Bear & Son Gold Rush Bowie Knife
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- This is just a first blush look at Bear & Son's Gold Rush Bowie Knife. I give a brief look at the history of Bowie Knives in America and the evolution of the Gold Rush Bowie. I'll go into a more detailed review of this specific knife and a more complete review of the pattern in a later video. You will definitely hear more about this knife and its origins as the Western w49.
In my youth I had a real thing for Bowies. I got an 8” bladed Sheffield Bowie when I was 10 years old. I started taking it to Scout Camp and it started an arms war! It ended when my friend got a 14” bladed behemoth!
Ah! The good ol' days!
Interesting story,and I hope naming the knife brings back all the happiness Daisy brought to your family.atb paddy.🙏☘️
Thanks, Paddy.
Western States Cutlery (Boulder, Colorado) started making a bowie knife for the Army during WWII, it was called the Bushman (No. Bx54), with straight guards which later became W49 in their catalog. They also made the L76- Commando, the G46- Shark, the W31-Parachutist and other fighting knives for various branches of service. They changed the name to Western Cutlery in order to gain more business back east some time around 1950. The Platt family owned Western from 1911-1984 when they sold out to Coleman. Coleman-Western continued making some of the line of knives in Colorado and introduced new ones until they sold out to Camillus in 1991 and they moved the machinery to NY. The Bear & Son bowie looks exactly the same as the W49 though evidently a few ounces lighter.
Forgot to mention the blade steel on the W49 by the 60's was a choice of either stainless or high carbon chrome vanadium. It was also used by some troops during the Vietnam War.
Thanks for the info.
A very nice knife that I have been on the fence about ordering! Are you satisfied with the overall fit and finish and quality?
I’m happy I have it. I wish the blade stock was a little thicker at the spine but all in all it’s pretty nice. It’s far from a perfect knife but I like it. If you’re on the fence, I’d say try and get one in hand first, or at least with a decent return policy, just in case.
I was on the fence for years. I’m glad I jumped off when I did but there were numerous non-knife factors in my decision. No regrets here!
That Bowie looks bigger than Daisy. God bless her.
It just might be!
Just ordered one... Thanks for a great review.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by.
👍 Nice Job,and a great USA made. Blade.
Proud to be a Yorkshireman,, (and an animal lover too, 🐱🐈),,
As well you should be!
It’s a cool knife but I wish the blade was 4.5 mm think and an inch longer. And the tip looks a little fragile for a Bowie knife. Also 1095 carbon steel would be nice. These are the things that make me hesitate in buying one. A comparison between this and the cold steel Wild West Bowie would be a good video. It’s more inline with the specs I listed.
I like the blade length but I have to say, 1095 would be a better blade steel option. The 4116 is okay and is a step up from the 420 that Western was using at the end but still...I too would've liked to have seen something a little better.
Had to sell my Western Bowie made 😂Longmont Colorado needing money that I regretted. I will be purchasing the Bear and Son soon to give me similar feelings again 💙 😅
Now that’s a knife 😍🔥
Love the history you include in your videos👍🏻, I think naming that knife Daisy is a fitting tribute 🐈
One of the best looking bowies on the market today IMO & a very useful practial steel.
I have owned a couple of awesome Sheffield bowies in the past & those steel mills are long gone now part of History....I like the Idea of putting Daisy's name on the knife 👍 Great video TG
Thanks. I have a few other knives that fall in the Big Bowie category ( over 9 inch blades) but this is my only USA made. I’m pretty happy with it. It’s a proper Bowie.
Very nice, I have the Case & OKC marine raider. Love the Bowie
That Case is a beauty. I’ll need to check out the OKC. Ontario makes some really nice knives.
@@KnifeChatswithTobias they do but the one I got had some bad grind work. I sent it to dbad & he fixed it up for me, actually did a video on it.
Hmm, if the goldrush is built using the old W49 tooling, does that mean the sheath will fit my W49? My sheath on the old girl is wearing out.
Possibly. Check out the measurements I gave during the slide show. These are not the measurements according to the manufacturer but the measurements I got when recording the size with the knife in my possession. Compare it to the measurements of the W49 that you own. Beware that his is very snug sheath so the real issue might be blade thickness!
@KnifeChatswithTobias just got a bear and sons sheath. I can confirm, for anyone curious, that the sheath for the bear and sons bowie does, in fact, fit a W49 bowie perfectly. But snug as it's new, but it seemed that way with the bear and sons bowie too.
I like that knife, a good deal for sure. I have had mostly good luck with bear and son folders but on my India stag bowie the bevel grind is very uneven width wise. I don't know what the problem is with them. Negative product reviews from 15 years ago are similiar to ones written today. Luckily it looks like you got a good one.
I think, overall they do a good job. But there are certain patterns they should just give up on.
As I told William I bought the Bear White Smooth Bowie to put on my mantle above my black powder rifles It’s a beauty too I am finding the knives I bought from Red Hill Cutlery from Bear and Sons were very nice and well made Hope you like your Bowie too Thanks for sharing it
Your knife is very beautiful and so was Daisy It will be a lovely tribute to her memory
Beautiful knife and a great way to honor your kitty. I've been doing some research on Bowie's and I found out that the Sheffield Bowie's we're popular every where the Brits went, especially India and Africa. Last ditch weapon for hunters and outdoorsmen from dangerous animals. Love that sheath too.
You sure picked the right knife in honour of Daisy, Tobias.
Thanks. I think it’s a fitting choice.
Woah That's a beast . I guess your tags for a bull mastadon came in , happy hunting !
Let’s go pan for gold!
Thanks Tobias
Sounds like a plan. I need some extra income to pay for these knives!
Kooks like an old w-49
Absolutely. Everything about it is say W-49 except the brand.
Daisy was a big part of your channel so nice to have a big knife to remember her by, don't usually watch fixed blade reviews but that was very interesting, nearly purrfect. 😉
I’m glad you tuned in and thanks for the kind words for Daisy. You’re not the only one who skips the fixed blades videos. It makes sense considering the channel is geared toward traditional pocket knives.
That looks bigger than the W49.
As best I can tell it’s the same size. I need to get a Western in hand to know for sure.
Sorry to hear about your cat , I know how much you loved her.
Thanks for the kind words. She will be missed.
I had a Western Bowie that I traded for an Uncle Henry Stockman which I still have. Now I’m torn. Maybe I should have kept the Bowie.
Depends on how much you enjoy and wanted the stockman. But Western Bowies are really up there in price these days. But a stockman is a more practical carry these days. And let’s face it… most likely, neither knife will save you in a bear attack.
@@KnifeChatswithTobias I can’t remember what I traded for the Western but I got it from an Army buddy who has since passed. So there is the emotional attachment. I likely wouldn’t part with the knife today if I had it despite the value. When I traded it for the UH it was a straight up trade for a new knife I admired but couldn’t afford to buy for cash so I was elated. I still have the knife, carry it and remember the story behind both knives and they along with your post reminded me not only of the knives but of my departed buddy. So thank you for that.
Fantastic Piece 🎯🛡️🎯
Daisy is a sweet blade and well made 🐻😎🐻
Thanks. I’m pretty happy with it!
I had no idea that you had lost your cat. We have six which are all walk ons. We have lost several to disease and one to animal attack. It is always a devastating experience. My condolences.
Case makes a nice Bowie knife. I don't know how much it is. But if I come across one I need to pick it up. Good video good review. I hope it's can take a beating. The gun and the knife slide looked bad ass. God bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.
I’ve seen the Case Bowie. It’s patterned after the Collins no. 18. It’s a beauty but it is normally over $200! That’s pretty steep.
@@KnifeChatswithTobias yes it's expensive. But nice and it's a work horse. Donny be all day. on TH-cam. He did a review and test on it . And that knife wanted more . Seems like a great knife. Thanks for the info. God bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.
Just picked one up. Awesome knife And sheath. USA Made to. Just my guard is little loose and rattles some ?
Hmm? That's unfortunate. I have older knives with lose guards but I assumed it developed overtime. I'd be a little bummed if I bought it new with a loose guard. It sounds like Bear and son is still having the Quality Control issues after all.
@@KnifeChatswithTobias I guess I could return it, but The box is huge. It’s minor and for the price and USA made incredible price and knife
I had one about 8 years ago it seemed like 440a just wouldn't take a good edge or hold it the 14c28n is a huge improvement
That is a cool Bowie. I like that it’s a nod to the Western 49 and it’s very appropriate as a tribute to Daisy. A large knife to remember that she was a large part of your life! I also agree that the Sharpfinger is an iconic American fixed blade. It’s certainly easier to carry today. Thank you for sharing this one with us. Oh, I haven’t seen William’s video yet, I am really behind this week and trying to catch up on my viewing!
Thanks RJ. I think in many ways the Sharpfinger is more American than the Bowie. Thanks for the kind words on Daisy.
Beautiful knife and nice info on it. 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
Very fitting tribute to an awesome cat. Now her memory has a big badass knife attached to it! Thanks for showing off this knife, it's beautiful. Cheers, buddy.
Thanks for the kind words.
Looks like a Western Cutlery Bowie from WW 2.
Hey Tobias that's a beautiful knife to remember her by, also on what is considered a bowie i recommend antique Bowie knife channel he has a huge collection of antique and vintage Bowie knives, he gives a good description of what the Bowie knife "scholars" considered Bowie knives, thanks for the video and daisy will always be apart of the knife TH-cam community "
If you add a leg tie down to the sheath, Straps- one blue & one yellow would also play well to the "Daisy tribute". Great video, thanks ..
That's a great idea naming it after Daisy. That tip is already much thinner than the Case Bowie. I found that out from sticking it into the ground. The Bear & Son is more susceptible to chipping at the tip, or at least mine was.
Good to know. I'll use it on seedless watermelons!
@@KnifeChatswithTobias 😅🍉🔪
William, are you still satisfied with the quality of the Gold Rush Bowie? I'm trying to decide whether or not to buy one.
@@jimmyj4811 I think it is worth the price they ask. The F&F isn't perfect, but nothing glaring. I'm thinking about getting the smaller one too. I love those cocobolo handles.
That's a real nice looking Bowie and great way to remember Daisy. Very cool and thanks for the history.
I can't think of a better knife to commemorate your little buddy Daisy, nice one Tobias.
Tobias. I think it's a wonderful thing to have a Memorial Knife for Daisy the cat ... but I'd have the blade laser-etched with her name and any other info you want. Great history of the Western/Camillus/Bear "#49" Bowie knife ... thanks for the lesson and the share.
Great knife and a Great way to honor Daisy!!! She will lbe in our thoughts and memories forever! Thank you for the info for that Bowie!
What a great idea for a memorial for Daisy. This is one knife with plenty of room for adding embellishments. Sometimes the best knife reviews are the last. I think this one is of those reviews. ✨😽✨🙂
God rest her soul bud!!!!!! I’m suffering right now my little girl is still going the doctor said maybe a couple months and let my tell ya I’m in bad shape over here!!!!! Good idea maybe I’ll find a knife to engrave her name on thanks Tobias I appreciate the video
Thanks Pete! Praying for you in these tough times.
Very nice great looking knife!!!
Very similar to the Cold Steel Wild West Bowie. Differences being made in India, 1090 carbon, and rosewood with a lanyard tube.
Both would make any bowie fan happy though. 👍
I like that Cold Steel and may very well get one of them as well. But I really wanted a USA made Bowie for my Fixed Blades from around the world collection.
Love it!
A proper memorial for Daisy.
❤️
Thanks.
just 12c27 for an big and tall blade so bad choice
What steel is in your big bowie knife and what do you use it for. And have you ever used 12C27M in a knife this big and how did it fail you?
Good to see you’re still putting out Knife Chats videos
Sorry to hear about your Kitty . I know how tough it is to loose a furry companion .
It’s been awhile since I’ve tuned in , so again , it’s good to see you’re still at it .