Ameristep Wild West Bowie 10.75"

When I heard the Whiners gripping about the finish and blade sharpness, I could only laugh at them when my knife arrived and I unwrapped it. The packaging was extremely well done. The knife was secure inside of the box and wrapped tightly to prevent it wiggling around during transport.After hearing the grumbling about the knifes look at first sight I commenced to giving it a thorough cleaning with Dawn and then started polishing the entire blade and hilt and blade with Brasso. I worked on it for about 10 minutes, mostly polishing the brass hilt and not a scratch on it. I then wiped it down with an old t-shirt and grabbed some of my wife’s furniture polish on the handle. It turned out great and IMO It looks fantastic!I NEXT took it to my 4 stage knife sharpener. It was already decently sharp but I was looking for a razors edge, like my Tai Pan and antique Tanto, along with all of my Benchmade knives. You can shave with all 6 of them and that’s not stretching the truth! Took me about 15 minutes, starting off with the third course grip and working down to the finest, using 50 swipes for each coarseness. A mere 22 later I took it to my Dads 86 year old belt and finished it off with minimal effort. I first tried it on my left arm and felt nothing as the hair dissapeared. I then took it into our bathroom and pulled out the shaving gel and my dad’s old, double edged razor. Rubbed my face after warming up my hair with the gel and went to give myself a shave. Wasn’t quite as sharp as my favorite Benchmade, and harder to hold, but I was still able to get a nice, smooth shave using a Bottle Knife. My wife thought I was nuts for doing it, but if you take your time, you truly are able to get a razors edge with this beauty!Next came the Box and Hemp rope cutting test. I took a 6’ piece of 1” hemp rope and tied it off to a rafter in the garage. Tied a small cinder block to the bottom and let it hang. Being careful with my left arm, I took a good swipe with it and it was like a hot knife going through butter. I grabbed another piece and tried it again. Zip!!!! Passed the hemp rope test with flying colors! Next I opened up a cardboard box with started with stabbing it. Straight through with zero effort. The weight does all the work after you do your part. Then I began swiping at it and again it opened up the cardboard with ease. This could be an excellent self defense weapon, but I bought it for camping duties.For the price I think you have scored one fine and heavy duty Bowie knife!Tried the sheath also. Well made and excellent carrying capabilities!All in all one you’re getting one heck of a knife good for numerous tasks at an outstanding price!!!!! Don’t think you will find another true Bowie Knife anywhere near the price of this one. I let my 8 year old grandson try it on some small, 3/4” branches from an oak tree and he chopped right through 3 of them. I’m buying him one for his 10th birthday. He loves mine and I know he will also love his and take very good care of it.Buy one! I did and love it!

A bargain Bowie for sure. Not a work horse, but who cares if it looks good and is made well. Lacks the 5/16 thick blade in a primo Cold Steele or Randall. Works for me!

When i bought it jt was cold steel but now it is ameristep? It is a solid and beautiful knife. I have not had a chance to test it but if it is 1095 carbon and properly heat treated then i have faith.

Fit is tight, finish...a little wipe with a polishing cloth... looks great. A few strokes on a ceramic sharpener....paper is slivered, tomatoes too.. Dangler sheath on my belt....it fits great sitting in my Lazy boy, gets out of your way. Suggestion....if you're single, buy it....good value at +/- $90 bucks. If married,....don't even think about it. It's a 1 & 1/2 pound blade! At my 5'10" height, it hangs to my knee. Think hard about its usefulness for you.Seriously...seems excellent value for your dollar. I bought mine just to round out my collection. (Every one of which will slice tomatoes. ) I got mine because I could....is it necessary for you, or just fun?PS...Leg tie lanyard has a "hangman's" knot. It is a separate piece, glued in place and can be unwrapped. I used a nail to pick it apart. 550 paracord fits just fine in the lanyard holes, handle and sheath.

Now I Wanted a Big Western Bowie and I Ordered it for Coldsteel and I really like the Knife...but I was looking at the Blade and there is no makers Mark on the Blade at all so I am Thinking Coldsteel is probably getting these Bowies from Pakistan and then selling it to us..that Smart of them but not so great for us....because even though they make Knives its not the same Quality of BladeI

This thing is a beast! Good quality, came nice and sharp, ready for the trails.

I was disappointed in the quality of this knife. The wood scales feel cheap and are unevenly finished. The blade goes from being 2 inches wide at the base, down to maybe .75 inches for the tang with no transition. It just goes from big to small at a 90 degree angle and it seems like this massive blade would snap off at the handle if you were to put it to use.The weight is pretty standard for a big knife. I have no complaints with the factory edge. It came sharp out of the box. The balance is too forward heavy to be functional.I got mine for $60 on sale so I will be keeping it, but I would not pay any more for this knife. Honestly, even for $60 you could get a much better knife and pass on this one altogether.For a big blade Bowie I recommend picking up a used Western W49 or Case XX Bowie. They're discontinued but still available for $120 - $300 depending on the condition.I have read that the Bear & Sons Bowie is similar to the W49, but I do not have personal experience with it. If they are as good as a W49, I would go that route for a good first time or "user" Bowie knife.

Not typical Cold Steel quality. It came in an unmarked box. There are no markings on the blade at all. Only the sheath has Cold Steel stamped on it. The brass was completely covered in the stain used on the handle, it looked terrible. I had to use a polishing machine to get it looking good. Others say they had to use brass cleaner on it. I also sharpened the blade then used a stropping wheel on it. I got it very sharp and used it to cut the bone off a jumbo tomahawk steak.The carbon steel discolored with one use. Make sure you clean and dry immediately then oil. I think this is more of a display piece than a practical camping knife. Knife was made in India, poor quality for the money. Almost looks like a counterfeit product.