favorite Cold Steel or two, they ALL mostly hang on the living room wall! I take happiness just playin with and admiring them. ;>) They ALL are potential users and of tested, user-grade quality, none are wall-hangers per se.
You owe us these upside down jumping jacks, next video? :D
I put them in the tub and they drowned. Damn! I really wanted to do them too! haha
Hey DBad, how big/ long should be a bowie for defense against a bear ?
What steel would be preferable ?
Condor Atrox will be ok ?
Or maybe the Cold Steel Frontier Bowie ?
Or the Wild West ?
Or the DBad Preacher ? (I guess this would be the ultimate blade !)
A couple different guys fought off and killed bears with a Buck 110. There is no real measure, but I'd rather bigger than smaller
@@DonnieBAllDay I don't really want to kill bears - I really like them actually - but I just want to protect my family in forest trips in case that some unwanted situation occurs..
Yeah, I was thinking about the same - "bigger is better" - but sometimes I guess too big might be a bit cumbersome - that's why I was asking you - you're pretty good on knife fighting 😊
@@lucianbrad4291 I would say that 12" is on the border of less control. A 9" Bowie blade might be perfect for protection
@@DonnieBAllDay Thank you DBad ! You are a real Encyclopedia of knives 😊 We learn from your reviews tons of useful things !
@@lucianbrad4291 thanks bro
I was just mesmerized by the twirling, maybe a twirling and knife combat tutorial
Look up my vid on the art of knife flipping
I did another on basic knife strikes
Good video I have a Mossy Oak knock off of the Ontario SP10 Marine Raider
It'll get the job done
Can I suggest cold steel gladius?
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That is what I rock!
My cold steel marauder checks all the boxes, handle, sheath, steel but its around $70, absolutely worth
I almost got one, but I really don't like subhilts
Cold Steel Bowie Machete is good stuff. Muela Bowie too. But more I like daggers.
I just ordered the CS
@@DonnieBAllDay You will like it.
Yeah DBad, but the Potbelly failed (broke while batoning) and the guy (Tac) finished the job with a really cheap bowie ...
That's why I mentioned that you should look from minute 7 and 30 seconds ...
Ah! I got it
Great video and info.
For potential combat situations indoor my first choice are type of “trench” fighting knives. Bayonet knives like Glock field knives are awesome and ww2 m3 are just awesome if you know basic knife fighting techniques. Those two are just perfect, durable and under 50$. My second choice is classic Kabar but if under 50$ than some good copy will be just great and easy to make them razor sharp. So, those 3 are my choice and costs like 30-40+$
Above all, my main choices are my dbad Trench Knife and my CRKT Kangee T-Hawk with the spike
Where can you find that G4?
Discontinued. I'll most likely sell mine
I use my rambo first blood 1 knife for protection. I wear it on my side and also it's always on my bed side. I'm good size and pretty strong not that I need it to protect me but just in case my rambo knife is also extremely sharp I made it extra sharp
People don't realise how useful it is as a self defence weapon
@@DonnieBAllDay yes the rambo 1 is my favorite rambo knife I like the rambo 2 also . but it's a little to big lol rambo 1 is big but not to be I was goofing around a few weeks ago with the rambo 1 sticking it into wood hard and chopping stuff with it. It is more sturdy then I thought but my blade is slightly lose now and I intend to fix that
I like the Pig Sticker style knifes used to hunt Hogs and also the Kukri, a large dagger also is very lethal, but a heavy Bowie will do all
Indeed
I have several swords, I put them up because the cut me every time I practiced with them. I am very good with throwing knifes, but like you said you may need more room than you have.
Right on
Again me Bro, How about the Timberrattle Dark Pakka? Is the smallest one but still look like the Outlaw of black grips that you show here....
I'm watching one
Amazing video as always. If money wasn’t an object I would highly recommend the Becker BK9. Cheers
I have it. Hate the grips so I made my own
@@DonnieBAllDay Yes I have seen that video, it turned out amazing.
Thanks a lot man
Absolutely