Great video. The original Bushman was a thicker steel than the ones they make now, but they do a pretty good job with the heat-treat so it comes out fine. Instead of a screw, I use an eye from a hook-and-eye door latch. No need to carry a screwdriver. Just insert a small stick in the eye and turn it.

@markmatherne3201

5 жыл бұрын

brilliant now i m going to do that

I really like the bit of advice about leaving the piece of stick sticking out behind the knife to keep anything from running up the shaft

@SimonsDiscoveries

8 жыл бұрын

Yup, that's what the lugs were for when people used to hunt, and in fact still do, boar or other dangerous game with spears. Or even when they used to kill each other with them and didn't want the spear to go too deep and get stuck.

My Bushman Bowie probably saved my life in 2015. I was on a cycling trip across Europe & was attacked by a pack of feral dogs one night. Fortunately, I had attached it to a stick as I'm paranoid. It works very well as a hewing spear, as well as for thrusting.

@hrvojeberden1308

4 жыл бұрын

Wow,crazy expieriece!

@alessandrofirmani700

Жыл бұрын

Unless you stabbed at least one dog it would have had the same effect on them just with the stick

@Hazelbien307

2 ай бұрын

No​@@alessandrofirmani700

Good video. Common sense. I also like to attach to a really long stick to cut high hanging fruit from trees.

i really like what you did for the extention of the handle, i think i will do it too with my knife

@SimonsDiscoveries

8 жыл бұрын

It's pretty useful. Thanks and have fun.

Ah! I love the sounds it made from the tubular handle when you threw it into the tree. I think the pitch degrees were Do-Te (not Ti)- Do. I call it, motive for knife throwing bushman. (Not the last fail one, although that sounded good, too)

@SimonsDiscoveries

9 жыл бұрын

ParkerFriedChicken And it just wouldn't stop vibrating :)

@davypeace8127

Жыл бұрын

hung up at the hole in the handle and struck with a hard mallet, the bushman sounds wonderful ! greetings from Switzerland

Excellent display. Thank you.

I've just ordered my one! Great vid buddy, answer so many questions that I had about this knife

Have had my Bushman Bowie for close to two years and your video say's it all. It is probably one of the most versatile survival or camp knife's going, plus its light to pack along. I to have cut short handles and used it as a machete, but have not tried a pistol grip. I will have to find a curved stick and give it a go.Great video.

@SimonsDiscoveries

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you. The pistol grip is fantastic. I need to get a parang with a grip like that.

I love the way the video was put together.

@SimonsDiscoveries

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Machete note is excellent. Spot on.

This is the best BUSHMAN VIDEO I've ever seen. quick and to the point! BRAVO!

@SimonsDiscoveries

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Hej! Szacuneczek za te rozgałęzienia na drzewcu! pozdrówki!

There are hundreds of videos on CS bushman but that's one of the best. Good work mate.

@SimonsDiscoveries

9 жыл бұрын

EvilLabrador1 Thank you. It's lways nice when someone appreciates your hard work :)

Great video with some new ways to use this very versatile, bargain priced knife! I really appreciate your "no frills" video reviews! Please do more!

@SimonsDiscoveries

8 жыл бұрын

+Jack Tabone Thank you and I will :)

great video! I really like that machete handle you made... makes me want to grab min and go out!

@SimonsDiscoveries

8 жыл бұрын

+SpartanJohns I know, I'm kinda proud of this idea ;) Thanks.

I love this little blade! I have also used a couple of them for modifying. I made a fork out of an original bushman

Really good review

Pretty good, Thanx for sharing.

@SimonsDiscoveries

9 жыл бұрын

paulie 4x Thank you :)

Touché . Now you are costing me money!!! Awesome review. I loved it!

@SimonsDiscoveries

9 жыл бұрын

Blue Mountain Bushcraft and Outdoors Cold Steel scores again ;) Thanks.

@JaimeFlorSongwriter

9 жыл бұрын

+Simon's Discoveries Have you ever handled a Filipino Ginunting? It's like a crossover between a sword, and a machete. It's the official sidearm for the Philippine Marine, but my point is, it has that pistol grip type of handle. Interestingly, it was likely invented before the pistol. It also has these awesome finger grooves, so it's pretty much impossible to lose your grip on it. It you want to see a video of it, try a search here on You Tube for either Prado Blades Ginunting, or TFW (Traditional Filipino Weapons) Ginunting. Prado's actually a Filipino Marine, so his are actually used in combat in Mindanao, where all of the Islamic separatists operate. I have the TFW version, which isn't bad either. The finger guard/hilt isn't as long as Prado's version, but you have the same basic blade, and handle shape. When I grab my Ginunting, which has a wooden sheath, I often feel like I'm holding a sawed off shotgun. Anyhow, I do have some Cold Steel products as well. I have their Barong Machete, which is about $10 more than their Bowie Machete. I just gave it a little touch up sharpening, & it's very sharp.

@SimonsDiscoveries

9 жыл бұрын

Jaime Flor I haven't had or handled it. Sounds like something I might like. I still have a lot catching up to do :) Thanks.

Awesome video!

@SimonsDiscoveries

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Excellent video on an excellent product!

@SimonsDiscoveries

8 жыл бұрын

It's a good knife. That's for sure. Thanks.

Great video !

thanks for sharing the video, very good

@SimonsDiscoveries

8 жыл бұрын

+Cybor Bot Thank you for watching.

Świetny film ;D

@SimonsDiscoveries

9 жыл бұрын

Hunter96Master Dzięki :)

The improvised wood machete handle is a very good idea. Good job, go on dude.....

awesome video, i wish you made one that nobody has done, actual details of the attachement process most people even ex army rangers and experienced backpackers like me have never attached a knife to a stick to make it solid. there isnt a single how to actually make a spear video just before and afters

This is a really cool video. You give some very interesting ideas here. I think I will try one of these knives as they are not expensive.

@SimonsDiscoveries

7 жыл бұрын

James Cooper Yup. They're pretty inexpensive. Thanks.

Good video.

@SimonsDiscoveries

8 жыл бұрын

+Brian Mccann Thank you.

Absolutely love that shorter pistol grip machete/spear/axe/whatever handle you did for it. I think I'm gonna put my boots on and go for a walk, try to find myself a nice piece of wood to work on and see what kind of length I'd like on that. Thank you very much for the inspiration :)

@SimonsDiscoveries

8 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. It is a very comfortable grip indeed. Just make sure to season the wood at least a few days as it will definitely shrink and loosen up in that tubular handle. Unless, of course, you use dead wood. Have fun and good luck.

I absolutely love your machete mod. Amazing demo. Thanks.

@SimonsDiscoveries

9 жыл бұрын

Sean Singh Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it :)

very nice

@SimonsDiscoveries

9 жыл бұрын

extreme skill Thank you.

@extremeskill8824

9 жыл бұрын

no problem

As a mushroom forager I use this knife on a stick to get to out of reach mushrooms . I once had it on a 15 foot long pole to get some oyster mushrooms

LOL. Commented in a previously watched video. Yep, very versatile :)

Nice Blade : ) Tyler

hello you know because of your video i just bought this knife. I've always wanted one but didn't really see its full potential until i saw this video. and because of your video, i actually found the knife at the cheapest price I've ever seen.

@SimonsDiscoveries

8 жыл бұрын

+Around The Backyard Nice. I'm glad I could help. Thanks for watching :)

Znalazłem kilka błędów w tekście ale na ogół film jest świetny :)

@SimonsDiscoveries

9 жыл бұрын

BoRsUkSS W napisach? Powiedz gdzie to poprawię. Dzięki. Czasem się spieszę bo sporo z tym wszystkim roboty.

@hubi1s

9 жыл бұрын

Survival i wąski ;)

@SimonsDiscoveries

9 жыл бұрын

BoRsUkSS Poprawione. To po polsku survival nie będzie przez "w"? To zrobimy przez "v" :)

Nawet fajny nóż ;) Mam tylko wątpliwości co do rękojeści, czy wygodnie się trzyma? i czy się nie ślizga?

Generalnie noże z tej serii nie podobały mi się, aż do teraz ;) Włócznia jak włócznia, ale maczeta przekonała mnie. Świetny film.

@SimonsDiscoveries

9 жыл бұрын

Harwit1 Dzięki. Cieszę się, że się podobało. Cold Steel powinen mi za to płacić ;)

@Harwit1

9 жыл бұрын

Simon's Discoveries Mora też :)

@SimonsDiscoveries

9 жыл бұрын

Harwit1 No to i Hultaforsa bym dorzucił :)

Nice end

Jakiej używasz kamery? Świetny filmik, jakość na prawdę konkretna.

@SimonsDiscoveries

8 жыл бұрын

+Ramboss Dzięki. Używam różnych ale ten chyba akurat kręciłem Canonem 60D i trochę było z iPhona.

The hole for the screw is already there in the knife handle or you have to drill one?

To żeś Panie ciekawą kwestię poruszył. Ogólnie ten nóż jest krytykowany w środowisku nożowym. Że stal taka se, że ergonomia chwytu też kuleje, do tego nóż się się obraca w dłoni podczas pracy - ze względu na okrągłą rękojeść. Wrzuć link do tego filmu na grupie, będzie burza :)

@SimonsDiscoveries

9 жыл бұрын

Krul Mateusz Wrzuciłem. Na wszystkie grupy, w których jestem aktywny. Jak dotąd cisza. Może argumenty wizualne okazały się za ciężkie? ;) Dopiero teraz słyszę o tych problemach. Z moich znajomych nikt nigdy na ten nóż nie narzekał. Jedyny problem z jakim się spotkałem to kruchość stali w -40. Myślę, że przeżyję :)

@Mateo-vx5hx

9 жыл бұрын

Simon's Discoveries Zobacz sobie reckę Pirana.

I've seen Kenneth Kramm with his Bushman on his stealth camps in the Texas bush and wondered just how good a tool it was. Your video makes me think the guys on the "Alone" show should have considered it for one of their 10 things to take -- you clearly can get the edge very sharp and the options are great. Now I want one to try out for myself. Great review and demo. BTW, a quick check on Midway USA shows the Bushman now comes in two blade styles, clip and drop point, and the sheath now incorporates a ferro rod holder -- and the ferro rod is included. Both are $24.95 US at Midway, which is a pretty darn good price for such a versatile tool.

@SimonsDiscoveries

9 жыл бұрын

Random Button Pusher I've seen Kenneth's spear too. He didn't have the wings on it though. I think lugs would improve its performance big time. Thanks for watching :)

@RandomButtonPusher

9 жыл бұрын

Simon's Discoveries BTW, is your Bushman handle wrapped with something for grip? Also, the new sheath appears to be molded plastic of some sort.

@SimonsDiscoveries

9 жыл бұрын

Random Button Pusher Yeah, I don't know why I still got mine in the old sheath. I only bought it a few months ago. The handle is wrapped in hockey tape. But, and I probably should've mentioned that in the video, there is also a small para cord loop underneath it for guard. Sort of like in kukri machetes. Something to grab when carving, chopping or stabbing.

@seans.1936

9 жыл бұрын

I think Lucas on Alone does have a Bushy. Sure looked like it in the latest episode.

@RandomButtonPusher

9 жыл бұрын

I noticed that too. Good for Lucas.

I really like this video. Do you think that this model has any advantages over the other (non Bowie) Bushman blade shape? Thank you so much for your input and for talking the time.

@SimonsDiscoveries

6 жыл бұрын

Hi. I have both now and the only potential advantage I can see would be the fact that the point is probably slightly more in the center and in line with hand, which is better for thrusting.

Screw is also used to be able to take the blade off if the wood.

i love the pistol grip handle

@SimonsDiscoveries

8 жыл бұрын

+Aden_the_Golden_destroyer KAr I like it too :)

@VivianGlozmansPartner

8 жыл бұрын

+Simon's Discoveries it makes it look more primitive. nice work love the. vids! do you think you can test the cold steel espada in the woods?

A good knife, a good hat;)))

@SimonsDiscoveries

9 жыл бұрын

Сергей Боговик I like the too :) Thanks.

Oustanding Real Time,World applications.

LOL; Very funny vid!

Where that vid was made? Nice forest...

@SimonsDiscoveries

8 жыл бұрын

+Thomas “GreedyBiologist” Willows That was in Poland. I like it too :)

W Dzielnicy Obiecanej nie uprawiam Citycraft , ale w sytuacji Metro 2033 taki nóż mi też się przyda.

@SimonsDiscoveries

8 жыл бұрын

Podejrzewam, że tak :)

...I shouldn't have watched that now I want one : )

@SimonsDiscoveries

8 жыл бұрын

+Tyler Murphy It's cheap. Like el cheapo ;)

I love your camera work! You should work for BBC ; ). I think you will make me cost some money. Keep it up!

@SimonsDiscoveries

9 жыл бұрын

Man of the north :) Thank you. Maybe one day... ;) I'll do my best.

Great Vid! What's kind of neck knife are you carrying?

@SimonsDiscoveries

9 жыл бұрын

***** Thanks. That's condor bushbuddy

@LetoAt77

9 жыл бұрын

Can we expect a review on it in the future?

@SimonsDiscoveries

9 жыл бұрын

***** I wasn't planning on it but a few people have told me they'd like to see more. In that case, I can't ignore it :)

try this. Instead of a screw to hold the blade on any stick, you can use screw eye and not need any screwdriver to install.

what kind of sharpener would you take afield with this? would you take this with a light hatchet or just by itself?

@SimonsDiscoveries

7 жыл бұрын

I usually carry a DC4. It would depend on the environment but in many cases I think I'd be fine with just the bushman.

@johnsmith4630

7 жыл бұрын

Thx

Nożyk przez nie jednego hejtowany ale ty pokazałes go w odpowiednim swietle . Przedstawiłes go w taki sposób w jaki zostal stworzony . choc niektorzy na niego narzekaja . Ma ten noz okreslone funkcje wiec tego sie trzymajmy . W zasadzie nóż jest do wszystkiego ( jak cos do wszystkiego to do niczego xD ale nie w tym wypadku) a nóż którzy moze byc włocznia ! Czemu nie . Kto wie kiedy taka funkcja się przyda , albo ten patent z maczeta ,jak ktos ma more to z mory moze włocznie zrobi ale maczete to nie koniecznie , choc moze próbowac ale po co kiedy ktos ma i more i tego CS'a to lepiej wybrac do tego celu cold steela. W każdym badz razie swietne przedstawienie noza i oby wiecej takich ;)

@SimonsDiscoveries

9 жыл бұрын

Coen Witcher Nawet nie wiedziałem, że ktoś miał jakieś problemy z tym nożem. Może to i lepiej bo opinię wyrobiłem sobie na podstawie własnego doświadczenia a nie czyichś uprzedzeń. Dzięki.

@Keddini1806

9 жыл бұрын

Simon's Discoveries hmm w zasadzie moze troche przesadzilem z tym hejtem. raczej jezeli o ten noz chodzi to tylko narzekanie na niewygodna rekojesc . rekojesc zostala w taki sposob skonstruowana wiec jak ktos narzeka na nia nie powinien tego noza kupowac ;) czytajac forum knives.pl mozna wyczytac m.in. to ze zdażają sie egzemplaze ktore pekaja po kilku uderzeniach oraz to ze w wersji bowie czubek noza jest slabszy , jedno wynika z tego ze jest to budzetowy produkcyjniak i w takim wypdku nie mozna miec idealu , zdazaja sie takie bledy . Co zas tyczy sie czubka ,no coz jak wyżej w zasadzie :) podsumowujac noz jest ok a jak sie komus trafi felerny to sie zdaza ( w zasadzie sam noza tego jeszcze nie posiadam ale kiedys napewno kupie ;) )

@SimonsDiscoveries

9 жыл бұрын

Coen Witcher Pękają również 6 milimetrowe beckery i ESEE. Przypały z hartowaniem zdarzają się w każdej firmie, w każdej fabryce. Tylko podczas kręcenia tego filmu zaliczyłem kilka poważnych krzywych rzutów i nic sie nie stało. Co zresztą widać. Rękojeść mi w ogóle nie przeszkadza. Jeśli się komuś wykręca, to mogę jedynie zaproponować chwytanie bliżej ostrza, tam gdzie nie ma jeszcze krawędzi tnącej ale nóż już się spłaszcza. Obejrzałem jedną taką recenzję pewnego, chyba dość znanego, KZreadra i wygląda mi to na niezrozumienie koncepcji. Gość po prostu nie wie do czego ten nóż służy, próbuje go na siłę dostosować do swojego sztywnego stylu użytkowania i przede wszystkim dlatego mu on nie leży. Ale to tylko moja prywatna opinia :)

why you choosed the bowie over the regular bushman?

@SimonsDiscoveries

6 жыл бұрын

I have both now, but I guess I just thought the bowie looked better. More like a spearhead to me.

Simon do you have the standard non Bowie version as well?

@SimonsDiscoveries

9 жыл бұрын

***** No, I liked this one when I first saw it and only got the bowie.

@LetoAt77

9 жыл бұрын

I got the Bowie myself and can't wait to use it, I also ordered a standard one after seeing some vids where some people severely chipped the Bowie version. I'm hoping they were isolated cases, but either way it's an inexpensive knife with a great reputation. Thanks for all of the great vids and info.

@SimonsDiscoveries

9 жыл бұрын

***** I'm glad you liked them. As to the video where the bowie chipped, I've seen it too and I doubt it has to do with it being a bowie version. I think it's either a case of a bad temper or cold steel AK-5 doesn't like temperatures below -40 Celsius. In any rate, it's seems a very unlikely thing to ever bother me :)

@LetoAt77

9 жыл бұрын

Well I hope it doesn't happen to either of us! Lol But I'm sure we both always carry backups in any case. On a separate note, I can't tell what you have on your handle, but bike intertube works great as a non slip handle.

@SimonsDiscoveries

9 жыл бұрын

***** It's hockey tape. I use it mostly to keep that para cord loop in place. I figured it would work a bit like that middle ring on kukri handles - a type of guard.

You see if you actually did run into an aggressive animal that isn’t going to back down and your life depended on it, this knife would probably be better than any other fixed knife with the fact it can easily be fixed on a pole. My brother went on a very long hike in the Canadian Rockies. Mountain lions don’t usually attack, but if one did stand in his path and he had this to make his walking pole into a spear, I’d say he’d feel a great deal safer. He doesn’t have a PAL and no guns

Jak tam Szymi? Używasz go jeszcze? Czy leży i gnije w szufladzie? :D

@SimonsDiscoveries

7 жыл бұрын

Jednego mam w domu, a drugi w torbie ucieczkowej w samochodzie.

@johnsmith4630

7 жыл бұрын

Krul Mateusz are you having a stroke?

wonderful . next snow walk I'm taking a Bushman machete .

I'll bet a guy could get some thumb screws so that a screw driver would not be required... or just use flatheads that will work with a quarter or whatever

@SimonsDiscoveries

7 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah. I just like to use my multitool because I always carry it with me for many other small tasks.

@Y_N_K_888

6 жыл бұрын

as some others stated in other videos eye screws are a good option because you can use a stick to torque down. Then you don't even need a coin

IMHO, lbs for lbs / $ for $ / € for € / £ for £, The Cold Steel Bushman Series of Knives are the Best, most Versatile, Inexpensive Knife Money can Buy ! A True Bargain !!!

@SimonsDiscoveries

9 жыл бұрын

Owen Joseph King I really like mine. That's for sure :) Thanks for watching.

@owenjosephking7396

9 жыл бұрын

Simon's Discoveries Best Wishes from Bonnie Scotland !

The machete form makes much sense, unless you live too near the Russian or German borders. Ah, the good old days. How did you get such bc a great edge on so big a knife?

@SimonsDiscoveries

6 жыл бұрын

Hi, it wasn't too difficult. After all, the knife isn't bigger than a kitchen knife.

Your editing is excellent, this video was very convincing and entertaining! Thanks! But I have to disagree: as I have it I can tell that this knife is awfull! catastrophic ergonomics preventing to use it at carving or any consistent cutting task, too light for chopping, mediocre at batonning, worst at clearing brush than a 8 euros machete... plus the sheath is sh**t! The only "positive" thing is that it makes a cool (and useless) weapon in different ways. I made a video about it a few months ago. check my channel if you speak french! (and sorry if you don't)

@SimonsDiscoveries

8 жыл бұрын

+cosmik vratch (cosmikvratch) Thanks. I suppose we're gonna have to agree to disagree ;) Unfortunately, I don't speak French. Thanks for watching.

@landon460

8 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't watch anything on your channel because you have no credibility if you dislike this knife. Sure there are smaller knives and/or better designed knives for carving, knives with thicker spines for batoning/chopping, and there are better options for a machete. That being said, this knife does all of those things well enough and it also can be used for things other knives cannot which makes the Cold Steel Bushman an excellent choice for survivalists, campers, preppers, etc. To deny this erases any credibility you have, or think you have in the world of knives and bushcraft.

Why you cut alive trees. Stop video and dislike

@SimonsDiscoveries

8 жыл бұрын

+Avi Yakobi Because dead trees usually don't have leaves on them ;) Thanks for watching.