Cold Steel Bushman Fixed Blade Survival Knife
- Power Source: Manual
- Blade Type: Fixed Blade
- Customer Package Type: Standard Cardboard Box Or Padded Envelope With Cushioning/Reinforcement
- Unit Count: 1
Last refreshed Jun 25, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A budget-friendly one-piece survival knife with a genuinely useful hollow handle, worth choosing for bushcraft and bug-out use rather than fine blade work.
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ASIN: B00BD4W3ZMCategory: Fixed-Blade Knives
Overview
The Cold Steel Bushman Bowie is a 7 inch fixed blade knife forged from a single piece of SK-5 high carbon steel, with a hollow Secure-Ex handle that stores gear and accepts a shaft extension. Built for bushcraft and survival use, not kitchen or everyday carry tasks.
- 7 inch SK-5 high carbon blade forged as one piece
- Hollow handle accepts a shaft extension or converts to a spear
- Secure-Ex sheath includes a ferrocerium fire steel
- Heat treated and tempered to RC54 for field durability
Who it's for
Bushcrafters, campers and bug-out-bag builders who want a tough, inexpensive fixed blade that can also serve as a spear point in a pinch. Not aimed at kitchen use, fine detail carving or anyone who wants a full wood or micarta handle.
Pros and cons
- Light and inexpensive for a survival knife
- Hollow handle stores gear or accepts a pole
- Arrives sharp out of the box
- Sheath includes a ferrocerium fire steel
- Fit and finish varies between units
- One-piece build means a hard, plain grip surface
Performance notes
The blade is ground to a thin edge and hand-honed, which is why it arrives sharp enough for skinning and slicing tasks straight from the box. Heat treating to RC54 keeps the steel tough rather than brittle, a reasonable tradeoff for a knife meant to be batoned or thrown rather than kept razor-fine for long stretches. Because handle and blade are one forging with no seams, there is nothing to loosen with use, but the tradeoff is a hard grip surface rather than a shaped wood or rubber handle.
Specifications
| Brand | Cold Steel |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 1 pound |
| Blade Length | 7 inches |
| Item Length | 12.2 inches |
| Size | One Size |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material | High Carbon Steel |
| Handle Material | Carbon Steel |
| Color | Bowie Bushman |
| Included components | |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Cardboard Box Or Padded Envelope With Cushioning/Reinforcement |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Bushman, Sheath with fire steel |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Knives & Blades: We stand behind our products 100%. We subject them to the highest standards in the industry and strive to make each as perfect as possible. We warrant that this product is free of defects in workmanship and materials. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, resharpening, |
| Other details | |
| Blade Type | Fixed Blade |
| Is Product Cordless | Yes |
| Blade Edge | Hollow |
| Blade Shape | Clip Point |
| Item Shape | Rectangular |
| Item Type Name | Fixed Blade Knife |
| Part Number | 95BBUSK |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Skinning,Survival,Bushcraft |
| Reusability | Reusable |
| Set Name | Bushman |
| Special Features | Unparalleled Strength |
| Style | Bushman |
| Theme | Outdoor |
Frequently asked questions
What steel is the Cold Steel Bushman Bowie made from?
SK-5 high carbon steel, forged as a single piece with no seams or joints.
Does the Bushman knife come with a sheath?
Yes, a Secure-Ex sheath that also holds a ferrocerium fire steel.
Can the hollow handle be extended?
Yes, it is designed to accept a shaft or handle extension, letting it convert into a spear.