COLDSTEEL Cold Steel Bushman Knife With 7" Blade Secure-Ex Sheath 14.75in. x 3.5in. x 2.25in.

First off, it’s made in China, so the expectation was low. Out of the box, the blade contained a very tight plastic sheath able to be clipped onto a belt, or attached to a button. It appears sturdy enough and contains smaller 2.5inch ferrocerium fire steel and the handle has a decent size hole for a lanyard. This fits securely along the false edge of the sheath. A very nice touch. I worked for 5 min to cause a spark unsuccessfully but this is normal for new fire starters. The blade edge itself was lightly covered in a protective jell, and you can see minor imperfections in the cutting edge and some light oil will stay on the blade in the sheath protecting the blade from rust. The imperfections are fixed by a quick unprofessional sharpening. The knife itself is decently balanced and the handle is hollow with a small hole on the side. Perfect for putting a broom handle in to convert the knife to a spear with the hole a good size to put a screw through the wooden broom to keep it in place. If sheathed, a simple waterproof container with thread, needles, fishing line and hook (plus the screw) can be fitted inside and capped of by a wine cork (good for a bobber). The high carbon steel has a black matte finish and won’t slip out of your hands. Overall the quality is great and I am very pleased.

I own many knives.. i may even have a knife fetish. I find these Coldsteel bushman blades to be FAR beyond premium. Wetherbin The Alaska bush on a moose hund or at cabin prepaeing a meal these knives are unbreakable ans SHARP.. i currently own 7 bushman. They are in my kichen drawers. My trucks, my quads, and rucksacks. I even purchase a few as gifts. These are well worth the money and easily custom modified. Pitch your stainless junk and go back to high carbon. You will be happier in kitchen

The Cold Steel Bushman Knife with its 7” blade is a masterpiece of versatility and durability. The blade is razor-sharp right out of the box, with excellent edge retention that can handle heavy-duty tasks like chopping, carving, and batoning with ease. The one-piece construction makes it incredibly sturdy, and the hollow handle design is genius—it allows you to customize it into a spear for survival situations. It’s lightweight yet robust, with a comfortable grip for extended use. This knife is perfect for camping, hiking, and any outdoor adventure. Highly recommended for anyone who values reliability and performance

This is just a great piece of knife work, it serves as a survival tool (knife, axe, spear (lance really)) and a great conversation piece in the man cave. I'm going to buy four of these for my brothers as Christmas presents since they are great fun.By the way this knife is very well made, I'm having a bit of fun with it, but in a pinch I would sure be glad to have one with me; its great carbon steel (almost indestructible), super strong, sharp, and built to work and sharpen easily.

An excellent all around tool. Takes a great edge. Makes a great spear with a shaft.Fits well in the hand. Flexible enough not to break but strong and durable. Sharp enough for kitchen work.Nice chopper outdoors. I throw it by the handle at about 14 ft. It sticks consistently into hard wood!My favorite around the dooryard knife!

This isn't the most fancifully constructed, ground, or forged knife. Its workmanship leaves a lot to be desired by knife enthusiasts that will gladly drop hundreds on a custom knife. Where this knife does excel is getting the job done with no frills or fuss. Especially since no one will fuss about messing up a knife at this price point. The edge arrived extremely sharp, and the diamond like coating feels nice and thick. There is a screw hole on the handle for attaching it better to your spear handle of choice. The sheath is ok. It is much better than a nylon scabbard. I may remove the fire steel attachment. The fire steel that come with it works but feels cheap. I will happily abuse this tough knife doing daily tasks knowing that my more expensive ones are safe at home.

This is the best. It is exactly what I have tried to find for my camping gear. Very sharp and sturdy. I'm looking forward to getting out and using it . I will be making a leather sheath for it to fit in with my gear better.