Cold Steel Bushman 7"

Upon scanning a few of other's reviews, I don't have anything to add that might be considered to be new info, but I could use the space to emphasize a couple of things. The handle section has a matte finish but is still rather slippery--I wouldn't put this thing into actual use without first wrapping the handle with something to prevent a slip of the hand. Also, the sheath holds the knife very securely and pulling it out with one big yank creates a hazardous situation. Instead, slide the fingers of the right hand down between the handle and the belt clip, curling them around the handle. This forces the plastic down and away from the handle, releasing some of the friction fit. Then use the thumb to push on the rounded top of the sheath and pull. The knife pops out nicely and a one-handed operation is achieved. And, yes, it is made in China, but I must say that the quality is as good as one could wish for. It came so sharp I didn't even have to improve the edge. It is a very impressive blade. UPDATE 5/13/15: I found a pot-metal cabinet door/drawer pull (knob) with a circumference just a little bigger than the hole in the end of the handle to use as a plug or cover for that hole. Holding it in place, I proceeded to pump hot glue thru the handle's top hole. The glue flowed to the bottom, with the result of the drawer knob becoming glued into place. It looks super nice, like it was done at the factory. I never wanted to use this thing as a spear anyhow. Now I will wrap the handle and will have an extra nice Bushman to play with.

I am really surprised and impressed with this blade. The knife is a clever design which works quite well. The grip is smooth out of the box but is easy to wrap with a grip tape (I used racquet tape). The blade is relatively thin and light for a large knife, and as such it handles very well. It may be large enough for tasks such as light chopping work, but the Bushman really excels at true knife work. Large knives can be fatiguing for carving and crafting, but the Bushman's light and thin blade, and razor sharp edge, make it a pleasure to use. Mine arrived hair popping sharp, and after a tough session carving both hardwood and deer antler it remained hair popping sharp. I am not that impressed with the sheath or the included fire steel. My fire steel broke after a couple of uses. It was easily fixed by epoxying the rod back into the handle, but I wouldn't want to rely on it in an emergency. The sheath is thin and feels cheap. The retaining tabs are a separate piece of plastic that can easily pop out of the sheath when replacing the knife (mine did). This could be problematic in the field if the retaining tabs are lost the knife will not stay securely in the sheath. Despite the sheath and fire steel problems I still give the knife 5 stars. This is a blade that is highly functional and begs to be used. for a 20 dollar knife it is really amazing. I am willing to overlook the cheap sheath and fire steel since the knife is so good. My recommendation to Cold Steel is to ditch the crappy fire steel, make a decent sheath, and charge a few dollars more I think the knife is worth it.

This is my first experience with Cold Steel products. I heard about this knife on a couple of YouTube videos and was impressed enough to look into getting one. The knife arrives within the sheathe. So my first impression was the combined package. I thought the sheath was well-made and very functional, especially for the price. The biggest drawback it's right-hand only. The knife is easy to draw in a mechanical sense, just overcome an initial resistance, then it slides out easy. To holster, the knife is pushed into the sheathe until you feel a snap and hear/feel a slightly muted click, then it stays there until you need it. There is a warning on the sheathe regarding how high up you can grip it to draw the knife. The handle is just a tapered tube, and I have mild concerns about my hand sliding forward. So, I will be wrapping mine in something with grip. Probably baseball bat or tennis racket wrap. The transition from tube to blade and how the blade is off-centered is setup to make it easier for a right-handed person to choke up on the blade if they need to. It's not impossible to do it left-hand, but it's not as easy as right-handed. The ferro rod that is stowed in the sheathe came loose from it's tiny handle pretty easy. Pull it out manually, clean the glue off, and glue it back in with something stouter. Wiggling both parts while pulling them apart will help them separate easier. And mildly scoring the inside of the ferro rod handle should help with adhesion should you choose to bother with it. Overall, I would highly recommend the knife. And at current prices, you might consider a spare. This knife is ready out of the box, sharp sharp sharp, sheathed, and ready to strike up some sparks. The only catch, it's carbon steel so keep it clean and oiled.

j aime bien le couteau qui devient une lance ! j ai mis de la chambre a air de velo sue la poignee pour le confort , mais la pierre a feu n est pas bonne alors j ai enlevé la partie pierre a feu de l etui ! j ai limé le bord et c est bien mieux ainsi !

Strumento molto versatile, ottimo acciaio e utilissimo per escursioni nei boschi. Pratico il manico che si presta ad utilizzo con bastone (lancia). Ottima affilatura e resistenza del filo (è un carbonioso). Buono il fodero e ottimo il firesteel

Muy bueno

Preis Leistung unschlagbar. Schärfe und Funktionslität unvergleichbar. Das ist dass Messer für Bushcrafter.

Fairly roughly made knife, but inexpensive. Comes sharp, but utility sharp, not like higher end Cold Steel products. Thick and durable. Sheath is very tight and difficult to pull the knife from. People will cut themselves, and not for young or weak people