Sweet,.. You are reviewing my requested tw Cold Steel Bowies,.. Thanks a lot!!! You are doing a great job!!! Keep it up!!! Greetings from the Netherlands,...
Haha! Definitely not. Chips and warps were there before the blades even saw their first use sometimes. Many then were made with the same materials and made the same way as some of todays.
Love all your reviews Donnie. I had to go back and watch this one again because I just ordered the CS Wild West bowie! Supposed to come next week and i can't wait! I'm sure I'll be testing it out on my own video review as well. Thank you DBAD for all the info, insights (and entertaining charisma). You are great man, keep it up. ~dan
Dagnabbit! I gotta get that dang Wild West bowie as the be-all and end all of bowies... Im done collecting! Just one more... Thanks for the dynomite vids and knife tests... great stuff..
I own the 1917 Bowie in 1055 steel ,I need that newer steel version in 1085 and that Wild West Bowie is on the list of must have ,actually I want two WWB's, I just like the hell out of the Big Bowie knife especially but Cold Steel, good demonstration of them two Big Bad Blades Donnie B.
I would never buy a Coldsteel just to look at. You have an amazing knife collection! I like pocket knives more, but I am going to work on my fixed blade collection. Fishing gear and knives can get pricey, yes, for me fishing fish. Great videos !
After a year now I have to say, that the tone that is made by both blades when slicing through the wood is pretty impressive. #22aday Stay safe everybody, and stay blessed. Greetings from Germany!
well I love watching you mess up it keeps me laughing!! lol Great video! The wild west looks a little heavy to me but I do like the wild west! Seems to me it might do more damage the quickest if that makes sense? But I'm still learning. I may do better with that one because it does seem more solid or bigger/heavier.. Kinda like guns. I'm more accurate with a 357 verses a 9 mm pistol. The Cold Steel seems like it would do more work "for me"..idk. Anyway good video love watching ya!
You're more accurate with the 357 because you're smart enough to choose it over a 9! haha! The Wild West is a fun blade to swing. It's not too heavy and the best part is it matches your eyes.
I pulled the trigger on that Frontier for the Badass cool factor, it's just too Awesome looking. Plus the Martial Arts factor of it being faster in hand and that wicked clip point. I was compelled. I'll most likely get the WW Bowie at some point. 👍🗡
Hi thanks for video. Have you done a review previously for the Down Under Mistress Bowie knife, is the largest I have seen. Also what is the largest Bowie knife you have reviewed Thanks Neil
Great review brother! I have a couple original Western Bowies: one from early 1960s pre-W49 stamp, one from early 1970s...phenomenal Bowies, a great American classic.
Yo Donnie, greetings from down under 🇦🇺, you mentioned in another comment after cleaning your blades you oil them. What type of oil do you use and how do you apply it? Something like a micro fibre cloth? Cheers, bro 🤙
I use gun oil from a spray can. After I spray them down I'll sometimes use my finger tip to lightly spread it. No crazy crazy methods. Just spray and rub.
I’ve had the 1917 for about 5 years now and about pull the trigger on a Wild West. Your the 2nd review stating the S guard is loosening... isn’t that a bad point for a $90 Bowie or is it just regular thing to glue it? If so why doesn’t CS do it out of the factory. What kind of glue do you use? Do you have a vid on that process. Sorry for all the questions - I’m still an enthusiastic tourist :)
It's a common occurrence with most Bowie of this design. No change in function, that's the only reason I haven't tightened mine up yet. From the factory, it is lightly secured as to not have any ugly spots, but the bonding doesn't always hold. The best thing to do is simply unscrew the handle scales and mix up some JB Weld adhesive. I nice lathering there and it should stay tight forever. The blade is so awesome, I just didn't mind, but may be I'll do a vid showing how to secure it.
Hey Donnie. I bought the Case XX 1836 Bowie and it’s awesome except the handle is huge. I have smaller hands so I can’t get a good grip on that big ass slick handle material. How does the Cold Steel Wild West Bowie handle compare to the Case 1836? It looks like it’s smaller than the Case handle. But I don’t have one to compare. Thanks.
Great video I'm a fan of Cold Steel Knives have been for a long time you should try to come up with the new cold steel 1849 rifleman's knife and do a review
I may have missed it in the video, but did the handguard on the WWB begin wiggly, or did it only become that way after rough use? Also, I've seen reviews stating that the blade doesn't arrive too sharp. What was your experience with this? I've also seen a review stating that the sheath isn't great, that the Bowie doesn't easily come out, and go back into it. Could you also tell me your experience with this? Thank you.
I did a full out of the box review. Mine came well sharpened and with a good sheath. The guard like on many of this style, loosened from banging on it. A little JB Weld set it right back up.
Thank you, sir. I had already made the purchase shortly before receiving your response; I didn't want to miss out on this one. I appreciate the quick reply as far as that goes. Now after your reassurance, I'm looking even more forward to receiving this beautiful Bowie.
I owned 2 western w49 Bowie's and I would love to see a comparison with the wild wild west but I think it would be redundant...... That being said, your reviews got me to purchase a wild wild west. My experience with the w49 I know the style is bad to the bone. Thanks
Also I always ut the guards down to at the upward and downward curve so it's just flat brass and I put blue silicone gasket in between the wood and guard to stop the rattle.. I gotta say the lanyard hole and screws appeal to me. I was going to buy another w49 from eBay but you definately made this choice seem great
I have both and I agree 100%. I love all my Cold Steels, both fixed and folding knives. They just make a hell of a knife regardless of the style. They come sharp, and if you strop them a little, they become outright obnoxiously sharp! I'd hate to have to choose only one to keep, cuz I ain't getting rid of any of'em! I just won an SRK in a GAW to add to the collection. Made my day.
Thank you so much for your videos brother. They have been giving something to watch while I recovered from COVID. I have the Frontier Bowie and now you inspired me to also get a Wild West Bowie to celebrate my recovery. God bless you bro!
The Wild West Bowie, looks like my old Western W49 Bowie knife. Blade and guard are a good match. The biggest difference is the handle on mine is held on with brass pins or rivets, cant tell. And the blade on mine is Stainless steel. Other then that, a very close match. Okay, mine is smaller 14 inches over all, 9 and 3/8 inch long blade. So a tad smaller. P.S. Since the handle on the 1917 Bowie is, you could remove it, reshape it a bit, refinish it, and then put it back on the blade.
Hey donnie! have u thought of testing the TOPS operator 7? i just bought one and its a friggin beast! insanely thick. its got nothing on my bowies length. its more of a bushcraft. but i would love to see what u had to say about it. the thickness of the blade is crazy huge.
@@DonnieBAllDay I know. when they first showed up i scoffed at the price. but they really blew my mind with this model (operator 7}. its basically an axe in knife form. Either way ive become a big bowie knife guy. keep going with the vids. ill try to spread the word to fellow knife nerds.
Sure you can baton with a knife , but actually knifes where not made for chopping wood.that’s why they make axes and hatchets.Knifes we’re considered a prized possession and we’re used for skinning and protection.And cutting.But I guess if you can cut wood that’s good to.And a proper way to us a knife is personal preference I guess.
Hey Donnie B All Day. I am a big fan of your bowie knife reviews and I have 2 of them from cold Steel. I have the 1917 Frontier Bowie and the Natchez bowie. The Natchez Bowie is the best fighting bowie overall but the 1917 comes in a very very close 2nd. When it comes to those 2 blades there is no wrong answer. Both are an excellent choice. The Natchez is blazing fast and has a nice false edge. The 1917 is super strong and nearly indestructible. I have a question for you. Have done a review on the M-tech Raptor Bowie? or Would you consider doing a review on the M-tech Raptor bowie? Thanks for your time.
Donnie, I am torn between the two. I think for value and crafting practicality, the wild west has it over the 1917. I like the 1917 guard better, doesn't seem to stick out so much. I think the brass guard coming loose on the wild west is from it being so big, and smacking into stuff when striking/chopping. What about the wild west vs the ka bar big brother? the big brother is a crazy chopper too.
If handguard is the hang ug, remember that the WWB is brass and VERY easy to shape down. Brass is really soft. That's why it's used. Absorbs a lot of vibration. A simple grinding wheel and sander or even hacksaw and file can change it all. As for the WWB vs the BB? Really depends on what you want it for. If you're looking for a straight up chopper, the WWB has more blade weight and a bigger belly, meaning it generates more momentum in the chop.
Hey Brother , I have a SZCO Wild West carbon steel Bowie Knife and the hand guard has some wobble straight from the factory , can you tell me how I can glue and fix the problem without removing the handles @DonnieBAllDAY ?
Mix together some JB Weld. Get a piece of thin steel or wood that you can wedge into the space between the grip and guard. Coat it in JB Weld then hammer it all the way in. You should be good. A nylon hammer is best with some kind of punch or anything to hit the top of the new shim with
I think you gave a great presentation. Here's my analysis... If I want to chop.. I'll use an an ax.. but if I want to knife fight... I'll use the 2917..👍
Great video ! What do you say a versus like Cold Steel 1917 and Condor Atrox ? Or Atrox vs Wild Wild West ? DBad Defender I suppose will beat them all - so I guess will be like cheating 😊
This past summer I bought the 1917 Frontier Bowie, it was one of those knives that I just had to buy. As for the Wild West Bowie. Don't need it. I have the Western W49 Bowie, that was made in Boulder Colorado back in 1984. I thin maybe the Wild West Bowie was based on that design. All good knives though.
I have to see this particular vid every now and then ... I can't help myself from doing it ..😂 Oh, yes, since I've bought the 1917 some time ago now I feel obliged to buy the WWB as well ... Not that I really needed it ... You understand ...
😂when I screw up a video I have to redo it, as it takes 2 hours to upload 6 min video. Love my 1917. I may have to post a video of my 17 sheath that I customized. Keep up the good work 🤠👍🗡🗡
Absolutely. Both are still fighters and both are still choppers. Both are top dogs at each as well. One is just better than the other in each category. Slightly.
@@DonnieBAllDay im undecided on which bowie to get. I like the Wild West, The Frontier and the Cocoabola Bear and Sons. Which one would you recommend for best multiple use as self defense and camping
Thanks alot for the amazing videos, I would love it if you review the Cold Steel Marauder, the new ones have a stonewash finish and Saber grind instead of the old satin finish and hollow grind. You do the best hardcore and thorough bowie reviews and tests, and I think that the cold steel Marauder would be suitable for the kind of content you re producing Sir. Thanks alot and greetings from PA.
Donnie B my bear and sons Gold Rush had the "wiggle" I fixed it by stuffing it with the JB weld type wood filler. Bear and sons said they do that when the wood dries out in other climates.
Is the 1917 Bowie a good fighter? Or would you recommend another bowie in the the same price range (or even better below haha) for that purpose? It should also be utilitarian but primary focus is on self defense. Thank you and keep on pushing, love your knife nutty attitude!!
I love it but price for price, my dbad OEF Defender beats it as a pure fighter. The dbad Preacher can cut it in half and the dbad War Machine is born for combat. But you wont have a bad time with the 1917
Those are the exact two knives I’ve come down two in my search for a big badass knife. One that isn’t stainless. Have to have high carbon. Still can’t make up my mind but I think I’m leaning towards the 1917 just because I like the blued steel. And the extra length. It’s more sword like in my eyes. But I guess I can’t go wrong with either. I was looking a Puma 6396 and some vintage Western W49’s on eBay but you don’t really know what steel the blade is made of. At least not exactly. With a new Cold Steel I know exactly what the steel is. Thanks man for the video.
Love the reviews, keep up the good work. Seems like both are good choppers, but what about other camp chores? Seems like the choil on the 1917 would lend itself to other camp chores. Both look great, but not everything is about gross chopping. I think they both can perform pretty much anything that you ask of them. Again, well done!!
too Sheffield-y , i don't like the 1/2 clip blade or the sticlish handle, i prefer the meatier Wild West Bowie by cold steel or ontario marine raider that style or an 11' blade on a frost cutlery eagle knuckle grip bowie blade
That cold steel is bad mother grabber. But that frontier bowie is one super sexey,blade. Shot me your email brother. I would love to show you my collection. Stay safe Donnie b,
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Sweet,..
You are reviewing my requested tw Cold Steel Bowies,..
Thanks a lot!!!
You are doing a great job!!!
Keep it up!!!
Greetings from the Netherlands,...
I didn't forget about you.
Both are great blades from Cold Steel, but the 1917 Frontier Bowie is my favorite. Love this versus of two great Cold Steel Giants.
another great pair
Love your, spontaneous and true reviews, thanks for sharing !
I appreciate that
Pretty sure the original bowies at the times were not immune to guard wiggle and wood scales getting loose.
Haha! Definitely not. Chips and warps were there before the blades even saw their first use sometimes. Many then were made with the same materials and made the same way as some of todays.
I am in love with that 1917 Bowie.
I've got to get me one.
Unfortunately right now all I can afford is a budget knife.
Cheaper on Ebay, but still expensive. Save up. It's worth it.
Cold steel has awesome budget knives
Marauder bowie by cold steel maybe? they have a serrated one now too if you want that.
@@travisconrad5035 black bear Bowie machete it's about $25 made in South Africa for Cold Steel
@@josephmac2386 prolliby has a 1/2'' tang and all plastic handle put in vise and see where the blade snaps , are they made by Ryan Varkpoes ?
Whats going on!!! I had to buy the 1917 because of this video, so thanks for making bad ass reviews buddy!
You made a great choice!
Love all your reviews Donnie. I had to go back and watch this one again because I just ordered the CS Wild West bowie! Supposed to come next week and i can't wait! I'm sure I'll be testing it out on my own video review as well. Thank you DBAD for all the info, insights (and entertaining charisma). You are great man, keep it up.
~dan
Thanks bro. Definitely let me know when you post it
@@DonnieBAllDay Sure thing brother
Really cool demo. Never would have guessed the Wild West would be the better all rounder but this proves it
A great knife
Dagnabbit! I gotta get that dang Wild West bowie as the be-all and end all of bowies... Im done collecting! Just one more... Thanks for the dynomite vids and knife tests... great stuff..
One moe until the next one. Haha
You hide it well but you’re having fun 😂 Great work and lots of details 💪
I have to work on projecting myself a little better
Yeah buddy! Two of my favorite Cold Steel bad ass Bowie’s!!!!!
team monster!
@@DonnieBAllDay Insanely Godly bro!
Bowies
By the way : you man are doing the best knife reviews, by far !
Can't get enough of them !
Great job !!!
Much appreciated my brother
I own the 1917 Bowie in 1055 steel ,I need that newer steel version in 1085 and that Wild West Bowie is on the list of must have ,actually I want two WWB's, I just like the hell out of the Big Bowie knife especially but Cold Steel, good demonstration of them two Big Bad Blades Donnie B.
thanks bro
Two fantastic blades. I love 'm. Great vid 👍
a fun battle
I would never buy a Coldsteel just to look at. You have an amazing knife collection! I like pocket knives more, but I am going to work on my fixed blade collection. Fishing gear and knives can get pricey, yes, for me fishing fish. Great videos !
I have a new Kubey coming in I'm excited about
@@DonnieBAllDay awesome
After a year now I have to say, that the tone that is made by both blades when slicing through the wood is pretty impressive.
#22aday
Stay safe everybody, and stay blessed.
Greetings from Germany!
These are just made right
well I love watching you mess up it keeps me laughing!! lol Great video! The wild west looks a little heavy to me but I do like the wild west! Seems to me it might do more damage the quickest if that makes sense? But I'm still learning. I may do better with that one because it does seem more solid or bigger/heavier.. Kinda like guns. I'm more accurate with a 357 verses a 9 mm pistol. The Cold Steel seems like it would do more work "for me"..idk. Anyway good video love watching ya!
You're more accurate with the 357 because you're smart enough to choose it over a 9! haha! The Wild West is a fun blade to swing. It's not too heavy and the best part is it matches your eyes.
Donnie B All Day you’re right, absolutely right! 😁and the Wild West does match the eyes 👁👁! 😂
Thanks for the great comparison between these two Bowie's. 🔪👍🗡️
my pleasure
I pulled the trigger on that Frontier for the Badass cool factor, it's just too Awesome looking. Plus the Martial Arts factor of it being faster in hand and that wicked clip point. I was compelled. I'll most likely get the WW Bowie at some point. 👍🗡
You can't be disappointed with either
I absolutely love both of them I just wish cold steel would do more stuff like this I don’t get into the plastic
I agree
Hi thanks for video. Have you done a review previously for the Down Under Mistress Bowie knife, is the largest I have seen. Also what is the largest Bowie knife you have reviewed Thanks Neil
The only Down Under I did was the Outback Eclipse. The biggest I tested was my own custom Musso.
Being a lefty the one thing that really irritates me about these companies is no options for left handed sheaths, it's no like they are cheap.
As a fellow south paw, I feel you there
Great review brother! I have a couple original Western Bowies: one from early 1960s pre-W49 stamp, one from early 1970s...phenomenal Bowies, a great American classic.
A design that's hard to beat
I still have my Western Bowie W49, that I think I bought back in 1985, when I was in Yellowstone. Good knife.
I 've both now and that's very nice knives .
most definitely.
Great video! That 1917!!!
Thanks!
Yo Donnie, greetings from down under 🇦🇺, you mentioned in another comment after cleaning your blades you oil them. What type of oil do you use and how do you apply it? Something like a micro fibre cloth? Cheers, bro 🤙
I use gun oil from a spray can. After I spray them down I'll sometimes use my finger tip to lightly spread it. No crazy crazy methods. Just spray and rub.
I’ve had the 1917 for about 5 years now and about pull the trigger on a Wild West. Your the 2nd review stating the S guard is loosening... isn’t that a bad point for a $90 Bowie or is it just regular thing to glue it? If so why doesn’t CS do it out of the factory. What kind of glue do you use? Do you have a vid on that process. Sorry for all the questions - I’m still an enthusiastic tourist :)
It's a common occurrence with most Bowie of this design. No change in function, that's the only reason I haven't tightened mine up yet. From the factory, it is lightly secured as to not have any ugly spots, but the bonding doesn't always hold. The best thing to do is simply unscrew the handle scales and mix up some JB Weld adhesive. I nice lathering there and it should stay tight forever. The blade is so awesome, I just didn't mind, but may be I'll do a vid showing how to secure it.
I'm happy with my Wild West Bowie. The 1917 is on its way.
Two greats
Hey Donnie. I bought the Case XX 1836 Bowie and it’s awesome except the handle is huge. I have smaller hands so I can’t get a good grip on that big ass slick handle material. How does the Cold Steel Wild West Bowie handle compare to the Case 1836? It looks like it’s smaller than the Case handle. But I don’t have one to compare. Thanks.
The CS is more of a square grip. Any can be sanded down a bit
was the 1917 frontier bowie sharp out of the box? cause i heard some werent
this one was
Great video Donnie B. , love it! Is there any chance for you to do a video of CS Wild West Bowie VS CS Marauder Bowie? Thank you!
I don't have the Marauder... Yet
two of my favorite knives !!!!
I'm with you my brother!
@@DonnieBAllDay and thé marauder thé recon tanto thé srk.....
Love 'em all!
@@DonnieBAllDay and à lot of knives i have lol.....
Between the 1917, the wild west, and the condor undertaker, which one would you take camping?
As a pure camp blade... the WWB.
Which one would you take to a fight....???****(
Ww @@dongarrett6228
The frontier's hand guard is soldered right? So it's pretty solid? Or does the hand guard also become loose on the frontier?
I haven't had any loosening. I do believe it's soldered
@@DonnieBAllDay Cool, thanks!
Great video I'm a fan of Cold Steel Knives have been for a long time you should try to come up with the new cold steel 1849 rifleman's knife and do a review
It's on my list
How did I miss this gem when you reviewed it
good question. Haha
I may have missed it in the video, but did the handguard on the WWB begin wiggly, or did it only become that way after rough use? Also, I've seen reviews stating that the blade doesn't arrive too sharp. What was your experience with this? I've also seen a review stating that the sheath isn't great, that the Bowie doesn't easily come out, and go back into it. Could you also tell me your experience with this? Thank you.
I did a full out of the box review. Mine came well sharpened and with a good sheath. The guard like on many of this style, loosened from banging on it. A little JB Weld set it right back up.
Thank you, sir. I had already made the purchase shortly before receiving your response; I didn't want to miss out on this one. I appreciate the quick reply as far as that goes. Now after your reassurance, I'm looking even more forward to receiving this beautiful Bowie.
They're both Badass
absolutely
From 0:41 to 0:43 you demonstrated a quick turning around with both knives out of the wrist. How is the movement? I want to learn it.
I have a vid called the art of knife flipping
I owned 2 western w49 Bowie's and I would love to see a comparison with the wild wild west but I think it would be redundant...... That being said, your reviews got me to purchase a wild wild west.
My experience with the w49 I know the style is bad to the bone.
Thanks
Also I always ut the guards down to at the upward and downward curve so it's just flat brass and I put blue silicone gasket in between the wood and guard to stop the rattle..
I gotta say the lanyard hole and screws appeal to me.
I was going to buy another w49 from eBay but you definately made this choice seem great
You're going to be happy with it. I did a video customizing my Szco version where one of the things I did was trim the guard
I have both and I agree 100%. I love all my Cold Steels, both fixed and folding knives. They just make a hell of a knife regardless of the style. They come sharp, and if you strop them a little, they become outright obnoxiously sharp! I'd hate to have to choose only one to keep, cuz I ain't getting rid of any of'em! I just won an SRK in a GAW to add to the collection. Made my day.
I love my SRK! San Mai is the shit!
Thank you so much for your videos brother. They have been giving something to watch while I recovered from COVID. I have the Frontier Bowie and now you inspired me to also get a Wild West Bowie to celebrate my recovery. God bless you bro!
Never a bad reason for more knives
The Wild West Bowie, looks like my old Western W49 Bowie knife. Blade and guard are a good match. The biggest difference is the handle on mine is held on with brass pins or rivets, cant tell. And the blade on mine is Stainless steel. Other then that, a very close match. Okay, mine is smaller 14 inches over all, 9 and 3/8 inch long blade. So a tad smaller. P.S. Since the handle on the 1917 Bowie is, you could remove it, reshape it a bit, refinish it, and then put it back on the blade.
Same design, different outcome. The W49 is a classic though! Be proud of that one
Witch one would be best for home defense?
For that application, both are equal
@@DonnieBAllDay thanks man.
Hey donnie! have u thought of testing the TOPS operator 7? i just bought one and its a friggin beast! insanely thick. its got nothing on my bowies length. its more of a bushcraft. but i would love to see what u had to say about it. the thickness of the blade is crazy huge.
I'm a big fan of Tops blades. I own a couple and they both reviewed great. I would pocket any model they make.
@@DonnieBAllDay I know. when they first showed up i scoffed at the price. but they really blew my mind with this model
(operator 7}. its basically an axe in knife form. Either way ive become a big bowie knife guy. keep going with the vids. ill try to spread the word to fellow knife nerds.
@@alexbogle2871 thanks bro
I just got my Wild West and your the only guy that says it’s a good chopper.I hope so .
If people cant chop with it, then they simply have no idea how to use a knife
Sure you can baton with a knife , but actually knifes where not made for chopping wood.that’s why they make axes and hatchets.Knifes we’re considered a prized possession and we’re used for skinning and protection.And cutting.But I guess if you can cut wood that’s good to.And a proper way to us a knife is personal preference I guess.
DBAD videos, should be watched more than once... Especially, when reviewing one of your favorite knives (1917 Frontier Bowie)!!!
Everyone needs a reason to scratch their eyes out! haha
@@DonnieBAllDay lol!!! But NOT with a 1917 Frontier Bowie...
I'd love for that Frontier Bowie to go back in stock... I'm hoping it does!!!
CS is terrible about restocking
Hey Donnie B All Day.
I am a big fan of your bowie knife reviews and I have 2 of them from cold Steel. I have the 1917 Frontier Bowie and the Natchez bowie. The Natchez Bowie is the best fighting bowie overall but the 1917 comes in a very very close 2nd. When it comes to those 2 blades there is no wrong answer. Both are an excellent choice. The Natchez is blazing fast and has a nice false edge. The 1917 is super strong and nearly indestructible. I have a question for you. Have done a review on the M-tech Raptor Bowie? or Would you consider doing a review on the M-tech Raptor bowie?
Thanks for your time.
Its on my list
Donnie, I am torn between the two. I think for value and crafting practicality, the wild west has it over the 1917. I like the 1917 guard better, doesn't seem to stick out so much. I think the brass guard coming loose on the wild west is from it being so big, and smacking into stuff when striking/chopping. What about the wild west vs the ka bar big brother? the big brother is a crazy chopper too.
If handguard is the hang ug, remember that the WWB is brass and VERY easy to shape down. Brass is really soft. That's why it's used. Absorbs a lot of vibration. A simple grinding wheel and sander or even hacksaw and file can change it all. As for the WWB vs the BB? Really depends on what you want it for. If you're looking for a straight up chopper, the WWB has more blade weight and a bigger belly, meaning it generates more momentum in the chop.
Hey Brother , I have a SZCO Wild West carbon steel Bowie Knife and the hand guard has some wobble straight from the factory , can you tell me how I can glue and fix the problem without removing the handles @DonnieBAllDAY ?
Mix together some JB Weld. Get a piece of thin steel or wood that you can wedge into the space between the grip and guard. Coat it in JB Weld then hammer it all the way in. You should be good. A nylon hammer is best with some kind of punch or anything to hit the top of the new shim with
Frontier Bowie looks like something that would’ve been used during the Mexican Revolution of 1910 to 1920.
absolutely
the wild west is actually skeletonized if im not mistaken
yes
I think you gave a great presentation. Here's my analysis... If I want to chop.. I'll use an an ax.. but if I want to knife fight... I'll use the 2917..👍
I hear that
Ah yes, the cold steel 2917 lightsaber
I hope I never have to chop through a limb that size with either of those knives!!!
Just nice to know you can. Bigfoot has thick legs
Great video !
What do you say a versus like Cold Steel 1917 and Condor Atrox ?
Or Atrox vs Wild Wild West ?
DBad Defender I suppose will beat them all - so I guess will be like cheating 😊
Haha! You may be right!
Lot of people have had the cold steel bowie break at the guard but it could have been just a bad batch of usser negligence not sure
Cold Steel can be hit or miss
Is the 1917 actually good for fighting
100%
That 17 is a wild looking blade love it the wild west well what can you say about it classic
My WW is my official fireplace knife
Excellent comparison I'm considering one of them so I'm watching raptly
I hope this helped.
Never mind. I just found your video were you compare the Case and the Cold Steel.
Oh good
This past summer I bought the 1917 Frontier Bowie, it was one of those knives that I just had to buy. As for the Wild West Bowie. Don't need it. I have the Western W49 Bowie, that was made in Boulder Colorado back in 1984. I thin maybe the Wild West Bowie was based on that design. All good knives though.
The W49 was based on a design from the mid 1800's. Western made it famous though.
The 1917 Frontier Bowie is 1055 carbon. I'd like it a lot more in 1085, but it's still beautiful.
I know they changed the steel maybe more than once. The thing is a beast in any steel they use though.
I have to see this particular vid every now and then ... I can't help myself from doing it ..😂
Oh, yes, since I've bought the 1917 some time ago now I feel obliged to buy the WWB as well ... Not that I really needed it ... You understand ...
no such thing as too many
@@DonnieBAllDay right ...
do you know what cold steel stands for ?
I didn't know that it stood for something
😂when I screw up a video I have to redo it, as it takes 2 hours to upload 6 min video. Love my 1917. I may have to post a video of my 17 sheath that I customized. Keep up the good work 🤠👍🗡🗡
Oh hell yeah. Show it off!
See the Knives from Legion 14. Nino Maglio is a Italien-German Man who make verry havy Bowie's and other Knives with his Hand's.
I'll look
so it's all down to if you want a fighter or a chopper
Absolutely. Both are still fighters and both are still choppers. Both are top dogs at each as well. One is just better than the other in each category. Slightly.
Big fan of Cold steel products. I have a Sk5 knife , Kurki plus machete and Oyabun knife . Diffently get your money worth buying there products.
I'm a huge fan of the brand
Which one do you refer to buy
I would have to say the 1917, but both are great
@@DonnieBAllDay im undecided on which bowie to get. I like the Wild West, The Frontier and the Cocoabola Bear and Sons. Which one would you recommend for best multiple use as self defense and camping
@@jamesleewilliamsjr.2865 Bear and sons over WWB, but 1917 over both
@@DonnieBAllDay Whats your thoughts on the Natchez Bowie. My son likes it. I want to by him Bowie knife too
@@jamesleewilliamsjr.2865 The Natchez is a pure fighting knife. It can be used hard, but not as hard as the others
I meant to ask
Are you planning on reviewing Cold Steel’s Bowie Machetes?
I do have one in my sights
Donnie B All Day i’m guessing the blackbear bowie?
With it’s freaking size it should be called the Cave Bear Bowie
Exactly the one
Donnie B All Day alright
I’ll keep an eye out for the review of The Cave Bear Bowie
X3
Thanks alot for the amazing videos, I would love it if you review the Cold Steel Marauder, the new ones have a stonewash finish and Saber grind instead of the old satin finish and hollow grind.
You do the best hardcore and thorough bowie reviews and tests, and I think that the cold steel Marauder would be suitable for the kind of content you re producing Sir.
Thanks alot and greetings from PA.
If one comes my way I'll give it a good show
Donnie B my bear and sons Gold Rush had the "wiggle" I fixed it by stuffing it with the JB weld type wood filler. Bear and sons said they do that when the wood dries out in other climates.
JB Weld is what I use
@@DonnieBAllDay yes sir! Love your videos! JB Weld is good stuff, just sharing my similar experience. Thanks for what you do!
Is the 1917 Bowie a good fighter? Or would you recommend another bowie in the the same price range (or even better below haha) for that purpose? It should also be utilitarian but primary focus is on self defense.
Thank you and keep on pushing, love your knife nutty attitude!!
I love it but price for price, my dbad OEF Defender beats it as a pure fighter. The dbad Preacher can cut it in half and the dbad War Machine is born for combat. But you wont have a bad time with the 1917
Either one works for me
me too
the 1917 bowie would make a good pair with the 1917 cutlass
absolutely
The frontier look so badass
I agree
I like the width of the wild west but the 1917 has it beat in most other categories. Im not a huge fan of mirror finished knives..
Can't go wrong with either, but that 1917 has so much to admire
Wild west bowie
Cant go wrong with it
Good big knife!!!!!
Both great blades
Donnie B All Day Yes I agree
Just realized your Left handed me too .You think lefties are more into Weapons n blades more than righty’s?.?lol idk man what you think?
I can only speak for me and you on that, but we're the only ones that matter
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Right on
I like the cold steel blade, it looks cooler
Uhhhhhhhhh........ They're both Cold Steel.
Donnie B All Day 😂I have no idea what I'm talking about huh.. I meant the black blade by the way lol
@@ALbaraa2X I had a feeling that's what you meant. Haha
Only problem I see is there's no holes to add it to a gun or a stick to make it into a bayonet
definitely not made for lashing
Hmm, so DBad, you're talking about F16 - multirole fighter (WWB) vs F15 -mainly fighter (1917) ? Something like that ?
you aren't wrong
@@DonnieBAllDay 😊
Yo Dbad! If you only had 100$ to spend on a Bowie, what would it be??
dbad Preacher
Those are the exact two knives I’ve come down two in my search for a big badass knife. One that isn’t stainless. Have to have high carbon. Still can’t make up my mind but I think I’m leaning towards the 1917 just because I like the blued steel. And the extra length. It’s more sword like in my eyes. But I guess I can’t go wrong with either. I was looking a Puma 6396 and some vintage Western W49’s on eBay but you don’t really know what steel the blade is made of. At least not exactly. With a new Cold Steel I know exactly what the steel is. Thanks man for the video.
I use the WWB to baton firewood in the house constantly. But it definitely takes more upkeep than the 1917. That FB is a beast.
Man these things are dope but they're out of stock everywhere anyone know when these things will be back?
Its tough. They sell out alot. Sometimes they're on Ebay
Its tough. They sell out alot. Sometimes they're on Ebay
Check Bladehq
@@izaak8056 i already got the condor bowie since that comment thanks anyway though.
Love the reviews, keep up the good work. Seems like both are good choppers, but what about other camp chores? Seems like the choil on the 1917 would lend itself to other camp chores. Both look great, but not everything is about gross chopping. I think they both can perform pretty much anything that you ask of them. Again, well done!!
I did full single reviews on both. They are definitely good to have if you need to set up camp and survive
More reach or more girth? She said both!
Bada boom!!
Not the wild west bowie them have all got great reviews its the other one im talking about but it looks like you got a good 1700 s bowie
These two are definitely hitters
This upload is officially approved by (guncotton) yes this is actually official and certified by (guncotton)
Awwwwww snap!
What I dont understand is how what Is essentially a copy of the Western cutlery model 49 is in any way a " wild west " bowie.
The model 49 was made after western trail knife designs. It was mass produced and popularized by Western, but the design was nothing new.
@@DonnieBAllDay
I have not seen any historical bowies resembling it.
@@TylerSnyder305 images.app.goo.gl/8zA598Kuf8xNEgPi8
@@TylerSnyder305 This is pretty much where the shape came from.
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Check out the "Bear and Son" American Bowie
I know it well
too Sheffield-y , i don't like the 1/2 clip blade or the sticlish handle, i prefer the meatier Wild West Bowie by cold steel or ontario marine raider that style or an 11' blade on a frost cutlery eagle knuckle grip bowie blade
I'm looking at a giant folder to buy but I keep looking at these bowies...americuhhh
For giant folders stick with cold steel
@@DonnieBAllDay of course!
Awesome vid! Donnie B, where was the the throwing test?! Which one do you give the nod to for throwing?
WWB is definitely the better thrower. I even stuck the guard. That was a hard throw
@@DonnieBAllDay Right on, thanks!
I got a feeling these Bowie knives are going away thanks to GSM
We will see I guess
@@DonnieBAllDay I reckon so
That cold steel is bad mother grabber. But that frontier bowie is one super sexey,blade. Shot me your email brother. I would love to show you my collection. Stay safe Donnie b,
I was never notified about this comment. Show me some steeeeel! imntymout@yahoo.com
Hows my brother Donnie b all day doing
Every days been leading to a next one
@@DonnieBAllDay cool love the videos old buddy happy trail's bud
in the 13 minute mark if we were on the other side it would just look like your playing with your self
haha!.... I was
yep with 2 hands
@@creepywhiteguy3621 for some of us, we NEED 2 hands! haha
@@DonnieBAllDay or shoes for extra grip
@@creepywhiteguy3621 that's some hardcore relief!! Haha