Excellent video my friend! Thanks for it. Best review of this knife so far!. I bought a new one for 18 bucks through Amazon 2 years ago, I already sharpened it, and it works pretty good! Greetings!!!
That wouldn't be a problem for me bc i like to do my own edge... i don't like it when the manufacturer leaves it paper thin... razor sharp not needed with this... i always give them a 'v' type of angle and that's it...
One of my first Knife reviews was of this Knife. It’s Not a bad knife at all for the price. The brass tarnishes green pretty fast. It definitely needs to be sharpened and the sheath kinda blows but it does work. I really like the knife.
My first Bowie & I Love it! Big & Cheap, looks great! Chops Amazingly! I DID HAVE TO SHARPEN IT, but that was very fun! The balance is just past the guard and feels great on the chopping motion. Donny B All Day is right on point with this review!!!
I just got mine today. It came pretty sharp right out of the box (slight burr), and after a couple minutes of stropping, it cuts paper. I like it, it's a beast! I will fix the sheath issues with a sewing awl tomorrow.
It's easy to sharpen with an axe puck sharpener . I got a Rothco machete canvas sheath that the leather sheath slips into just snug. I cut it shorter an re-sewed the bottom and added a Condor shoulder strap. Now I can molle it, belt carry or over the shoulder, looks real nice too, plus two pockets to carry a stone etc. I heard a South American reviewer saying they used them down there
Nice in dept video. After much thought I bought one Sept. 2019. Lo and behold it came quite sharp. After some messaging with my Lansky sharpener it became very sharp. So I chopped on a 4" dia. palm tree and down it came. Inspection showed zero blade damage. I'm happy with this monster.
I have this and I also ordered the d bad mission 3 which you compared this to in another video. I'm glad I'm going to have both! I actually want to keep the more expensive d bad as a backup and try to baby it more then this one, but maybe I might do it the other way around. Just need to learn how to sharpen knives! The Timber Rattler Western outlaw is a solid budget knife for doing it all, camping, hunting, and self-defense! Solid video as always Donnie!
I have one. I bought one for me and three of my friends back in the winter of 2009. I moved several times in my life, so it stayed in a box all these years and I found it yesterday. I'm going to find uses for it.
I bought it a truck down two inches of brush and two and a half inch piece of a tree trunk and the blade in the center closer to the point bent it got a wave in it I got it on a flat piece of surface with a vise and I straighten it out every sharpened it and it's in good shape right now but every video I seen on this knife and I had a seat for myself cuz I'm not going to complain it wasn't expensive but started rattling the handle started rattling so I took him apart and re-gluten with a special epoxy glue and the rattles gone that's the only downfall but the size of the knife is nice and I think this deal is pretty decent it's sharpens easy it'll get dull fast but it sharpens up but no problem and thank you for sharing your video you're the man 👍👍👍👍👍
@DBAD - So, this is follow up comment on an earlier comment about the SZCO Sable Bowie, which I still think is from the same handmade company that makes the Timber Rattler Western Outlaw Bowie. I compared the 2 knives after receiving them. They look identical. The SZCO Sable Bowie has a thicker spine and tang, and is 1_oz heavier at exactly 2_lb (just the knife). The handle is also a little thicker. The SZCO Sable Bowie has zero markings on the steel, while the Timber Rattler says Timber Rattler Stainless Steel TR65. Fit and finish on both knives we're about equal, and what you'd expect from a semi handmade knife from Pakistan. Neither knife came sharp. The bevels were uneven on both. Both sheaths are equally thin and worthless. They appear to be made of the exact same leather thickness. The steel blades on both knives have very minor rust marks, meaning neither are actually low carbon, high chromium stainless steel. I suspect if you were to compare 6 Timber Rattlers, you'd see similar differences between them. Even though my scale says it's only 1_oz heavier, the SZCO Sable Bowie feels a lot heavier, perhaps due to the slightly thicker handle and tang. If I weighed them in grams, perhaps the weight difference is more. My scale rounds to the nearest oz. I ordered these knives off Amazon at the same time I ordered the Cold Steel 1917 Frontier Bowie. I'm going to keep the CS Frontier Bowie (which is awesome), and return both of the Pakistan Bowies. They just feel too heavy in the hand to do anything but baton wood, and the sheaths are unusable. The CS 1917 Frontier Bowie is just as thick, the blade is longer, and it weighs 1_lb 8_oz. It's much more nimble in the hand. I have a Rough Ryder Black Mule Bowie (SMKW brand). That Bowie came shaving sharp, it's lighter and more nimble, it has a better handle, and it actually has a sheath that's sturdy, with a thin plastic insert. The retention strap can also be moved to the spine side of the knife, and the blade style is Western 49 with a choil. If I had to fight with a knife, I'd definitely choose it over the Timber Rattler Western Outlaw. It's light enough that you can carry it while hiking and camping, along with a smaller knife for camp tasks. That's just my impression and opinion. I'm a very strong guy with XXL hands. I used to be a power lifter, and my ideal weight is about 210_lb (I'm a bit fatter now). If the Timber Rattler and identical SZCO Sable Bowies both feel unwieldy to me, I can't imagine a guy of regular size and strength using one well.
@@DonnieBAllDay I suppose for that kind of weight, I'd prefer something with a little bit of a belly, and more blade heavy. These knives are quite handle-heavy.
@@DonnieBAllDay the Cold Steel 1917 Frontier Bowie is a ridiculously good high carbon Bowie deal at $110. The sheath alone looks like it should cost $75.
I was pretty happy with my “ T- Rat-Outlaw “- haven’t thrown though . Tomorrow- one of my lucky trees Outback will be getting this thrown at it . Thanks for the vid !!👍🏻👍🏻
Wow !! An oldie of a comment ...... I just had all my knives out ( you saw them in the bins briefly). I can’t remember ever seeing this Outlaw !?!? I gotta look again . I know I have it . If it’s gone , thank God they are not that expensive- I’ll have to buy another . Now I’m on another mission . ( you should of seen me when my Buck 55 disappeared and I finally found months later when I got rid of my bed ( it fell in between the box spring and frame ). I would of never found that !!!! Phew !!
Hey Donnie B- The Timber Rattler makers heard you. I just (5/15/20) got mine from Amazon delivered by Fed Ex. As you said, minor fit and finish glitches I can live with, but razor sharp!! You would not push your thumb down on this knife right out of the box, so that feature has been improved. Keep reviewing. Your insights do not fall on deaf ears. This knife is sharp as a scalpel !! Bruce Snyder
Do you mean to say the Timber Rattler will not hold it's sharp edge once I chop down a sapling or two? Right now I just have it to open large pieces of mail, so I think I'll be alright
The last Western W49 Bowie I had broke and when I owned "The Boot Knife" Knife shop back in the 70's the Western knives in general were my most returned knives so as the Cold Steel Wild West Bowie is basically the Western W49, I believe I'll pass. I have one of these Timber Rattlers based on your recommendation, never been disappointed in it, but now I feel the need to see how good of an edge I can get on it... (It's steel seems to have an issue with old men though so thanks...)
thats wild. The two companies, Western and CS are very different though. I've never even had issues with my Szco versions and my Case XX is a tank. You can absolutely get that Outlaw sharp. It just takes more work to keep it that way
@@DonnieBAllDay Oh great! Now I have to get a Szco! Yes the Case Bowies are superb I still have one with the mountainman on the blade, I had the Artisan from Eagle grips re-handle the grips in real Elephant Ivory back when that was still legal (45 years ago.) Was a beauty but it developed a crack which I have been able to stabilize but it broke my heart! Yes, sharpening the Outlaw is no country for old men!
@DBAD - Since you know a lot about the knife industry, an interesting video would be about how all these inexpensive Bowie knives are either manufactured or distributed by SZCO Supplies. For example, SZCO calls this knife the "Sable Bowie" (SKU: 203349). SZCO also makes an identical knife to the Ridge Runner Bowie. Even the sheaths are identical. The only difference on the Timber Rattler Western Outlaw, is that the sheath says the name of the knife on it. SZCO also manufactures or distributes the Schrade Old Timer Bowie. Like I said, I'm 98% positive SZCO Supplies either manufactures or distributes all these inexpensive large fixed blades. It would be interesting to know if SZCO actually manufactures the knives, or they just buy them from wholesale manufacturers, and distribute them. I'd be interested to know if the company that makes the Timber Rattlers, just buys the same knife from the same factory as SZCO. They're very clearly identical knives.
Best cheap knife ever. I owned like 5 of them. Always get a buddy who wants one. I had a custom sheath made for mine. I have the Red Deer version of it also.
I've had one of these for a few years now. For the price it is quite good...for the price. Mine did come razor sharp and it takes a sharp edge very easily. Unfortunately, it does not hold that edge well. The angled guard allows you to choke up on it more easily. Like most big Bowies, it's more of a fun toy to keep in your truck than a practical tool. When I need to clear brush I use a machete, for home defense a pistol, for EDC just about anything that's smaller, lighter and less conspicuous and I do sometimes edc a Bowie.
few months back i ordered my second Timber Rattler. I was pleasantly surprise to see a good sharp edge on it as my fist one was quite blunt. Did some wood chopping with it, tge edge is still holding on.
@@DonnieBAllDay Thanks for the adivce Donnie... i keep all my guns and blades stored after applying a light coat of wd40, so never had a problem... my old TR is about 6 years old but still no sign of rust on it
Purposely dropped mine tip first into concrete 2x’s (it chipped the concrete?). No tip breakage or any other problems. Sharpened back-cut. I made mine very sharp. It quietly hangs in my garage hidden like a black widow ready to strike when I need it.
True story, Fifth day I moved to Hawaii I bought this knife. Best investment. Made the Haolè local transition much faster. Hunted pig and was hunted for four days by the European Sex Trade. Stay safe out there.
I love your reviews, especially of the budget Bowies like this one and some of the Cold Steel, etc. I'm curious, though, have you ever seen or used the Mossy Oak bowie ($20 at Walmart)? I got one as a gift, and while it looks great, I'm wondering if it would even be tough enough to actually use in the field. If you could review one it would be awesome.
I know the Mossy Oaks. It is very similar in composition to the Schrade Old Timer Bowie. I did review that one. It's a decent light use camp blade. Definitely don't baton through anything harder than pine. It's god for hacking limbs and won't rust to fast. I'll try and grab one soon.
@@fernfawkes I second Donnie here , I owned one for a bit , but gave it away to a subscriber , pretty damn good knife for the cash , and the plastic handled one is 14.99 on amazon last I checked
That was a good review! Man TBR is a awesome blade for the price! Looks great! feels great! Nice and sturdy too! I notice the stitching on your sheath by the loop where you show us it wobbles the stitch was in a square pattern back then cause it since been fixed because mine has the square stitch but also features a diagonal cross stich on one side so it's on there real good. Must of been one of the top complaints. I am thinking a custom sheath where it can sit horizontally at the small of my back instead of on my hip. The blade also came moderately sharp not good enough for my taste so like most everyone here I will be getting it sharpened. I want it to be dangerously sharp ready to do damage. Oh like chopping hands off sharp! I am very sure there is a reason why they do it that way. As far as I am concerned it's a defense chopping stabbing n throwing weapon that I see cannibalizing other rattle snakes on trails n intimidate the lookers on long bike rides.. lol
I got one of these from Amazon the same knife but no stamp on it . mines from SZCO they call it the Sable Bowie . SZCO is just an import company that get knives from China Pakistan and other places Bud K calls it the outlaw bowie they are all from Pakistan same maker some put stamps on them but they are the same . mine actually came almost sharp after I took the bur off it cut paper and shaved I did have to tune the edge there was a huge bur bent over on the edge from factory .
with the angle of that cross guard does it rub your pointer finger because it looks to be right up against the finger where it would put pressure when being used.
@DBAD - A company called White Deer makes 3 different clones of this knife, with different steels. One version is a 5mm thick high carbon stainless steel (420HC I assume). The 2nd version is 4.5mm thick Japanese CP steel (I honestly don't know what that is). Both versions are $40. The 3rd version is supposedly 5mm thick D2 steel, and costs $75. I'm admittedly intrigued by all 3 Bowies. I also saw a review of the high carbon stainless steel version, with pictures, and it had some rust on it. I'm going to assume it's not 420 stainless like the knife in your video. The pictures also indicated that the sheath leather retention strap, can be rotated to be secured on the non-edge side of the knife, which is a big positive. You reviewed a Crocodile Dundee knife from White Deer. I'm not sure what steel it was made from. I'd be interested to know if you think the White Deer versions of this Bowie knife are any good. Hopefully my comment will go through this time! If the knives really are 5mm thick 420HC or D2, and they're decently heat treaded, those are pretty good prices.
@@DonnieBAllDay any chance we can get an honest review in the next year? I'm always wary of steel claims when knives are made in Pakistan. On the other hand, my SZCO high carbon Bowie is a pretty tough knife for $22.
@@DonnieBAllDayyou did a review of the White Deer Crocodile Dundee clone. I can't remember the steel type. I think it might have been high carbon stainless. You were unimpressed with the 5mm thickness on such a big blade, and having a fuller on one side. However, the blade did perform decently.
Awesome video my friend I was wondering if you can make a review on a timber rattler Damascus Bowie knife Thank you for all your information about this knife really helpful From Los Angeles CA Eddie G.
A friend of mine just gave me that exact knife 4 years old it's in desperate need of a wipe down but after watching this video I think I'll use it for my anybody can borrow Camp knife
If you give it 2 minutes of 80 grit, then 5 with 400, 5 with 1000 and 10 with 2000, it might just turn into a pretty blade. You can use Turtle Wax chrome polish too.
@@DonnieBAllDay just off subject a bit there's a killer beer sloppy joe recipe on Pinterest I substitute ketchup for barbecue sauce sometimes use water instead of beer usually more beef broth than beer however you do it it is super good I'm just saying
Theres a bowie i have see in smokey mountain knife works catalog the ark-n-saw bowie. Have you reviewed one yet if not I would recommend to test it out
Donny, were you able to put an edge on that baby? I like but, I've found that if stainless doesn't come out pf the box sharp, putting an edge on it is at best 50/50... Please, let me know. I like the look of that Bowie!!!
I own this knife. Like it alot. I am partial to hen and rooster and Gil Hibben but picked up some nice boker blades while stationed in germany. Ever do a boker review?
Have you ever put an edge on it? I wonder how sharp it could be made- and how it would hold an edge for "camp chores"... More big knives should have that birds-head pommel design..
What an incredible knife, I would buy one. Now I would use a knife like that if I was in a western movie, but it would have to be razor sharp and the construction of it was heavy-duty. Because I love the scene from the movie 'The Alamo" where John Wayne takes Jim Bowies knife and whacks someone with the butt of the knife over someone's head. Now do you think is possible to redesign that knife or would you say that it's has been done so many times?
@@DonnieBAllDay It's kind of like a Musso but with a smaller clip point. I believe they use that knife in the Iron Mistress as well. Cowboy C Bop has a video about it on his channel. Video is called Jim Bowie and Alamo Relate Knives. You will see it in his thumbnail.
Better the funky-cheapo knife you have with you in a pinch- than the $1500 custom you don't have when you need one! Not really my cup of tea at this point, but it might have been once while learning about knives and my own needs/preferences. Any idea what type of steel it is? What kind of an edge will it take, and how long will it maintain it? The sheath seems flimsy for a knife of this size and weight... "Do-able" while you decide whether or not the knife is worth making another sheath for...
@@DonnieBAllDay I think TH-cam doesn't like it if you reference a particular website. I didn't list the website URL, I just mentioned the name. Strange.
Good point could you do a video of the best budget Bowie list ? I enjoy your videos and demonstrations I want that dbad mission 3 just ain't lining up with my pockets at the moment so I got the western outlaw because I seen you compare the 2
@@USMC_BABE38 Leather sheath? If its stored in leather and ever gets wet or humid and not cleaned, the spots will happen. I would try chrome polish first.
O ok then well how is the timber rattler Bowie knife compare to Rambo 3 Bowie knife because they r both similar but Rambo 3 one is rat tail and other is timber is full tanga
@@DonnieBAllDay Will it hold a edge ? The T65 SS is a grade of the 300 series, it won't rust but won't hold a edge. I wanted to buy this knife but I desire a sharp edge. I'm so tired of knife makers using this grade of SS and the MIM method of making the blade.
@@comradeyuri8492 it holds a decent edge but the difference between it and a super Steel is the edge is easy to get back. The others need professional sharpeners. You can sharpen this with River stone.
@@DonnieBAllDay I really like this style bowie but want to cut that water bottle in half first try. I'm looking at the Perkin 16" same style but high carbon SS. Wadda you think ?
Really great 🔪. Thanks for the post My friend 🙂🙂👍
absolutely
For a budget blade not bad i was thinking about getting one and looking at stuff on TH-cam and yours popped up! Take care dude! 🤘
You might have to sharpen it more times than you would with a premium blade, but to be honest, it's very easy to sharpen
Excellent video my friend! Thanks for it. Best review of this knife so far!. I bought a new one for 18 bucks through Amazon 2 years ago, I already sharpened it, and it works pretty good! Greetings!!!
Right on my brother. Glad I could come through for you.
Its a good hefty knife for the price....mine came dull and blunt...took me a few hours to put an edge on mine. Overall an awesome budget bowie 🔪
It bangs, that's for sure
That wouldn't be a problem for me bc i like to do my own edge... i don't like it when the manufacturer leaves it paper thin... razor sharp not needed with this... i always give them a 'v' type of angle and that's it...
One of my first Knife reviews was of this Knife. It’s Not a bad knife at all for the price. The brass tarnishes green pretty fast. It definitely needs to be sharpened and the sheath kinda blows but it does work. I really like the knife.
A common issue among the budget brands.
My first Bowie & I Love it! Big & Cheap, looks great! Chops Amazingly! I DID HAVE TO SHARPEN IT, but that was very fun! The balance is just past the guard and feels great on the chopping motion. Donny B All Day is right on point with this review!!!
Even before putting on an edge, still chops like a pro.
This guy is funny, informative, & love the way he spins the blades...good tests
Yeah but I hear he smells funny
I just got mine today. It came pretty sharp right out of the box (slight burr), and after a couple minutes of stropping, it cuts paper. I like it, it's a beast! I will fix the sheath issues with a sewing awl tomorrow.
Its good for the money
Budk now has a 1095 carbon steel version of this knife called the gun slinger , it looks pretty good for the 60 bucks
I'll give it a peek
Nice, I need a replacement after finding a few nails in the trees I was cutting down.
It's easy to sharpen with an axe puck sharpener . I got a Rothco machete canvas sheath that the leather sheath slips into just snug. I cut it shorter an re-sewed the bottom and added a Condor shoulder strap. Now I can molle it, belt carry or over the shoulder, looks real nice too, plus two pockets to carry a stone etc. I heard a South American reviewer saying they used them down there
Making it molle compatible is a good idea
Nice in dept video. After much thought I bought one Sept. 2019. Lo and behold it came quite sharp. After some messaging with my Lansky sharpener it became very sharp. So I chopped on a 4" dia. palm tree and down it came. Inspection showed zero blade damage. I'm happy with this monster.
It's a getter donner
They sharpen up real nice and holds an edge about as good as an Ontario R-takii. Love mine.
The edge will lose some a little quicker than others, but it's easy to bring back
Great video, I love the way you test these big bowies - super useful reviews (all day!).
Thanks bro
I have this and I also ordered the d bad mission 3 which you compared this to in another video. I'm glad I'm going to have both! I actually want to keep the more expensive d bad as a backup and try to baby it more then this one, but maybe I might do it the other way around. Just need to learn how to sharpen knives! The Timber Rattler Western outlaw is a solid budget knife for doing it all, camping, hunting, and self-defense! Solid video as always Donnie!
Keep that Mission clean and oiled when not using it and it will last forever
I have one. I bought one for me and three of my friends back in the winter of 2009. I moved several times in my life, so it stayed in a box all these years and I found it yesterday. I'm going to find uses for it.
every knife has a use
@@DonnieBAllDay it does. I have to put myself in more situations where I can use it. I haven't camped for years.
I bought it a truck down two inches of brush and two and a half inch piece of a tree trunk and the blade in the center closer to the point bent it got a wave in it I got it on a flat piece of surface with a vise and I straighten it out every sharpened it and it's in good shape right now but every video I seen on this knife and I had a seat for myself cuz I'm not going to complain it wasn't expensive but started rattling the handle started rattling so I took him apart and re-gluten with a special epoxy glue and the rattles gone that's the only downfall but the size of the knife is nice and I think this deal is pretty decent it's sharpens easy it'll get dull fast but it sharpens up but no problem and thank you for sharing your video you're the man 👍👍👍👍👍
thanks bro
@DBAD - So, this is follow up comment on an earlier comment about the SZCO Sable Bowie, which I still think is from the same handmade company that makes the Timber Rattler Western Outlaw Bowie. I compared the 2 knives after receiving them. They look identical. The SZCO Sable Bowie has a thicker spine and tang, and is 1_oz heavier at exactly 2_lb (just the knife). The handle is also a little thicker. The SZCO Sable Bowie has zero markings on the steel, while the Timber Rattler says Timber Rattler Stainless Steel TR65. Fit and finish on both knives we're about equal, and what you'd expect from a semi handmade knife from Pakistan. Neither knife came sharp. The bevels were uneven on both. Both sheaths are equally thin and worthless. They appear to be made of the exact same leather thickness. The steel blades on both knives have very minor rust marks, meaning neither are actually low carbon, high chromium stainless steel. I suspect if you were to compare 6 Timber Rattlers, you'd see similar differences between them. Even though my scale says it's only 1_oz heavier, the SZCO Sable Bowie feels a lot heavier, perhaps due to the slightly thicker handle and tang. If I weighed them in grams, perhaps the weight difference is more. My scale rounds to the nearest oz. I ordered these knives off Amazon at the same time I ordered the Cold Steel 1917 Frontier Bowie. I'm going to keep the CS Frontier Bowie (which is awesome), and return both of the Pakistan Bowies. They just feel too heavy in the hand to do anything but baton wood, and the sheaths are unusable. The CS 1917 Frontier Bowie is just as thick, the blade is longer, and it weighs 1_lb 8_oz. It's much more nimble in the hand. I have a Rough Ryder Black Mule Bowie (SMKW brand). That Bowie came shaving sharp, it's lighter and more nimble, it has a better handle, and it actually has a sheath that's sturdy, with a thin plastic insert. The retention strap can also be moved to the spine side of the knife, and the blade style is Western 49 with a choil. If I had to fight with a knife, I'd definitely choose it over the Timber Rattler Western Outlaw. It's light enough that you can carry it while hiking and camping, along with a smaller knife for camp tasks. That's just my impression and opinion. I'm a very strong guy with XXL hands. I used to be a power lifter, and my ideal weight is about 210_lb (I'm a bit fatter now). If the Timber Rattler and identical SZCO Sable Bowies both feel unwieldy to me, I can't imagine a guy of regular size and strength using one well.
Its hard for me to judge sice I too am a big dude. I don't even think about how weaker guys handle it
@@DonnieBAllDay I suppose for that kind of weight, I'd prefer something with a little bit of a belly, and more blade heavy. These knives are quite handle-heavy.
@@DonnieBAllDay the Cold Steel 1917 Frontier Bowie is a ridiculously good high carbon Bowie deal at $110. The sheath alone looks like it should cost $75.
@@DDDYLN absolutely
I was pretty happy with my “ T- Rat-Outlaw “- haven’t thrown though .
Tomorrow- one of my lucky trees Outback will be getting this thrown at it .
Thanks for the vid !!👍🏻👍🏻
Uh-oh. I ruined you. Haha!
Hahahahahahah
Wow !! An oldie of a comment ......
I just had all my knives out ( you saw them in the bins briefly).
I can’t remember ever seeing this Outlaw !?!? I gotta look again .
I know I have it .
If it’s gone , thank God they are not that expensive- I’ll have to buy another .
Now I’m on another mission .
( you should of seen me when my Buck 55 disappeared and I finally found months later when I got rid of my bed ( it fell in between the box spring and frame ). I would of never found that !!!!
Phew !!
Best bowie I've owned. It hits like an axe. It will rust and loose its edge. I used purple polish and it keeps the rust away.
It definitely has its bad points, but not for the cost
Very nice 👍 I like how you properly pronounce Bowie
It's his name. I don't call me Downey B All Day. Haha! Been around forever and most don't even know his name. A shame.
Hey Donnie B-
The Timber Rattler makers heard you. I just (5/15/20) got mine from Amazon delivered by Fed Ex. As you said, minor fit and finish glitches I can live with, but razor sharp!! You would not push your thumb down on this knife right out of the box, so that feature has been improved. Keep reviewing. Your insights do not fall on deaf ears. This knife is sharp as a scalpel !!
Bruce Snyder
Wait until you start chopping!
Do you mean to say the Timber Rattler will not hold it's sharp edge once I chop down a sapling or two? Right now I just have it to open large pieces of mail, so I think I'll be alright
@@MRFARFOLITIS No. I mean it it chops like a beast!!
The last Western W49 Bowie I had broke and when I owned "The Boot Knife" Knife shop back in the 70's the Western knives in general were my most returned knives so as the Cold Steel Wild West Bowie is basically the Western W49, I believe I'll pass. I have one of these Timber Rattlers based on your recommendation, never been disappointed in it, but now I feel the need to see how good of an edge I can get on it... (It's steel seems to have an issue with old men though so thanks...)
thats wild. The two companies, Western and CS are very different though. I've never even had issues with my Szco versions and my Case XX is a tank. You can absolutely get that Outlaw sharp. It just takes more work to keep it that way
@@DonnieBAllDay Oh great! Now I have to get a Szco! Yes the Case Bowies are superb I still have one with the mountainman on the blade, I had the Artisan from Eagle grips re-handle the grips in real Elephant Ivory back when that was still legal (45 years ago.) Was a beauty but it developed a crack which I have been able to stabilize but it broke my heart! Yes, sharpening the Outlaw is no country for old men!
Just bought mine on Amazon two days ago can't wait for it to deliver
You got more blade than the pennies suggest
@DBAD - Since you know a lot about the knife industry, an interesting video would be about how all these inexpensive Bowie knives are either manufactured or distributed by SZCO Supplies. For example, SZCO calls this knife the "Sable Bowie" (SKU: 203349). SZCO also makes an identical knife to the Ridge Runner Bowie. Even the sheaths are identical. The only difference on the Timber Rattler Western Outlaw, is that the sheath says the name of the knife on it. SZCO also manufactures or distributes the Schrade Old Timer Bowie. Like I said, I'm 98% positive SZCO Supplies either manufactures or distributes all these inexpensive large fixed blades. It would be interesting to know if SZCO actually manufactures the knives, or they just buy them from wholesale manufacturers, and distribute them. I'd be interested to know if the company that makes the Timber Rattlers, just buys the same knife from the same factory as SZCO. They're very clearly identical knives.
Szco doesn't sell this knife, but they do sell a clone like a few other companies
Best cheap knife ever. I owned like 5 of them. Always get a buddy who wants one. I had a custom sheath made for mine. I have the Red Deer version of it also.
After really going over the stock sheath, I can see a custom being the way to go.
@@DonnieBAllDay I have a custom kydex for mine. Really changes things.
@@Broddi169 I like leather better, but I'm better at making kydex sheaths. Was thinking of going that route.
@@DonnieBAllDay there's a video of my sheath on my channel
I've had one of these for a few years now. For the price it is quite good...for the price. Mine did come razor sharp and it takes a sharp edge very easily. Unfortunately, it does not hold that edge well. The angled guard allows you to choke up on it more easily.
Like most big Bowies, it's more of a fun toy to keep in your truck than a practical tool. When I need to clear brush I use a machete, for home defense a pistol, for EDC just about anything that's smaller, lighter and less conspicuous and I do sometimes edc a Bowie.
100%
few months back i ordered my second Timber Rattler. I was pleasantly surprise to see a good sharp edge on it as my fist one was quite blunt. Did some wood chopping with it, tge edge is still holding on.
Just make sure that you store it well because they are known to rust
@@DonnieBAllDay Thanks for the adivce Donnie... i keep all my guns and blades stored after applying a light coat of wd40, so never had a problem... my old TR is about 6 years old but still no sign of rust on it
Video now 5 years old, knife is now around $35 plus shipping, but still a bargain to me! Bought one today!
Good for the money
Purposely dropped mine tip first into concrete 2x’s (it chipped the concrete?). No tip breakage or any other problems. Sharpened back-cut. I made mine very sharp. It quietly hangs in my garage hidden like a black widow ready to strike when I need it.
Good blade for the money
True story, Fifth day I moved to Hawaii I bought this knife. Best investment. Made the Haolè local transition much faster. Hunted pig and was hunted for four days by the European Sex Trade. Stay safe out there.
It sucks having a big wang
Nice. I have been thinking about grabbing one of those. I like the look of that south western one
Excuse me. The Timber Wolf South Western Outlaw bowie
@@cudawrestler They are all sister Bowies. They vary barely.
Well done Donnie!
thanks!
Very good for under 30 dollars... a great beater. I have had one for about 5 years.
It's a pretty popular blade.
75€ in my country...
I just got the same knife but it's marked Wild Turkey hand made on the blade.
A few companies make them
It's not a bad knife
Looks like a great chefs knife
I guess it could be
I have a grey tiger cat also my little companion 😺
She wouldn't be so bad if she wasn't so damn annoying. Haha
I love your reviews, especially of the budget Bowies like this one and some of the Cold Steel, etc. I'm curious, though, have you ever seen or used the Mossy Oak bowie ($20 at Walmart)? I got one as a gift, and while it looks great, I'm wondering if it would even be tough enough to actually use in the field. If you could review one it would be awesome.
I know the Mossy Oaks. It is very similar in composition to the Schrade Old Timer Bowie. I did review that one. It's a decent light use camp blade. Definitely don't baton through anything harder than pine. It's god for hacking limbs and won't rust to fast. I'll try and grab one soon.
@@DonnieBAllDay Awesome, I'll have to look for the video. Thanks!
@@fernfawkes I second Donnie here , I owned one for a bit , but gave it away to a subscriber , pretty damn good knife for the cash , and the plastic handled one is 14.99 on amazon last I checked
I just ordered one of these. Soon it will meet the warpost and perhaps some hostile vegetation in the yard.
Some shrubs have thorns! Those bastards need to pay! haha
Excellent
Thanks
Best video ever
Thanks bro
For 30 bucks I'm surprised it doesn't have a rubber blade. I think this knife is just fun to look at. It is a pretty knife.
It works better than the price
That was a good review! Man TBR is a awesome blade for the price! Looks great! feels great! Nice and sturdy too! I notice the stitching on your sheath by the loop where you show us it wobbles the stitch was in a square pattern back then cause it since been fixed because mine has the square stitch but also features a diagonal cross stich on one side so it's on there real good. Must of been one of the top complaints. I am thinking a custom sheath where it can sit horizontally at the small of my back instead of on my hip. The blade also came moderately sharp not good enough for my taste so like most everyone here I will be getting it sharpened. I want it to be dangerously sharp ready to do damage. Oh like chopping hands off sharp! I am very sure there is a reason why they do it that way. As far as I am concerned it's a defense chopping stabbing n throwing weapon that I see cannibalizing other rattle snakes on trails n intimidate the lookers on long bike rides.. lol
They don't come extra sharp due to cost. It takes more time to put on a fine edge
I got one of these from Amazon the same knife but no stamp on it . mines from SZCO they call it the Sable Bowie . SZCO is just an import company that get knives from China Pakistan and other places Bud K calls it the outlaw bowie they are all from Pakistan same maker some put stamps on them but they are the same . mine actually came almost sharp after I took the bur off it cut paper and shaved I did have to tune the edge there was a huge bur bent over on the edge from factory .
exactly
I got this knife for my 50th, its was labeled as the sable bowie and didnt have any pattern on the sheath.
They're made under a few names
with the angle of that cross guard does it rub your pointer finger because it looks to be right up against the finger where it would put pressure when being used.
Its less bad than it seems
@DBAD - A company called White Deer makes 3 different clones of this knife, with different steels. One version is a 5mm thick high carbon stainless steel (420HC I assume). The 2nd version is 4.5mm thick Japanese CP steel (I honestly don't know what that is). Both versions are $40. The 3rd version is supposedly 5mm thick D2 steel, and costs $75. I'm admittedly intrigued by all 3 Bowies. I also saw a review of the high carbon stainless steel version, with pictures, and it had some rust on it. I'm going to assume it's not 420 stainless like the knife in your video. The pictures also indicated that the sheath leather retention strap, can be rotated to be secured on the non-edge side of the knife, which is a big positive. You reviewed a Crocodile Dundee knife from White Deer. I'm not sure what steel it was made from. I'd be interested to know if you think the White Deer versions of this Bowie knife are any good. Hopefully my comment will go through this time! If the knives really are 5mm thick 420HC or D2, and they're decently heat treaded, those are pretty good prices.
they're all clones of the Rambo III. Its good for a budget blade
@@DonnieBAllDay any chance we can get an honest review in the next year? I'm always wary of steel claims when knives are made in Pakistan. On the other hand, my SZCO high carbon Bowie is a pretty tough knife for $22.
I might have already doner one. I'll have to check
@@DonnieBAllDayyou did a review of the White Deer Crocodile Dundee clone. I can't remember the steel type. I think it might have been high carbon stainless. You were unimpressed with the 5mm thickness on such a big blade, and having a fuller on one side. However, the blade did perform decently.
@@DDDYLN yes, I remember
Impressive piece!!!! I have seen these in D2 with the name of whitetail or something like that. I will get one.
The design is copied by many.
The cat is great , even greater than that not bad Pakistani made bowie .
It’s worth the money just for looks alone.
its a looker
PERFECT for my son and nephew. They're avid hunters, woods and fishermen. They could use a good knife that they can beat the HELL out of!
Keep it sharp and dry, it will do you well
Awesome video my friend
I was wondering if you can make a review on a timber rattler Damascus Bowie knife
Thank you for all your information about this knife really helpful
From Los Angeles CA
Eddie G.
I don't think I have one sitting around but I'll take a look
A friend of mine just gave me that exact knife 4 years old it's in desperate need of a wipe down but after watching this video I think I'll use it for my anybody can borrow Camp knife
If you give it 2 minutes of 80 grit, then 5 with 400, 5 with 1000 and 10 with 2000, it might just turn into a pretty blade. You can use Turtle Wax chrome polish too.
@@DonnieBAllDay cool I was just going to use some metal glow a little elbow grease you know just give it a little bit of TLC
@@DonnieBAllDay just off subject a bit there's a killer beer sloppy joe recipe on Pinterest I substitute ketchup for barbecue sauce sometimes use water instead of beer usually more beef broth than beer however you do it it is super good I'm just saying
That'll help
@@John-do7hc Ready for this? I've never had a sip of alcohol in my life.
Theres a bowie i have see in smokey mountain knife works catalog the ark-n-saw bowie. Have you reviewed one yet if not I would recommend to test it out
I know the one you're talking about. Stainless blade and I remember a pretty thick handle.
Love this knife review man nice video
thanks bro
Great review, I think ya sold me. Just wish ya had tested it on meat to demonstrate how effective it could be in combat
If it goes through tree, it goes through me
@@DonnieBAllDay Fair enough
I pretty much use mine exclusively to make kindling.
Eat's it up all day
Great review D! Stay safe.
Thanks bro
By any chance, would you be able to do the same review again after you perform your magic on the edge?
Ive done edge work on this and it cut great. It doesn't stay sharp very long so it just comes down to rehoning
@@DonnieBAllDay Cool!
I have three of them
One for each.... hand?
I'm curious about your views on the Timber Rattler Coliseum Battle Bowie. How about a video?
I know the knife but never had the desire to grab one. I'll look and see if one is crossing my path
Donny, were you able to put an edge on that baby? I like but, I've found that if stainless doesn't come out pf the box sharp, putting an edge on it is at best 50/50... Please, let me know. I like the look of that Bowie!!!
I use a 1x30 grinder. It can take an edge
Great review man, plan to get this soon
Pretty damn good for a budget blade
Cold Steel now $129. Rattler now $35.99. Still worth it at that price?
Yes
I own this knife. Like it alot. I am partial to hen and rooster and Gil Hibben but picked up some nice boker blades while stationed in germany. Ever do a boker review?
A Boker folder yes and have another I'm eyeing
Have you ever put an edge on it? I wonder how sharp it could be made- and how it would hold an edge for "camp chores"... More big knives should have that birds-head pommel design..
It will take as sharp an edge as you can do, holding it is a different story
Bowie knives are made for Armageddon 🔥🔥🔥✌️😜✌️🍀🍀🍀 I would never give them away … best of best … ✌️⛺️✌️
Especially since I plan on starting the Armageddon
@@DonnieBAllDay 😜✌️🍀🔥
The question is would you trust this knife with your life?
Me personally? I can kill a man with a dust broom. I can trust my life to almost any blade.
Oh no dude I know you can handle yourself but I mean like a survival situation you know.
@@totheendful if it has an edge, there are always things you can use it for. I can survive the woods with this, but there are 100 better choices.
What an incredible knife, I would buy one. Now I would use a knife like that if I was in a western movie, but it would have to be razor sharp and the construction of it was heavy-duty. Because I love the scene from the movie 'The Alamo" where John Wayne takes Jim Bowies knife and whacks someone with the butt of the knife over someone's head. Now do you think is possible to redesign that knife or would you say that it's has been done so many times?
I already did it. This was designed from the Rambo III and I did the Mission III. I even did a vid comparing this to that. NO comparison though.
@@DonnieBAllDay What do you think about the knife from the adventures of Jim Bowie, you think that is redsignable?
@@TinmansCorner Not sure what knife it is
@@DonnieBAllDay It's kind of like a Musso but with a smaller clip point. I believe they use that knife in the Iron Mistress as well. Cowboy C Bop has a video about it on his channel. Video is called Jim Bowie and Alamo Relate Knives. You will see it in his thumbnail.
When the hand is faster than the eye....it'll be too late....be getting mine next week...
Make sure you keep it oiled. I found that it will rust pretty fast if you don't
I have the same one
Thanks to the price, this is a hugely popular Bowie. Chopper from hell!
Can you compare the rattler to the mission III dbad?
Absolutely
Donnie i have seen a similar knife but the brand is Frost Cutlery . I wonder if it's the same knife ?
It's a borrowed design. Same basically from a few different name badges.
@@DonnieBAllDay Thanks mate ;-)
Better the funky-cheapo knife you have with you in a pinch- than the $1500 custom you don't have when you need one! Not really my cup of tea at this point, but it might have been once while learning about knives and my own needs/preferences. Any idea what type of steel it is? What kind of an edge will it take, and how long will it maintain it? The sheath seems flimsy for a knife of this size and weight... "Do-able" while you decide whether or not the knife is worth making another sheath for...
I believe it's a 440. Holds up pretty well. Better than the price suggests
Okay, I'm trying another comment, since my last 2 won't seem to post.
I responded, thats odd
@@DonnieBAllDay I think TH-cam doesn't like it if you reference a particular website. I didn't list the website URL, I just mentioned the name. Strange.
@@DDDYLN odd
I just bought that knife . How do you sharpen it?
It will need regular edge maintenance so I recommend a 1x30 belt grinder
How’d this knife hold up a year later? I’m very curious to see how it’s held up
I'll have to shoot it. I did have some rust I needed to fix
@@DonnieBAllDay that would be awesome it looks like it held up well chopping through that wood I honestly didn’t expect it could do it.
Fuck it I'll get it
Oil it when not in use.
Bro I'm buying one soon so I hope its good
It's a budget blade, but it's a budget blade you can swing. Just keep it oiled.
Could you survive with this if you kept it sharpened
cave men survived with sharpened stones.
Good point could you do a video of the best budget Bowie list ? I enjoy your videos and demonstrations I want that dbad mission 3 just ain't lining up with my pockets at the moment so I got the western outlaw because I seen you compare the 2
@@user-jt1xo4xg8l I sold so much of my stock already that I couldn't do another full vid on that
@@DonnieBAllDay well what are some good suggestion brands that are bang for the buck
@@DonnieBAllDay also the way you weild these things... Is crazy I tried last week after watching a video and sliced my thumb 🤣
Hey I have this knife- I was wondering have you ever weighed it? how much does this weigh?
I haven't
How do you remove black spots from the blade of the Bowie knife
It really depends on what the spots are from. When it comes to regular stains, I use MAAS metal polish or Turtle Wax chrome polish
@@DonnieBAllDay its like black spots on the blade of my Bowie knife I call slash
@@DonnieBAllDay thank you
@@USMC_BABE38 Leather sheath? If its stored in leather and ever gets wet or humid and not cleaned, the spots will happen. I would try chrome polish first.
I bet if you sharpen it it'll be very nice
No doubt
Could you survive with this?
absolutely
So did u ever reshaping it with better edge how it now then before
Never had to
O ok then well how is the timber rattler Bowie knife compare to Rambo 3 Bowie knife because they r both similar but Rambo 3 one is rat tail and other is timber is full tanga
@@dominickdonofrio9546 the TR is built a little better
O ok then
It looks a lot like the Rambo 3 or Hibben 3 knife.
It does
To me it looks like the child’s play 3 Bowie knife that Chucky used and a similar dagger to the one Pamela Voorhees used in Friday the 13th 1980
Pretty kitty cat
She better be pretty, she drives me crazy!
@@DonnieBAllDay she loves her daddy
@@USMC_BABE38 too much when I'm busy or sleeping. Haha
You sound like Tom Sizemore
yeah but I hove more size
R.I.P. Mr. Sizemore.
Wow it's look like Rambo knife
That's where they got the design idea
soft SS blade ?
SS, yes. Soft, no. It's a banger. It can take some abuse.
@@DonnieBAllDay Will it hold a edge ? The T65 SS is a grade of the 300 series, it won't rust but won't hold a edge. I wanted to buy this knife but I desire a sharp edge. I'm so tired of knife makers using this grade of SS and the MIM method of making the blade.
@@comradeyuri8492 it holds a decent edge but the difference between it and a super Steel is the edge is easy to get back. The others need professional sharpeners. You can sharpen this with River stone.
@@DonnieBAllDay I really like this style bowie but want to cut that water bottle in half first try. I'm looking at the Perkin 16" same style but high carbon SS. Wadda you think ?
You can do the same thing with this one. The Perkin is good but there are much better.
Not for nothing Donnie all there’s knives aren’t worth a dime........ the steel on all them knives couldn’t cut butter sorry brother
You clearly didn't watch. This blade destroys anything put in front of it.
I don't know what kind of standards you have, but that piece is crap.
Show me where it failed in this testing.
It’s that cheap Chinese steel
Cheap steel that can shatter cinder blocks...
A knife that big made of stainless steel is dangerous to chop with.
not with proper heat treatment