TOTALLY AWESOME! TOPS Prather War Bowie
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ต.ค. 2018
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This knife is the most deserving of a Kydex sheath in TOPS' entire line-up.
The sheathe it comes with is an insult, I ended up getting one from azwelke.
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A leather sheath would’ve been 1000% better
Thanks for this video recommendation. Finally made the decision and bought it last year. It is a great fixed blade option for the woods. I've tested it in the humid Indian jungles and Himalayas and it works extremely well. Got a good kydex sheath for it and have carried it on almost every hike since the purchase.
Aaron, I considered this knife for years but never picked one up for one reason or another. Eventually I forgot about it in the continuous mix of great knife releases. It's fortuitous that you did this review. You put this great bowie back in my crosshairs. In fact I jumped and ordered one to review on my channel and add to my personal collection. Thanks brother.
There's no other way to say it but. . . I FEEL that knife! (You know what I'm talking about).
I have been wanting one of these for a very long time. this is one of very few production knives that has caught my attention to such a degree
Prather says it’s a field knife first and a fighting knife second. He would know. Great knife great review , I’ve had one for a while. It is a go anywhere do anything knife.
Fits in my Condor Hudson Bay sheath.
One of the best knives TOPS makes. PWB has been my edc for over 4 years. I have very large hands and have no problems with the handle.
It makes a great camp knife too. From processing firewood to cleaning fish, it won’t let you down.
But the best thing about it is all the knife envy is creates in everyone else around you.
Jeff Prather gives a Bowie Seminar in Tucson and it’s well worth the trip. Mumma Bear and I went through it last year.
Thanks for chimimg in! That helps me!
You edc this big ass blade ? Lol
Finally pulled the trigger... Can't wait to get it so in the mean time, I'm gonna have to binge-out on Prather War Bowie videos!!!
Awesome!!!
I just bought one. It's nice knowing you are a fan also. You are my top knife & gear tester. Thank you
I gave my first PWB to a brother, have my replacement finally on the way so I'm watching the thing in action, over a year later from letting it go. Medium hand looking at the neck again, it isn't so narrow, and I ran the old one through the gauntlet. Big hands might feel it but if there's a worry about it performing, don't worry.
that opening scen with that GORGEOUS LANDSCAPE!!!WOW!!
Just watched this video again. Love this knife. You have to do a versus video: Tops War Bowie vs. Tops Silent Hero.
I think they are almost in different catagories but I agree, I have the Tahoma and I would like to see a Tops knives shootout.
That was about time! I believe the Prather and the Longhorn bowies are among TOPS' best designs but they don't get as much 'air time' as other models.
Dude this is the most beautiful scenery I've come across
Couldn't agree more!
Such a cool grind. Not much around like that at the moment!
Please believe me, sir. The edge is recovered so easily by using LANSKY Qick Fix enclosed with this knife. I highly recommend you this knife as one of its users.
My first Tops knife and am a big fan of the design.
I have one and fall in love with it ! I must confess I would take it in harms way over the "Operator 7" witch is a close #2!
I've often heard great things about this knife. Cool to see it in action
Totally agree would be a much cooler knife with a different coating and smoother handles.
Wow, awesome Bowie knife. I would love to get one. Thanks for showing this Cool Bowie Aaron and another great review Sir.
That lake behind you is calling me. I love clip points too.
I'm wondering how he managed to do that intro. I'd be too busy fishing
Jeff Prather is an awesome guy. Knife is awesome as well.
That looks like it would be pretty handy in the kitchen as well
Just ordered one!
Thank.
Have been trying to decide between the Tops Prather war bowie. And the Tops operator 7. Thanks for the fantastic review. The war bowie wins.
Awesome!
I have XL to XXL (glove) hands, and I love the feel of this knife. Gets my vote.
Thanks for chiming in!
This bowie and my beretta vertec with olight pl pro valkyrie is what I carry hiking/camping.
I don't live in an area with bears or mountain lions so I'll only need to worry about coyotes.
Three 17 round magazines and a mega knife should be able to take care of anything I run into, other humans included.
GOT THIS GREAT KNIFE TWO YEARS AGO AND ITS STILL "TOPS" !!!!
Lol, you said War Boobie. Great review nice blade.
Z1000 Kawasaki. Hahaha you said boobie to boobies 😅
No problemo, I have 0 (zero) fear of boobies.
War boobies come standard on fembots.
Loving this comment n replies!
Oh my goodness! Knife reviews with naked boobies would sell the heck out of some knives, eh?
I bought a TOPS Szabo US Combat Knife about 10 years ago (the first knife I'd bought that wasn't a Gerber or Buck type knife), and have been wanting the Prather War Bowie for as long, I'll probably have to get it before I lose the chance (at a reasonable price at least... like the Spyderco Szabo Folder or the Microtech Venomtech...).
I've been really into Cold Steel XL folders lately, as in my state you can carry anything, as the laws are based on intent, except that any fixed blade knives have to be open carried. Which means if you take it in a car, it has to ride in the trunk, and you can't transport it only for the sake of open carry. You'd have to have a reason, like "I'm taking it to get sharpened" or "I'm bringing it to show a friend" or some such crap. Why it's like this, I don't know, but at least anything else goes!
Cool video!
You know that little rubbery looking creeping weed plant in your lawn that we keep seeing in your videos? That is purslane and is a great edible survival herb high in vitamin C, A, and antioxidants! I keep wanting you to pick it and make herbal tea out of it! :D
Nice Bowie knife design!!!😊😊😊
Love the video! Could you do a Prather War Bowie VS cold steel Recon Scout? I have both knives, but I would like to know what you would come up with!
We need to review why this man has two pairs of sunglasses on his head
Jared Babbitt haha ya, it was a joke that we never finished, so I had great into shot with the lake I wanted to use and me looking like a goof with two pairs of sunglasses lol
@@gideonstactical ok. Its the first thing that caught my attention! Now I get it. See that meme with the guy shading his eyrs with his hand while his baseball cap is on his head backwards? Hope I never get memed for anything!
Would also like acid river wash and non-rocky mountain, too.
Beautiful location!
So between the Longhorn Bowie and the Prather War Bowie, what is the best Tops bowie for general do everything mid-weight EDC or survival knife? I love my Silent Hero, but I have always been more of a fan of clip points and am looking for a bowie-style knife in the same general size range to replace it. Tops does such a fantastic job with the 1095 that I decided I need another Tops. I was leaning towards the Longhorn but the Prather has caught my eye as well, recently. I agree Tops needs to start sending everything in quality leather or kydex. Which ever of the two Tops bowies I end up with, it will get aftermarket sheath made for it. Just a shame for Tops to put such well made functional tools in barely function nylon trash.
Blade and forefinger cutout are no question GREAT, coffin handle/ straight handle, narrow neck not good for XL hands: I'd have to overcome personal reservations. I'm curious how this would pair up with Caleb Musgrave's Dragonfly 4.5!
Congratulations. You’re one of the few people on TH-cam who pronounces Bowie correctly.
Been waiting for this !
Sweet knife Aaron, I do like the Bowie style of knife and that kaidex sheeth sets it off well. Likey lots :-)
Realy dig that blade. Maby some day.
A neutral handle, with a deep integral bottom guard and no top guard is my jam. I'm picking up a Prather ASAP. Any suggestions for a shorter companion with similar features? The Cold Steel Master Hunter comes to mind. I keep wondering about the TOPS Viper Scout.
love my tops blades
Great review! When will we see the Backpacker Bowie???
I like it but kinda expensive an how much was the cost add on for the koo kydex sheath you have there??
Would you pick the war bowie or the longhorn bowie??? I want one but am conflicted on which one
I used the blade over one years but it is no doubt that this is a large knife which has the unusual sharp edge. Not only that, the sharpness sustains for a long time through the heavy use. Only one problem is the original TOPS sheath and its two Velcros are troublesome but Custom Kydex sheath doesn't have the useful porch on it... Hmmm, that causes me a headache...
TOPS can greatly improve their nylon sheaths with just two modifications:
1. Kydex inserts that hold the knife in place rather than those loose plastic inserts that do nothing for retention.
2. Snaps in place of or in addition to velcro.
Originally, I don't think all of concepts of TOPS nylon sheath are so bad. Only one concern was two velcros and they are too scratchy and they often bite our cloth or bags. Unfortunately, this blade comes with that nylon sheath but I compromised with it. As we see on this video, the blade itself is so good and the porch on the sheath is so useful. Furthermore, TOPS's products are slightly changing as you described. I'm looking forward to see their future sale.
Wish they made a 4.5 blade version of this
That would be awesome too
I think I will get AZwelke sheath for my War Bowie.
THANK YOU!!! I've waiting for someone to do a field test on this knife!!!
David Prather
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I have xl large hands an the handle is perfect including 5he rocky mountain handles only thing that isn't great is the sheath ❤❤❤
My mother bought her piece of land from a Doctor Prather in West Tennessee!😝
Great knife! Great video!
You got me sold at standing over a Raptors carcass 💵
I want it. Thanks for sharing.
Why hasn't anyone anywhere on you tube demonstrated this knife's throwing capabilities? I'd like to see how it throws, as well.
I bought one few years ago
Btw, "THANK YOU" for the heads up on the AZWELKE Kydex sheath!!! It is a truly excellent sheath! Gonna have more made... It's the sheath the War Bowie "deserves"!!!
Awesome!!
For the money would go with a ratmandu or the war bowie?
Great blade!
Any chance you'll do a review vid of the tundra trekker?
I have this knife and it is a beast!!!
That thing looks doooope
I have been admiring,considering..Only concern (Coating), those coatings make food prep in the field difficult,slicing a apple for example.I admire a one size fits all.I wish different coating and I Love that horizontal kydex rig..Wow!!! I am going to price that upgrade and will determine.Great reviews,subbed
Paint stripper and 00 steel wool cleaned it off in 30 mins. Left a nice dark patina too
@@Birdisthename Hey,I'll try that.
Beats sanding off. Salute
I have a bunch of Tops knives on my wish list. Please check out their karambit!!!! It’s a beast!!! Please! As always good vid hope you’re getting rest
Took the powder coating off and there is a real gem hiding underneath it
Thanks for that awesome review :-)
Black river wash with burlap micarta
Nice vid GT!
Looks good, but, I still like my Tops Armageddon better. Standard Tops sheath I see.
That is effing gorgeous
I have never given that knife much attention, thinking it was more style than function. I was SO wrong!
Funny how THAT happens! Plus what about "sleepers", knives that don't get attention but the longer you own and use them the better they get?
These actual use reviews help alot!
No comments on the double shades in the intro?
Love it! Want one!
Damn man nice scenery.
#mailbag what are you and your wife planning for gt jr. and gt jr. II when they are old enough to go to school
are they going to public school or are you going to home school them.
So would that be a california clip point?
You should do tops Armagadon vs kabar choppa.
Awesome knife!!!
How much was the kydex sheath?
Special ops love TOPS!
Cause they're hard to the core! LOL
I think it's "pray-thur"
This or trailmaster which would you choose 01 version
war bowie or jungulas ? im torn between the 2 which one should i get ppl ? wanted mainly for wood task
Jungalas II to think about as well. I'd say keep searching reviews and decide after six to ten more reviews of either.
@@ssunfish i had already went with the junglas and man what a blade very satisfied!!
I want one.
#mailbag would you like to see a short light sabre that looked like a Bowie knife. Maybe a light sabre dagger?
On the dinosaur island I would still want a rifle.
If you had to make a choice Between the war Bowie or the silent soldier?
michael Cariello dang so hard
gideonstactical it’s gonna be a tough choice. They seem to fit the same role. If one came with a kydex sheath it would make the choice a lot easier. I do not have a fixed blade in this category and after this video I’m leaning towards the war Bowie
Good video ! Ty
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Warrior's knife
Do you like Bowie's, then try the buck 119 it's awesome
The Buck 124 Frontiersman is better, it's full tang.
Neither of those bucks would stand up to what this Tops does!!! They could if buck would quit putting the effing hollow grind on the blades!!!
This knife is perfect! What dummy would complain about the narrow part of the handle??? There is always someone complaining about something! Get over it! This knife is just a all around good knife!
I wonder how this compares to Ontario’s Bowie
TheMissouriPhantom Tops is lighter, more streamlined. As Aaron demonstrated, this one CAN do survival chores, but is more designed for fighting. Condor bowies are bigger and thicker
Preston Normile I was referring to his Ontario’s Bowie video.
@@themissouriphantom8782
One of my Bowies is the Ontario marine raider..
In my opinion I would go for the Ontario..
What skin is that?
I would rename this "War Fang". It looks like a snake fang.
War Fang 😃
War Fang. I like that!
War Bowie means fighting knife not Bushcraft knife in my opinion
What is the grinding angle on this blade?
Most Tops are 25 degrees
Great knife. Have you done the John Muir trail? What knife would you take if you could do the whole trip? #mailbag